Project Manager External 1
Location: Alpharetta, GA 30022
Duration: 12+ Months
Description:
* Managing localization projects from beginning to end, working closely with language specialists, localization engineers, terminologists, product management and development, internal business partners and external vendors and other departments
* Developing project plans, managing time, budget, resources and quality control
* Creating and controlling localization project budgets, performing cost tracking
* Identifying and solving localization issues or disagreements and performing corrective/preventative action
* Leading project/client/business partner meetings and conference calls, weekly and ad-hoc,
* Presenting regular reports on progress and forecast of work status, escalating issues and evaluating needed support
Required Skills, Education and Experience:
* Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Localization / Translation
* Solid understanding of Localization / Translation business
* Excellent verbal and written English communication skills
* Excellent communication skills, with the ability to clearly present the localization life-cycle to clients
* Organizational skills
* Proven abilities in project planning, resource and risk management
* Problem-solving capabilities
* Quality and detail-oriented
* Professional and collaborative demeanor in engaging with all stakeholders (team player)
* Customer oriented mindset
* Ability to prioritize and organize work effectively in order to meet deadlines
* Proficiency in translation memory tools (memoQ)
* Hands on experience with Workflow Management Systems (Plunet)
* Microsoft Office skills