Project Manager

RWS hires a Project Manager to lead all phases of project delivery for a localization program. The role coordinates internal teams and external localization resources to deliver high-quality localized content while improving process and cost efficiency.

Responsibilities:

• Collaborate with a cross-functional group of Google teams, including marketing, creative, engineering, and others to deliver high-quality content localization on multiple platforms
• Collaborate and closely coordinate external localization resources, including translators, contractor program managers, production agencies, proofreaders, and other suppliers, to ensure timely and high-quality delivery of projects
• Provide project planning, content management, quality assurance, resource contracting/scheduling, and project reporting
• Ensure project management efficiency by utilizing tools such as Wrike, JIRA, Google Apps, and Google Translation tools
• Troubleshoot project issues and escalate to appropriate stakeholders as necessary
• Review, prioritize, and track progress of bugs and queries that affect localized product content relevancy, quality, and functionality
• Manage localization program manager needs and expectations in a timely manner
• Document project-specific processes and guidelines and maintain availability to relevant stakeholders
• Identify improvementsto localization workflows and escalate recommendations as appropriate

Requirements:

• 2+ years of project/program management experience with large-scale projects and distributed teams
• 2+ years of experience with technology product lifecycles and/or localization
• Currently pursuing or completed university studies, or equivalent practical experience
• English proficiency: At least B2 level, with good conversational communication skills