RWS

LV Senior Project Manager

RWS$90K — $120K *
Business Services
Less than 5 years of experience
Job Overview by Ladders

Qualifications

  • Bachelor's degree in Business, English, Foreign Language, Social or Applied Science, or other related field.
  • Minimum of three years of experience in Linguistic Validation Project Management.
  • Preferred previous experience in the translation industry.
  • Knowledge of company LV project management procedures and graphic layout standards.
  • Excellent proofreading skills and strong knowledge of English grammar and syntax.

Responsibilities

  • Understand and follow company Quality Management System requirements including ISO 9001 and ISO 17100 standards.
  • Lead project management for complex validation workflows including harmonization and back translation.
  • Communicate with interviewers and recruiters to analyze results and suggest improvements.
  • Facilitate communication between translators, research specialists, and in-country reviewers.
  • Train and assist Associate Project Managers throughout project execution.
  • Maintain up-to-date project documents and customer records for efficient workflow and project tracking.
  • Ensure error-free project delivery to clients within established timeframes.

Benefits

  • 5 days of paid charity work each year.
  • 4 weeks of vacation, plus an extra day off for your birthday and 5 sick days.
  • Access to a comprehensive library of eLearning training resources.
  • Robust benefits package including dental, medical, and employee assistance programs.
  • Flexible work model with hybrid/remote options and Agile practices.
Full Job Description
Job Purpose
Under the direction of the Program Manager 6 Linguistic Validation, this role oversees the end 6to 6end delivery of high 6quality, linguistically validated Patient 6Reported Outcome (PRO) instruments. Responsibilities include leading complex, iterative validation workflows 6such as harmonization, back 6translation, expert and in 6country reviews, and cognitive debriefing 6to ensure accuracy, regulatory compliance, and clinical relevance. The position regularly serves as lead project manager and primary client liaison, contributes to team capability building through training and mentorship, and supports cross 6functional initiatives and strategic projects as required. Job Overview

Key Responsibilities

 

  • Understands and adheres to company Quality Management System (QMS) requirements including but not limited to ISO 9001 and ISO 17100 standards.
  • Reconciles and edits harmonized and back translations in a timely, efficient and accurate manner.
  • Serves as Lead Project Manager on projects with multiple Project Managers.
  • Coordinates and communicates with interviewers and recruiters for the purpose of conducting debriefing interviews, analyzing results, and making recommendations for improvements.
  • Coordinates and communicates with translators, research specialists, in-country/client reviewers, and others as needed.
  • Provides assistance and training to Associate Project Managers during projects at the direction of department Supervisor or Manager.
  • Coordinates with colleagues in other departments for the purpose of ensuring efficient workflow.
  • Maintains accurate and up-to-date spreadsheets and other documents needed to ensure that that there is a complete overview of the current status of LV projects and that information is readily retrievable.
  • Assists in maintaining and ensuring the reliability of key operating data and databases.
  • Maintains project and client records as needed.
  • Makes sure that clients are kept regularly informed as to the status of projects and otherwise communicates with clients as needed to ensure client needs are met and issues are resolved.
  • Composes or generates a variety of materials (e.g. reports, memos, letters, manuals, etc.) for the purpose of documenting activities, training, providing written reference and/or conveying information regarding the status of projects, etc.
  • Ensures that projects are delivered to clients error-free and as specified within established timeframes.
  • Recommends policies, procedures and/or actions for the purpose of improving efficiency and providing direction for meeting the company 27s objectives. May implement and evaluate effectiveness of improvement initiatives.
  • Performs other related duties, as assigned.
  • May perform traditional project management functions as needed.

 

Skills & Experience

 

  • Bachelor 27s Degree in Business, English, Foreign Language, Social or Applied Science, or other related field.
  • Successful experience in LV Project Management generally a minimum of three years.
  • Previous experience in the translation industry preferred.
  • Knowledge of all company LV project management, graphic layout, and project planning procedures.
  • Knowledge of English grammar, syntax, and word usage, and excellent proofreading skills.
  • Organizational and time management skills.
  • Ability to report work orally or in writing to supervisor as required.
  • Ability to carry out instructions furnished in written or oral form, and to work with minimal supervision.
  • Ability to understand, apply and use personal computers and software applications (e.g., Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Adobe, CAT Tools, Office 365/Skype).
  • Ability to work with a diverse group of individuals.
  • Ability to maintain confidentiality of information regarding company financial and other information.
  • Ability to establish and maintain cooperative working relationships with others contacted in the course of work; teamwork and consensus-building skills.
  • Ability to resolve customer service issues in a professional and efficient manner.

 

 

Benefits

 

  • Possibility to do charity work for 5 days paid.
  • 4 weeks 27 holiday, your birthday OFF and 5 sick days.
  • Access to a vast library of eLearning training.
  • Great benefits plan (dental, medical, STD/LTD, EAP5)
  • Hybrid/Remote model and Agile work practices

     

Location - CANADA

 

About RWS

RWS Holdings plc is a British multinational translation and localization company. The company provides intellectual property support services, such as patent translations and technical translations, as well as life sciences translations, legal translations, and financial translations. The company operates through three segments: Patent Translation & Filing, Life Sciences, and Moravia. The Patent Translation & Filing segment provides patent translation and filing services to patent attorneys and agents, and intellectual property departments of large corporations and small and medium-sized enterprises. The Life Sciences segment provides translation services for the pharmaceutical, biotechnology, and medical device industries. The Moravia segment provides translation and localization services for technology companies.
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