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Project Manager

Propio • Full-time • Remote (United States) • 1m ago

Description:

Propio Language Services is a provider of the highest quality interpretation, translation, and localization services. Our people take pride in every resource we offer, and our users always have access to the best technology, support, and experience. We are driven by our passion for innovation, growth, and connecting people. If you believe in the transformative power of technology-driven solutions and meaningful communication, Propio could be the ideal place for you.

The Project Manager will be responsible for supporting the day-to-day operation within their team as required by interfacing directly with clients, creating client estimates, planning and managing budgets and deadlines, working with internal and external resources such as translators, desktop publishers and quality assurance, utilizing localization and project management software and ensuring high quality end results.

Key Responsibilities:

Determines complete project specifications and instructions from client including terminology and style preferences
Coordinates and communicates with clients (and internal resources) throughout the duration of the translation projects in a timely manner, researching and resolving issues and providing production updates as required
Ensures that time and costs on each project are managed effectively and monitored closely according to the estimate and negotiated accordingly with the various production resources
Formulates and fosters effective working relationships with clients and stakeholders
Responsible for organizing project specific “kick-off” meetings and/or ongoing production meetings
Works cross-functionally to ensure utilization of the most cost-effective vendors and maintaining quality standards
Identifies opportunities within strategic accounts globally for short and long-term revenue growth and be required to support preparation for client presentations, proposals and meetings

Requirements:

Qualifications:

2+ years of professional experience in a Project Coordination or Project Management experience preferred; translation and localization industry experience preferred
Bachelor's degree or equivalent experience in translation or linguistics preferred; or 3-5 years of previous project experience in lieu of college degree
Fluent in English and one additional language preferred

Skills:

Experience with managing multiple priorities, distributed resources, and meeting hard deadlines across time zones
Strong project management and organizational skills
Effective written and verbal communication skills
Ability to work inclusively as part of a virtual diverse team
Computer literate and experienced with Microsoft Office Suite and Adobe PDF