Project Manager at Welocalize

Cluj, Romania

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Not SpecifiedCompensation

Mid-level (3 to 4 years), Senior (5 to 8 years)Experience Level

Full TimeJob Type

UnknownVisa

LocalizationIndustries

Requirements

Bachelor’s degree (B.A.) from a college or university in a related field
Proven project management experience in a fast-paced, client-centric environment, ideally in the translation or localization industry
Knowledge of the translation industry and a keen interest in its technology, process, competitive landscape, and emerging trends
Demonstrated success at managing large accounts and/or projects
Curiosity and creativity to question existing processes and approaches and innovate new ones
Proven experience in development of processes and ideas
Experience in financial management and budget to actual management
Customer relationship management and business development skills to drive organic growth
Must be available to travel for work-related commitments
Energy and a positive attitude with excellent interpersonal skills
The ability to lead large, diverse, virtual teams
Excellent written and verbal communication skills
Strong organizational and problem-solving skills
Effective presentation skills
Ability to build and maintain strong client relationships
Ability to manage multiple priorities in a time-sensitive and deadline-driven work environment
Ability to cope with high pressure caused by one or more project management elements

Responsibilities

Project planning, scoping, requirements gathering, and validation with client
Identifying and working with the relevant client and internal stakeholders to plan and resource projects appropriately in terms of quality, cost, and schedule requirements
Risk analysis and contingency planning (plan-do-check-act cycle)
Leading the internal and external team to successful execution and delivery of client projects
Creating schedule and monitoring timeliness of delivery
Managing the budget and controlling project costs
Establishing and nurturing relationships with the customer, internal teams, and external suppliers
Overseeing project activities and ensuring resolution to any problems that may arise (corrective and preventive action)
Actively seeking ways to optimize delivery, client satisfaction, quality, and profitability
Reporting, 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
Ensuring finance systems are kept up to date and accurate
Process documentation and knowledge management
Ensuring profit of project is maintained through the management of margin
Delivery of services in line with core KPIs for project management, including client satisfaction, on-time delivery, cost control and profitability, revenue throughput, and client growth

Skills

Project Planning

Requirements Gathering

Risk Analysis

Contingency Planning

Budget Management

Schedule Management

Stakeholder Management

Team Leadership

Client Relationship Management

Problem Resolution

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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