.Job Reference: #LI-JC1OVERVIEWThe Project Manager is responsible for ensuring the successful planning, execution, tracking, delivery, and closure of client projects. The Project Manager works with the client to understand requirements and engages the global team in the fulfillment of these requirements, crafting client solutions.The ideal candidate is a driven but steady individual, capable of building relationships across the entire project team, with the flexibility and energy to thrive in a dynamic environment.Main DutiesManaging projects and maintaining responsibility for the planning, execution, tracking, delivery, and closure of such projects.Creating and managing project schedules from production & proofreading, DTP/quality assurance through delivery to client, monitoring timeliness of delivery.Assessing risk and employing strategic planning to minimize potential issues.Managing project budget and controlling project costs.Establishing strong relationships with both internal and external (vendor) resources.Negotiating rates with vendors, with a keen eye for cost-saving opportunities.Ensuring all finance systems data is accurate and kept up to date.Researching client quality complaints and mediating between the vendor and client to reach a resolution.Client communication, including project details, timeline, deliverables, etc.Establishing and nurturing relationships with assigned clients.ExperienceMinimum 2 years related experience and/or training; or equivalent combination of education and experience.Proven project management experience in a fast-paced, client-centric environment, ideally in the translation or localization industry. Experience dealing with Life Sciences accounts will be a plus.Knowledge of the translation industry and a keen interest in its technology, process, competitive landscape, and emerging trends.Demonstrated success at managing projects.Curiosity and creativity to question existing processes and approaches and innovate new ones.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.Required SkillsEffective Communication: Position will require effective communication with all members of the team internally and externally to assure workflow is effective and efficient.Language: Ability to read and interpret documents such as operating instructions and procedure manuals. Ability to write routine reports and correspondence. Ability to speak effectively before groups of customers or employees of the organization.Mathematical: Ability to add, subtract, multiply and divide in all units of measure, using whole numbers, common fractions, and decimals. Ability to compute rate, ratio, and percent and to draw and interpret bar graphs.Reasoning Ability: Ability to apply common sense understanding to carry out instructions furnished in written, oral, or diagram form