Under the direct supervision of a Senior Project Manager, the Associate Project Manager is a key member of a project team, working closely with the team leader, Technical Services, and Quality Assurance. The Associate Project Manager is responsible for successful execution of standard quotes and projects while simultaneously managing the work of one or more client accounts to ensure client satisfaction, establish consistent high-quality on-time deliverables as well as assisting in identifying and growing the account's potential based on predefined objectives. As assigned by the supervisor, the role will communicate with clients related to day-to-day items such as clarification of work to be performed, update of project status, and coordinating timelines for delivery.

About Regulated Industries

RWS Regulated Industries is a highly specialized division of RWS, a world-leading provider of technology-enabled language, content, and intellectual property services. The Regulated Industries division is focused on developing translation and content management solutions tailored to address the complex regulatory environment in force with premium sectors such as Life Sciences and Healthcare (pharmaceuticals, medical devices, CROs, healthcare companies), Finance (banks, asset management companies, insurance providers, fintech) and Legal (law firms, audit companies).

Key Responsibilities

Support team with regards to client requirements, needs and requests such as asset management, reporting and meetings.
• Engage in quotation preparation.
• Launch and coordinate standard projects which includes functions such as negotiating budgets, scheduling, resource allocation and work assignments.
• Ensure strict adherence to deadlines, budgets and the completion of high-quality deliverables.
• Follow up on purchase orders, approve invoices and escalate payment issues where necessary.
• Assist in managing client assets.
• Manage client relationships and provide regular status reports on projects.
• Support execution of approved account opportunities and their implementation.

Note: The above description is illustrative of tasks and responsibilities. It is not meant to be all inclusive of every task or responsibility. Nothing in this job description restricts management's right to assign or reassign duties and responsibilities to this job at any time.

Skills & Experience

• Preferred four-year college degree or equivalent in Business, English, Foreign Language, Social or Applied Sciences, or other related field.
• Preferred 1-2 years hands-on experience coordinating projects within the localisation or similar industry.
• Fluent communication skills of written and verbal English.
• Strong organizational skills in a fast-paced, deadline-driven environment.
• Ability to prioritize and coordinate competing work demands, and maintain composure under pressure.
• Ability to establish and maintain cooperative working relationships with a diverse group of colleagues.
• Ability to understand, apply and use personal computers and software applications (e.g. Microsoft Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Adobe Acrobat, CAT Tools, Office 365/Skype, CRM/AURORA/other production software).
• Ability to resolve customer service and production issues in a professional and efficient manner.
• Quality focus and detail oriented.

At RWS, we're here for one purpose: unlocking global understanding.

As a unique, world-leading provider of technology-enabled language, content, and intellectual property services, we remove the barriers to communication to make global connection possible. Our unrivalled experience and deep understanding of language have been developed over more than 60 years. As we look to shape the future, our ambition is to create a world where understanding is universal for everyone.

We work with over 80% of the world's top 100 brands, more than three-quarters of Fortune's 20 'Most Admired Companies' and almost all the top pharmaceutical companies, investment banks, law firms and patent filers. Our client base spans Europe, Asia Pacific and North and South America. Our 65+ global locations across five continents service clients in the automotive, chemical, financial, legal, medical, pharmaceutical, technology and telecommunications sectors.

If you like the idea of working with smart people who are passionate about breaking down language barriers and giving back to their communities, then you'll love life at RWS. Our work fundamentally recognizes the value of every language and culture. So, we celebrate difference, we are inclusive and believe that diversity makes us strong.

We want every employee to grow as an individual and excel in their career. In return, we expect all our people to live by the values that unite us: to partner with colleagues and clients, to adopt a pioneering spirit, to be positive in progressing the work we do, and always to deliver what we promise.

RWS Values

Get the 3Ps right - Partner, Pioneer, Progress - and well Deliver together as One RWS.

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