Description
We are seeking a Senior Localization Project Manager to manage assigned accounts end-to-end, including project planning, execution, monitoring, delivery, and closure.
The ideal candidate is a motivated and dependable professional with strong relationship-building skills across cross-functional teams.
Main Duties
- Lead and supervise global teams, including internal and external stakeholders
- Prepare, analyze, and implement project plans in alignment with Welocalize standards
- Develop and manage detailed project schedules to ensure timely and efficient delivery
- Prepare project estimates and proposals for client review and approval
- Conduct risk assessments and implement strategic plans to minimize potential issues
- Oversee QA projects, including resource allocation, defect management, reporting, and overall quality performance
- Collaborate closely with cross-functional stakeholders to achieve project and client objectives
- Create and maintain process documentation as required
- Operate independently with moderate support
- Partner with production teams to drive continuous improvement in project delivery, efficiency, and profitability
- Build and maintain strong relationships with internal and external stakeholders
- Develop trusted client relationships at the project level
- Ensure clear, effective, and timely communication with all project stakeholders
- Maintain accuracy and timeliness of all financial systems data
- Prepare and deliver reporting, including weekly project status updates and budget-to-actual analysis
- Protect project profitability through effective margin management
- Plan, prepare, and lead quarterly business reviews with clients
Requirements
- Master's degree, or Bachelor's degree with relevant industry experience
- Proven track record in Localization Project Management
- Experience working internationally or directly with global product development teams
- Experience within a technology-driven company or environment
- Demonstrated success managing large enterprise clients
- Proven ability to lead and deliver large-scale accounts and complex projects successfully
- Experience creating client-facing documentation
- Proven record of contributing to process improvements and operational initiatives
- Experience supporting new client sales cycles
- Strong experience managing financial budgets and budget reporting
- Hands-on experience with CAT and TMS tools