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The Squad Group Lead is responsible for delivering services and solutions to Welocalize customers. The Squad Group Lead will be accountable for a group of squads and manages or directs a team of Squad Leads. The Squad Group leader main objective is to ensure the Squads in their group understand their client requirements, engage the global team in the fulfilment of those requirements, and craft and deliver client solutions. These solutions are based on the Welocalize Four Pillars of Customer Service, Quality, Innovation and Global Teamwork. The Squad Group Lead is accountable for achieving assigned Objectives and Key Results (OKRs) and achieving and exceeding financial performance of their Squad Group.MAIN DUTIES The following is a non-exhaustive list of accountabilities and responsibilities of a Squad Group Lead:
Overall In concert with Operations leadership and Squad leads, define quarterly Squad OKRs in alignment with the company OKRs. Ensure the Squads in their group are balanced in terms of revenue, workload and resources.Assist Squad Leads in measuring and reporting OKR result progress on a weekly basis; proactively identify actions and opportunities to achieve and exceed objectives.Ensure process, knowledge and process efficiencies are cross pollinated across the different Squads in their group.Ensure the Squads in their group are aligned on strategies to achieve their OKRs.Responsible for performance management (supervision, coaching, career development, and people activities such as time off and expense approval) of Squad leads in their group.Utilize business intelligence to monitor squads performance and assist Squad Leads to improve performance with regular cadenceMonitor financial and operational metrics (KPIs). Support Squad Leads on implementation and execution of production process improvements resulting in increased customer satisfaction, operational leverage, project profitability, and resource productivity.Along with Squad leads, drive the adoption of existing and new production tools (e.g. Relay, PBI, WD) in compliance with defined processes and procedures.Point of Escalation for Squad Leads.Adopt, implement, and govern agile processes and practicesResponsible for owning and auditing, at least, a global process (i.e. reporting, DSO follow up procedures, etc.) to ensure standardization across all global Squad groupsPartner with the Sales and Solutions Teams in developing new business opportunities; provide RFP response support, pricing, staffing assignments and any other service delivery obligations required to nurture and win new business opportunitiesIn RFP processes, ownership of pricing, staffing assignments and any other service delivery obligations required to nurture and win new business opportunitiesIdentify and establish the most efficient processes for new service lines, specifically for those that involve other services such as MM, Testing, etc and that can affect several squads within a group.Operations Reporting Management Revenue management: assist Squad Leads in budgeting, forecasting, measuring and proactively implement operational efficiencies to correct or improve revenue performance including attrition forecastingProductivity and Efficiency Reporting: Assist Squad Leads in monitoring, weekly reporting and implementing efficiency initiatives to improve and/or achieve cost targetsTeam management Motivate Squad Leads while supporting their growth and development through active engagement with the Career Framework & Organization ModelDrive the adoption of existing and new production tools (e.g. Relay, PBI, WD) and implement adoption monitoring mechanismsSupervision, mentoring and coaching of Squad Leads on Agile (including internal and external, direct, and indirect reports)Key competencies: Ability to think strategically and articulate ideas and plans with the professional maturity to participate at senior management level.Knowledge and awareness of business trendsCross Cultural LeadershipExperience of standing up a modern, effective delivery programCan develop a program plan and sequence of eventsCan lead customer meetings and capture requirements and set success factors.Can drive change on an existing program, across processes, roles and expectations.Drives collaboration among the different Squads – facilitates decision making and actions in the context of delivery to the customers.Actively drives their programs and teams and has an positive Impact.Shows good negotiation skills and situational awareness.Can establish & develop processes and procedures as part of a client program in alignment with Welocalize tools and systems.Provides mentoring & coaching to all Squad Leads.Requires customer centric approach and attitude to managing all aspects of the business.REQUIREMENTS Experience Proven program management experience in a fast-paced, client-centric environment, ideally in the translation or localization industry.Proven ability to lead large diverse teams, both local and remote.Knowledge of the language services industry and a keen interest in its technology, process, competitive landscape, and emerging trends.Demonstrated success at managing large accounts and/or programs.Curiosity and creativity to question existing processes and approaches and innovate new ones.Proven experience in development of processes and ideas.Experience in financial and operational management. Customer relationship management.Must be available to travel for work related commitmentsSupervisory Responsibilities: Carries out supervisory responsibilities in accordance with the organization's policies and applicable lawsResponsibilities include interviewing, hiring, and training employees; planning, assigning, and directing work; appraising performance; rewarding and disciplining employees; addressing complaints and resolving problemsAvailability to travel for work commitments is a mustOther relevant skills Passion for serving customers requiredStrong working knowledge of localization/translation software is an advantageStrong competency in data analytics and developing data driven operating proceduresExcellent communication skills with the ability to influenceExcellent literacy skills both written and verbalStrong sense of ownership of the designated client accounts(s)Ability to adapt in a changing work environmentAbility to consider multiple perspectives to devise the most suitable customer and account strategiesAbility to think creativelyAbility to manage multiple priorities in a fast-paced, time-sensitive, and deadline-driven work environmentPositive attitude towards automation and new technologiesKEY COMPETENCIES REQUIRED FOR THIS ROLE Is a strong Listener. Encourages Empowerment of the Squad Leads. Effectively Manages Escalation from their team in times when standard operating procedures are not able to address customer dissatisfaction.Actively Drives Performance of assigned Squad group and Delivers Results.Understands the importance of OKRs and is Results OrientatedCan establish & Develop Processes and procedures to improve Operational EfficiencyRegularly exhibits Empathetic Leadership Skills and has a passion for Mentoring & Coaching of team membersDevelops excellent Followership across the company through Sphere of InfluenceAdditional Job Details:
About UsWelocalize, Inc., founded in 1997, offers innovative translation and localization solutions helping global brands to grow and reach audiences around the world in more than 157 languages. Our solutions include global localization management, translation, supply chain management, people sourcing, language services and automation tools including MT, testing and staffing solutions and enterprise translation management technologies. With over 600 employees worldwide, Welocalize maintains offices in the United States, United Kingdom, Italy, Germany, Ireland, Romania, Japan and China.
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