Project Manager

July 21, 2023

TransPerfect

Tampere

OTHER

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SUMMARY

The Project Manager is a results-driven and innovative project leader within Data Force. Specifically, the Project Manager is responsible for the successful execution of the life-cycle of a range of AI-Data projects through the utilization of expertise and technical skills to manage project budgets, timelines, and quality requirements. The Project Manager has accountability for fostering professional client relationships, managing and coordinating external vendors, and leading and collaborating with cross-functional project teams and partners.

DESCRIPTION

Project Managers are ultimately responsible for the quality of work, profitability, and performance of their projects.

Responsibilities include:

Overseeing all aspects of the management of projects from hand-off through project completion to ensure project success against defined KPIs
Developing and maintaining project plans, workflows, guidelines, and resource materials
Providing effective analysis and reporting of project performance
Tracking, monitoring, and controlling project financial, timeline, and quality performance
Providing effective risk management through identification, escalation, mitigation, and effective resolution of issues

Executing projects autonomously while successfully coordinating with cross-functional project teams as required to procure required resources and support
Serving as a primary point of contact for clients and both internal and external stakeholders
Leading and contributing to continuous performance improvements for both projects and the department’s internal tools and processes
Contributing to the development of the knowledge and capability of the department, team, and colleagues

REQUIRED SKILLS/COMPETENCIES

Exceptional interpersonal and relationship-building skills
Effective written and verbal communication skills
Established expertise in project management methodologies
Outstanding teamwork and collaboration skills
Demonstrated analytical and critical thinking, problem-solving, and decision-making skills

Established competency in the use of business applications and collaboration tools including but not limited to Microsoft suite of applications (Outlook, Excel, Word, Power Point, Share Point, Teams) and Google Workspace suite of products

REQUIRED EXPERIENCE AND QUALIFICATIONS

Minimum Bachelor’s degree or its equivalent
3+ years' relevant project management experience or in other roles with similar responsibilities
Experience in end-to-end management of projects

Business English language proficiency

PREFERRED SKILLS AND EXPERIENCE

Fluency in a language other than English is a plus
Knowledge of and experience in applying PMI/PMP management principles, methods, and standards
Experience managing AI data-related projects (including speech, text, and computer vision data collection and annotation projects)

Experience in managing projects with crowdsourcing and remote resourcing solutions
Experience working in a multinational/multicultural virtual working environment
Proficiency in working with helpdesk software
Experience in working in a cross-functional/matrix organization
Background in AI industry