Senior Project Manager - Localization

 

Position title: Localization Senior Project Manager

Reports to: Business Unit Manager

Location: Bellevue, WA

Status: 12 month contract

 

Lionbridge Technologies, Inc. (Nasdaq: LIOX) is a leading provider of globalization and testing services. Lionbridge combines global resources with proven program management methodologies to serve as an outsource partner throughout a client's product and content lifecycle -- from development to globalization, testing and maintenance. Global organizations in all industries rely on Lionbridge services to increase international market share, speed adoption of global products and content, and enhance their return on enterprise applications and IT system investments. Based in Waltham, Mass., Lionbridge now maintains more than 50 solution centers in 25 countries and provides services under the Lionbridge and VeriTest brands. To learn more, visit http://www.lionbridge.com.

 

Position Description

The Project Manager works with internal and external clients to manage the timely flow of all localization project actions from initiation to delivery, ensuring that projects meet quality, turn-around time and budget expectations.

 

Responsibilities:Scope and quote projects for identified clients.Plan and monitor projects to meet deadline, quality and budget requirements.Manage client relationships and serve as primary day-to-day contact for external clients.Provide support and input to Sales and external clients, including education about the localization process, as required.Set and manage client expectations.Collaborate with production teams to create, implement and maintain appropriate client- or project-specific procedures, solutions, checklists and instructions.Monitor and maintain project financials, including revenue recognition, revenue forecasting and billings. Ensure the accuracy of financial project data, workflows, schedules and processes to maximize efficiency and profitability.Collaborate with internal teams to initiate and implement procedural changes and customized workflows.Resolve questions and issues in a timely and effective manner for clients and internal teams.Organize and participate in client meetings (Quarterly Business Review Meetings, etc.).

 

Required Skills/BackgroundMinimum 3 years project management experience.Strong Microsoft knowledge of tools and processExpert knowledge of  XMLExpert knowledge of TMs Experience using Microsoft Office and Microsoft Project.Strong customer service, negotiation and problem-solving skills.Strong interpersonal and leadership skills.Strong organizational skills.Strong written and oral communication skills.Ability to work under pressure in a deadline-driven environment.Localization experience essential.

 

Education/Certification Required

BA or BS Degree

 

Contact

Employment.bel@lionbridge.com

 

Why Lionbridge?As a world leader, Lionbridge will provide you:

-  Opportunities for learning. Lionbridge has strong project management methodologies and industry leading workflow solutions, allowing you to expand your career and skill set.

-  Opportunities for career growth. There are a variety of career paths within Lionbridge. Whether you want to strengthen your technical skills, your management skill or see other parts of the world, Lionbridge provides these opportunities to employees.

-  Opportunities to work with major customers ? Lionbridge works with the 10 largest firms in the world and two-thirds of the Gobal50.Through its worldwide presence, Lionbridge will allow you:

-  To work in a multi-cultural environment. Lionbridge has 50 offices in 25 counties. Many of these offices work collaboratively on projects, exposing our employees to a wide range of cultures and work styles.

-  To travel and work abroad, including in fast-growing countries like China and IndiaBecause Lionbridge is technology driven, you will work with:

-  State-of-the art proprietary tools ? the industries only web based Translation Memory Architecture

- Diverse expertise across technology platforms. Lionbridge supports client needs in Java, .Net, Mainframe Systems, Test Automation and more?

 

Lionbridge is an Equal Employment Opportunity Employer. All qualified candidates will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, national origin, gender, age, religion, sexual orientation, veteran status or marital status.

 

Agencies ? Lionbridge does not accept unsolicited resumes from third party vendors. Only resumes received from contracted agencies/vendors will be considered. Any unsolicited resumes sent to Lionbridge will not be recognized and such agency will have no recourse from Lionbridge.