
Senior Project Manager
WelocalizePosted 3/11/2025

Senior Project Manager
Welocalize
Job Location
Job Summary
Welocalize is a global transformation partner that accelerates business journeys by enabling brands to reach international audiences. As a Senior Project Manager, you will manage accounts directly assigned to you, own relationships with customers, and collaborate with internal teams to optimize delivery, client satisfaction, quality, and profitability. You will work on projects using Welocalize's standard processes and tools, conduct risk assessments, and develop process documentation as needed. With experience in translation and localization tools, project management, and international business development, you will thrive in a dynamic environment. The ideal candidate is driven, flexible, and has excellent interpersonal skills. Remote work options are available, with $4,000/year travel stipends and equity in a fast-growing company.
Job Description
Main duties
- Supervise and lead global teams, including internal and external stakeholders.
- Prepare, analyze, and implement project plans according to Welocalize standards.
- Create and manage project schedules, estimates, and proposals for client approval.
- Conduct risk assessments and strategic planning to mitigate potential issues.
- Manage QA projects, including resource and defect management.
- Collaborate with stakeholders on project objectives and communication.
- Develop and maintain process documentation as needed.
- Foster strong relationships with internal and external stakeholders.
- Ensure accurate financial data and reporting, including project profitability.
- Plan and conduct quarterly business reviews with clients.
Key competencies and experience
- Experience with relevant translation and localization tools (MemoQ, XTM)
- Proven track record of Project Management and/or Quality Management;
- Experience delivering program initiatives, particularly with some overlap with internal innovations;
- Experience working internationally or directly with international product development;
- Proven experience dealing with large clients and track record of success at managing large accounts/projects;
- Experience in authoring client documents such as SOW’s, proposals, processes and ‘postmortems’;
- Proven track record of active participation in development of processes and ideas;
- Proven track record of active participation in new client sales cycles, incl. presentations, analysis, recommendations and relationship development;
- Experience in managing financial budgets, budget reconciliation and budget reporting;
- Adopting, implementing, and governing agile processes and practices;
- Creating, monitoring and reporting OKRs result progress on a weekly basis; proactively identifying actions and opportunities to achieve and exceed objectives.
Other relevant skills
- 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;
- Must be available to travel for work related commitments.
Education Level
- Master’s Degree or Bachelor’s Degree and experience in the industry in lieu of Master’s Degree acceptable, or equivalent combination of work experience.