Descripción del puesto

The Project Manager runs the cycle of localization projects. This includes managing and delivering all projects to agreed quality standards, client specifications, on time and within budget. While focusing on the process and execution of project delivery, the Project Manager creates production schedules, manages the production process, manages profit margins, contracts with and manages independent contractor resources, and communicates with clients.

Essential Functions/Major Responsibilities

• Effectively manage projects scheduled within timeframe and budget constrictions.
• Review translated materials and edit for sense, accuracy, grammar, style, formatting and consistency.
• Grow the company’s business through a variety of critical activities, including: estimate preparation, assignment, project management, project issue resolution, quality reviews, and vendor management.
• Produce reports, correspondence, and other work products which meet the intended objectives, while demonstrating professional competency, quality, and thoroughness.
• Identify ways to improve quality of delivered projects where possible within timeframe and budget constrictions.
• Ensure effective communications and relationships between clients and project team members are maintained.
• Analyze and review files in preparation for estimates.
• Prepare and format files in preparation for assigning projects to ensure smooth workflow using localization software.
• Strive to meet high standards by continually improving project management practices.
• Create proposals and estimates. This includes generic simple estimates, as well as complicated, large estimates (usually in conjunction with the sales team). For large projects, calculation of profit margin and possible discounts is performed.
• Coordinate the efforts of translators, editors, proofreaders, DTP and graphics staff, reviewers or QA specialists by using process systems and software tools supported by the company.
• Coordinate and communicate with vendors (translators, editors, proofreaders, desktop publishing professionals) in a variety of disciplines (including, but not limited to, business enterprise and government/non-profit sectors) on assigned projects to ensure deadlines are met.
• Understand the key issues in achieving timely, cost-effective results, with an awareness of the technical issues and the steps necessary to deliver the appropriate solution.
• Ensure all quality control procedures and client specifications are followed.
• Review and finalize all files from linguists prior to client delivery.
• Assist with client communication. Communication is primarily through email.
• Negotiate base rates as well as project-specific rates with vendors to ensure profit margin goals are met.

Requisitos

Required Skills and Experience

• Bachelor’s Degree in project management, linguistics, business administration or IT field, or an acceptable combination of education and experience.
• Experience: Minimum of 2 years of experience in project management, preferably within the interpretation and translation industry.
• Excellent oral and written communication skills. Full professional fluency in English.
• Strong attention to detail, highly organized and ability to multitask from anywhere in the service region.
• Ability to analyze data to identify trends or relationships among variables.
• Ability to prioritize activities on a daily basis to accomplish project goals effectively and efficiently.
• Experience in preparing analytical reports.
• Experience in developing detailed project plans.
• Experience in developing and managing budgets.
• Advanced knowledge of MS Office and related tools, especially MS Excel and Word.
• Strong innovative problem solving, negotiation and critical thinking skills.
• Articulate well, speak precisely, and think and write clearly.
• Thrive in a fast paced, deadline driven environment.
• Strong interpersonal skills with good judgment, discretion and flexibility in work hours.
• Reside in Argentina.
• 25+ years old

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Specific Job Skills

• Critical Thinking - Using logic and reasoning to identify the strengths and weaknesses of alternative solutions, conclusions or approaches to problems.
• Problem Sensitivity - The ability to tell when something is wrong or is likely to go wrong. It does not involve solving the problem, only recognizing there is a problem.
• Reading - Understanding written sentences and paragraphs in work related documents.
• Computer - Experience with MS Office Suite (Word, Excel, PowerPoint).
• Active Listening - Giving full attention to what other people are saying, taking time to understand the points being made, asking questions as appropriate, and not interrupting at inappropriate times.
• Organizing, Planning, and Prioritizing Work - Developing specific goals and plans to prioritize, organize, and accomplish your work.
• Communicating with Supervisors, Peers, or Subordinates - Providing information to supervisors, co-workers, and subordinates by telephone, in written form, e-mail, or in person.
• Scheduling Work and Activities - Scheduling events, programs, and activities, as well as the work of others.
• Coordinating the Work and Activities of Others - Getting members of a group to work together to accomplish tasks.
• Making Decisions and Solving Problems - Analyzing information and evaluating results to choose the best solution and solve problems.

Desired Skills

• Localization project management or experience in the language services industry.
• Experience with TMS and CAT tools.
• Interest in different languages and cultures.
• Remote work experience.
• Working knowledge of Adobe Acrobat, Illustrator, and InDesign.

Beneficios

Benefits

- Full-time contract, Monday to Friday 9am to 5 pm PST (West coast)

- Fully remote position

- USD payment

- Paid PTO and US holidays

- Excellent working conditions

- Sancor Salud – Plan 1500 healthcare coverage.

You have time to apply until Monday, May 5. Thanks for your interest!