Senior Localization Project Manager

MAIN DUTIES

• Supervision and leadership of global teams (including internal and external, direct and indirect reports).
• Preparation, analysis and implementation of project plans following the Welocalize standards for:
• Project Management, i.e. Project Start Standards, Workflow and Completion; updating project status, invoice approvals, updating client information, etc.
• Creation and Management of project schedules.
• Creating project estimates and proposals for customer approval.
• Risk assessment and strategic planning of activities to minimize potential issues.
• Management of QA projects, incl. resource management, defect management, reporting, etc.
• Working collaboratively on project and client objectives with other involved stakeholders.
• Development and preparation of process documents where required.
• Operating with a medium level of support, incl. recognition and escalation in a timely manner of any issues beyond their control.
• Working with the production team in the continuous improvement of project delivery and profitability.
• Establishing strong relationships with both internal and external stakeholders, incl. colleagues in other departments, vendors, etc.
• Building and maintaining strong relationships with customer contacts at the project level, with measurable success in customer ratings.
• Effective and timely communication with all stakeholders involved in the project(s), incl. clients, production business units, etc.
• Ensuring all finance systems data is accurate and kept up to date.
• Reporting, incl. Weekly Project Status reports, Budget to Actual, Time Management, and Client/Vendor related issues to other involved stakeholders.
• Ensuring profit of project is maintained through the management of margin.
• Planning, preparing & running quarterly business reviews with clients face-to-face.

REQUIREMENTS

• Education Level: Master’s Degree OR Bachelor’s Degree and experience in the industry in lieu of Master’s Degree acceptable

EXPERIENCE

• Proven track record of Project Management.
• Experience working internationally or directly with international product development.
• Experience in technology related company.
• Proven Experience dealing with large clients.
• Proven track record of success at managing large accounts/projects.
• Experience in authoring client documents such as SOW’s, proposals, processes and ‘post mortems’.
• 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.
• Experience with Translation Management Systems, i.e. GlobalSight, Idiom World Server, SDL TMS, etc.

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.