
project manager Reading, England
Job description
- Manage multiple translation and localization projects at any one time from receipt to completion
- Liaise with the client to assess and agree project parameters and requirements
- Assess project scope to select appropriate vendors and negotiate deadlines effectively
- Establish and maintain excellent relationships with freelance and in house linguists globally
- Monitor and manage the status of assigned projects to effectively anticipate and prevent issues
- Accurately complete project finances including quoting and budgeting
- Prepare and maintain project documentation and information
- Understand and adhere to the Quality Management System
- Comply with relevant and applicable IQVIA procedures and SOPs
- Assist in the maintenance of linguistic assets including glossaries and style guides
- Ensure that high quality is maintained for all projects through QA checks
- Minimum of 2 years of experience working in Project Management in the Language Services industry
- Bachelor's degree, ideally in a linguistic, business or scientific field
- Fluency in English is essential, an additional language would be advantageous
- Excellent written/verbal communication skills
- Excellent attention to detail to ensure that high quality standards are maintained
- Ability to meet strict deadlines and to manage competing priorities and changing demands.
- Excellent problem solving and analytical skills
- Ability to follow instructions and work independently whilst using own initiative.
- Demonstration of advanced IT skills
- Experience working with TMS and CAT tools, experience working with XTRF and/or memoQ would be highly advantageous
- Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with colleagues, managers and clients
