We are building a new team - PPD’s Language Services (LS) organization and we are hiring for a Project Manager. This role manages mid-size and larger translation project process flows throughout its complete life cycle. Assigns and manages the work of linguists, language specialists, and desktop publishers.

This role is for a seasoned, experienced professional with understanding of the area of specialization, who resolves a wide range of issues in creative ways. This job is the fully qualified, career-oriented, journey-level position. Normally receives little instruction on day-to-day work, general instructions on new assignments. Demonstrates good judgment in selecting methods and techniques for obtaining solutions.

• Plans, schedules, and performs risk management of projects.
• Allocates linguists, language specialists, and desktop publishers 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.
• Drives innovation to project the project management process.

Knowledge, Skills And Abilities Required

• 2 to 5+ years proven project management experience, preferred in localization industry.
• Chinese speaker or Chinese native. These role will require working/overlapping the time zones of China.
• CAT/TMS tool experience required.
• Proven skills of multi-tasking, time management, organization, and attention to detail.
• Excellent oral, written, and interpersonal communication skills.
• Proficiency in MS Office suite.

Education / 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 2 to 5+ years).