Junior Project Manager at Welocalize

Thessaloniki, Greece

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Not SpecifiedCompensation
Junior (1 to 2 years)Experience Level
Full TimeJob Type
UnknownVisa
Localization, TranslationIndustries

Requirements

  • Bachelor’s degree (B.A.) from a college or university in a related field
  • Previous experience in the localization industry is preferred
  • Keen interest in localization technology, competitive landscape, and emerging trends
  • Energy and a positive attitude with excellent interpersonal skills
  • Excellent written and verbal communication skills
  • Strong organizational and problem-solving skills
  • Ability to manage multiple priorities in a time-sensitive and deadline-driven work environment
  • Driven but steady individual, capable of building relationships across the project team, with flexibility and energy to thrive in a dynamic environment

Responsibilities

  • Assist project teams with planning, scoping, requirements gathering, and validation with clients
  • Own localization project management activities on designated accounts
  • Identify relevant clients and internal stakeholders to plan and resource projects appropriately in terms of quality, cost, and schedule requirements
  • Liaise with internal and external teams to successfully coordinate the delivery of client projects
  • Create schedules and monitor timeliness of delivery
  • Assist with the management of budgets and control project costs
  • Establish and nurture relationships surrounding assigned teams
  • Plan project activities and ensure resolution to any problems that may arise (corrective and preventive action)
  • Actively seek ways to optimize delivery, quality, and profitability
  • Report, both in written and verbal form, to internal and external stakeholders regarding project scope, financials, progress, and status, formally and on an ad-hoc basis as required
  • Keep finance systems up to date and accurate
  • Handle process documentation and knowledge management

Skills

Key technologies and capabilities for this role

Project ManagementProject PlanningProject ExecutionProject TrackingProject DeliveryLocalizationTranslationClient RequirementsTeam CoordinationNLP

Questions & Answers

Common questions about this position

What is the salary for the Junior Project Manager position?

This information is not specified in the job description.

Is this a remote position or what is the location requirement?

This information is not specified in the job description.

What skills are required for the Junior Project Manager role?

Required skills include excellent written and verbal communication skills, strong organizational and problem-solving skills, ability to manage multiple priorities in a deadline-driven environment, and excellent interpersonal skills.

What is the company culture like at Welocalize?

The culture emphasizes the Four Pillars of Customer Service, Quality, Innovation, and Global Teamwork, with a dynamic environment where the ideal candidate is driven, steady, builds relationships across teams, and thrives with flexibility and energy.

What education or experience makes a strong candidate for this role?

A Bachelor’s degree in a related field is required, with previous experience in the localization industry preferred, along with a keen interest in localization technology and emerging trends.

Welocalize

Provides AI-driven content localization services

About Welocalize

Welocalize assists businesses in enhancing customer engagement by providing localized content that meets the cultural and linguistic needs of different regions. Their AI-enabled Service Delivery Platform, OPAL, streamlines the translation and approval processes, allowing companies to reduce costs and improve efficiency. Unlike competitors, Welocalize leverages AI and automation to deliver services more effectively, resulting in better business outcomes for clients. The company's goal is to empower businesses to connect with international customers through advanced localization solutions.

New York City, New YorkHeadquarters
1997Year Founded
$33.1MTotal Funding
GROWTH_EQUITY_VCCompany Stage
Enterprise Software, AI & Machine LearningIndustries
1,001-5,000Employees

Benefits

Accident Insurance
Critical Illness Insurance
Hospital Indemnity Insurance
Telemedicine Benefit
Paid Sick Time
Paid Holidays
Employee Assistance Program
Mileage Reimbursement
Medical Insurance
Dental Insurance
Vision Insurance
Health Savings Account/Flexible Spending Account
Voluntary Life Insurance
401(k) Retirement Plan

Risks

Competition from AI-driven tools like DeepL and Google Translate threatens market share.
Rapid AI advancements may commoditize basic translation services, pressuring differentiation.
Economic uncertainties in key industries could reduce spending on localization services.

Differentiation

Welocalize's OPAL platform uses AI to streamline translation and content adaptation processes.
The company offers specialized linguistic validation services for clinical trials and healthcare.
Welocalize's TranslationRater™ plugin for ChatGPT enhances translation quality assessment capabilities.

Upsides

Growing demand for AI-driven localization boosts Welocalize's market opportunities.
Rising interest in multilingual e-learning aligns with Welocalize's expertise.
Healthcare sector's AI integration offers new service expansion opportunities for Welocalize.

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