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    Welocalize

    Translation and Localization

    Vendor Project Manager

    Spain, SpainOn-SiteFull-time2+ yrs experiencePosted 4d ago
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    Job Responsibilities:

    The Vendor Project Manager provides leadership to Welocalize employees (for example localization QA testers/reviewers) working onsite on client premises and remotely to ensure that projects are executed successfully and in a timely manner. The VPM serves as a liaison between Welocalize and the client to most effectively meet the client’s needs and goals.
    • Work with the client and other project managers to coordinate testing efforts and schedule resources for projects in multiple labs/locations
    • Meet with the client to discuss and clarify briefs, policies and requests, deadlines, resource planning and allocation
    • Collaborate with project managers, testers and producers to keep testing schedules on track
    • Establish and maintain reliable internal tracking process to oversee attendance, schedules and performance as well as monitor the workload of testers/reviewers in different language groups
    • Receive new candidates from recruiters and make decisions to invite them for tryout or present them to the client
    • Guide tester/reviewer candidates through tryouts, serving as the primary contact and escort for testers while onsite at client facility
    • Manage onboarding procedures for new testers/reviewers
    • Provide technical and general linguistic training, coaching and guidance to address performance concerns and improve speed and quality of testers’/reviewers’ work
    • Compile and maintain training materials and operating guidelines
    • Respond to testers’/reviewers’ scheduling requests and other needs or issues
    • Gather information and feedback from testers/reviewers about performance, workload management, and any work-related issues
    • Actively seek feedback from the client about the team's performance; identifying challenges and inefficiencies in workflow and systems; and discussing areas of improvement
    • Work with the client company managers and producers to improve and streamline the localization/reviewing process, driving efficiency and effectiveness
    • Devise plans of action that engage multiple stakeholders to achieve desired results
    • Schedule team meetings as needed
    • Promote team-building activities during and after work hours
    • Report to Welocalize management about onsite activities, team performance, client feedback, requests and policy changes, short- and long-term planning
    • Report to Welocalize recruiters about immediate and anticipated language needs, upcoming projects, and the status of submitted candidates or testers/reviewers in training
    • Assist project managers and producers on various tasks
    • Ensure the safety and well-being of Welocalize employees on client premises (for example during emergency situations)

    Additional Job Details:

    • Natural leader who easily gains respect from and motivates team members
    • Ability to connect easily with colleagues and managers (both Welocalize and client) in a very diverse setting
    • Ability to communicate effectively with client company managers, linguists, onsite and offsite project managers, and testers across all vendors and language groups
    • People management experience
    • Excellent command of written and spoken English
    • High level of integrity and ability to handle information with discretion, discerning when confidentiality is important
    • Genuine team player who puts team first
    • High level of responsibility, ownership and accountability
    • Conflict management and mediation skills
    • Ability to stay calm under pressure and when facing conflicting demands from various stakeholders
    • Ability to address groups of 10-100
    • Ability to think strategically
    • Extreme attention to detail and great organizational skills for managing multiple tasks and project deadlines
    • Keen sense of judgment when prioritizing tasks and managing delivery of communications
    • Ability to troubleshoot and come up with solutions on the spot in a fast-paced, demanding environment
    • Experience providing trainings to people individually and in groups, in technical and other skills
    • Ability to present complex tasks in a simple and clear manner
    • 2+ years experience in the QA, localization or globalization industry
    • Bilingual
    • In-depth knowledge of OS X, iOS, iWork, iCloud, iTunes, Windows, MS Office
    • Bachelor's degree in language, linguistics, HR, management, or related field, or equivalent work experience
    • Project management experience and/or training

    Pluses

    • Multilingual
    • Knowledge of basic HTML and Unicode
    • Basic computer networking knowledge (setting up IP addresses, connecting devices using proxy, etc.)
    • Experience writing and editing QA plans
    • Training in conflict resolution or mediation

    Job details are sourced from the employer's original posting.

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