Associate Project Manager – Language Services

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

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