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Junior Localization Project Manager

  • Translation, Localization, Interpretation Jobs

Description

We are looking for a full-time Junior Localization Project Manager.

The ideal candidate will be responsible for planning, coordinating, and implementing projects within the decided-upon budget, timeline, and scope. They will also effectively monitor and present project updates to relevant stakeholders, clients, or project team members.

Responsibilities

• Executes localization projects life cycle of all languages content for all industries.

• Develops / creates projects plans and workflows.

• Manages project time frames, project budget allocation and resources.

• Follows analysis of client specific requirements and provides project specific education and coaching to linguist.

• Assigns, monitors and measures linguist members' work.

• Shares with the DTP team tasks requiring DTP attention.

• Responds to any linguist and departmental issues, and ensures their requirements are being handled adequately.

• Communicates with vendors/translators establishing strong and productive relationships with them.

• Maintains quality check (QA Control) and feedback on all projects executed.

• Acts as a bridge between sales teams and the internal teams.

• Coordinates with and provides assistance if needed to the Sales, Finance and other departments within the company for work related matters.

• Attends and provides department related updates to the Production Head on weekly/monthly meetings.

Qualifications:

• Bachelor's Degree or equivalent experience, preferably with a major in translation.

• Proven experience of minimum 1 year as a Localization Project Manager / Coordinator is a must

• Solid experience in the localization and translation industry and its tools is a must.

• Strong business acumen in project planning and management.

• Strong communication and negotiation skills.

• Strong verbal and written command of English.

• High organizational skills.

• Details oriented.

• Hard worker.

• Can work under stress and meet the deadlines.

Requirements

• Should be based in Egypt.

• The job will be handled remotely / from home from Monday through Friday, starts at 9 AM till 6 PM.

• Should be flexible in the working hours. The Project Manager would rather need to be available to assign / handle any urgent requests that might come up after working hours as well.

• Weekend on Saturdays and Sundays.

Hard Skills

  • Microsoft Office
  • Advanced language knowledge
  • Advanced writing skills

Soft Skills

  • Communication
  • Time management