Localization Project Manager

Duties and Responsibilities:- Receiving client's projects/jobs/quotations and analyzing the requirements.- Develops project plans and workflows, managing time, budget, resources and quality control- Creates and controls localization project budgets, performs cost tracking analysis, ensures timely issuance of purchase orders and invoices and approves work reports.- Identifies and solves localization issues or disagreements, whether system or product, identifies causes and performs corrective/preventative action.- Presents regular reports to client, corporate office and peers on progress and forecast of project teams work status, escalating issues and evaluating needed support.- Active member of corporate management meetings, providing data and project information.- Continually expands knowledge and education in localization trends and news, keeping up to date through active participation in training opportunities.Skills/Qualifications:- 1:3 Years of experience in the translation and localization field- Excellent verbal and written English communication skills- Excellent presentation/communication skills, with the ability to clearly present the localization life-cycle to clients- Organizational and leadership skills- Proven abilities in project planning, resource and risk management- Problem-solving capabilities- Quality and detail-oriented- Strong team player in a multi-language/multi-cultural environment