Senior Project Manager

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A SPM will own relationships with the customer at the project level and work closely with Welocalize account directors and production teams to optimize delivery, client satisfaction, quality and profitability. The ideal candidate is a driven but steady individual, capable of building relationships across the entire project team, with the flexibility and energy to thrive in a dynamic environmentMAIN DUTIES The following is a non-exhaustive list of responsibilities and areas of ownership of the Senior Project Manager: 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. Additional Job Details: - Will need to work PST hours. Six month duration ONLY Requirements from Client: Localization Program Management Lead and manage the end-to-end lifecycle of localization projects across Go-to-Market organizations in Europe. Develop project plans, timelines, risk mitigation strategies, and stakeholder communication plans. Coordinate with internal teams and external vendors to ensure on-time, high-quality delivery of localized content in 20+ languages. Vendor & Resource Management Manage relationships with LSPs, freelance linguists, and QA providers to ensure efficiency, quality, and cost-effectiveness. Triage and resolve localization bugs in collaboration with cross functional partners. Work closely with Go to-Market cross functional partners to support localization efforts. Apply To This Job