Senior Localization Project Manager

MAIN DUTIES

• Supervise and lead global teams, including internal and external stakeholders.
• Prepare, analyze, and implement project plans according to Welocalize standards.
• Create and manage project schedules, estimates, and proposals for client approval.
• Conduct risk assessments and strategic planning to mitigate potential issues.
• Manage QA projects, including resource and defect management.
• Collaborate with stakeholders on project objectives and communication.
• Develop and maintain process documentation as needed.
• Foster strong relationships with internal and external stakeholders.
• Ensure accurate financial data and reporting, including project profitability.
• Plan and conduct quarterly business reviews with clients.

REQUIREMENTS

• Experience with relevant translation and localization tools (MemoQ, XTM)
• Proven track record of Project Management and/or Quality Management;
• Experience delivering program initiatives, particularly with some overlap with internal innovations;
• Experience working internationally or directly with international product development;
• Proven experience dealing with large clients and track record of success at managing large accounts/projects;
• Experience in authoring client documents such as SOW’s, proposals, processes and ‘postmortems’;
• Proven track record of active participation in development of processes and ideas;
• Proven track record of active participation in new client sales cycles, incl. presentations, analysis, recommendations and relationship development;
• Experience in managing financial budgets, budget reconciliation and budget reporting;
• Adopting, implementing, and governing agile processes and practices;
• Creating, monitoring and reporting OKRs result progress on a weekly basis; proactively identifying actions and opportunities to achieve and exceed objectives.

Other relevant skills

• Energy and a positive attitude with excellent interpersonal skills;
• The ability to lead large, diverse, virtual teams;
• Excellent Written and verbal communication skills.;
• Strong organizational and problem-solving skills;
• Effective presentation skills;
• Ability to build and maintain strong client relationships;
• Ability to manage multiple priorities  in a time-sensitive and deadline-driven work environment;
• Must be available to travel for work related commitments.

Education Level

• Master’s Degree or Bachelor’s Degree and experience in the industry in lieu of Master’s Degree acceptable, or equivalent combination of work experience.