Associate Project Manager, Language Services

Job description

Work Schedule Standard (Mon-Fri) Environmental Conditions Office Job Description

Summarized Purpose:

Manages basic translation project process flows throughout its complete life cycle. Assigns and manages

the work of linguists, language specialists, and desktop publishers.

Essential Functions and Other Job Information:

- Plans, schedules, and performs risk management of projects.

- Allocates resources on any given project.

- Tracks project progress to ensure quality, deliveries and cost to stay on plan.

- Manages day to day relationship with client on project matters; including status reports and project solutions.

- Facilitates effective communication within project team.

- Ensures completion of all project-driven administration and financial processes.

- Collects KPI data for assigned clients.

Job Complexity:

Works on problems of limited scope.

Follows standard practices and procedures in analyzing situations or data from which answers can be readily obtained.

Job Knowledge:

Learns to use professional concepts. Applies company policies and procedures to

resolve routine issues.

Normally receives detailed instructions on all work.

Business Relationships:

Contacts are primarily with immediate supervisor, and other personnel in the

department.

Builds stable working relationships internally.

Qualifications:

Education and Experience:

Bachelor's degree or equivalent and relevant formal academic / vocational qualification

Previous experience that provides the knowledge, skills, and abilities to perform the job (comparable to 0

to 2 years).

In some cases an equivalency, consisting of a combination of appropriate education, training

and/or directly related experience, will be considered sufficient for an individual to meet the

requirements of the role.

Knowledge, Skills and Abilities:

- 0-2 years proven project management experience, preferred in life sciences translations

- CAT/TMS tool experience preferred

- Ability to multi-task, time management, organization, and attention to detail

- Excellent oral, written, and interpersonal communication skills

- Proficiency in MS Office suite

Management Role:

No management responsibility