Localization Project Manager - Lead Delivery & Coordination

RWS; Colombia; On-site; COP 60,000,000 - 120,000,000; Full time

Job summary

RWS in Colombia seeks a Project Manager to lead client localization projects, coordinating with Program Managers, Technical Services, QA, and cross-functional teams to deliver on scope, timeline, and budget.

You will own project plans, resource allocation, risk management, and reporting, while coaching coordinators and ensuring quality and client satisfaction across a portfolio of projects.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree or equivalent experience in a related field and 3–5 years of project coordination or management experience.
• Experience working with technical teams supporting software, infrastructure, systems, or technology projects.
• Strong organization and time-management skills with the ability to manage multiple priorities.
• Excellent verbal, written, and presentation communication skills.
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office and Google Suite tools including Excel/Sheets, PowerPoint, Word/Docs, and collaboration apps.
• Experience using project management tools such as Azure DevOps, Jira, MS Project, Smartsheet, or similar.

Responsibilities

• Develop and manage project plans, schedules, and resource allocation to ensure timely delivery.
• Ensure adherence to client requirements, quality standards, and performance metrics.
• Serve as the primary contact for communications with Senior Program Managers, clients, and internal stakeholders.
• Lead, coach, and support Project Coordinators to ensure task execution and quality.
• Monitor project performance and prepare daily production reports, KPI tracking, and status updates.
• Identify, troubleshoot, and resolve project risks and issues, escalating as needed.
• Partner with cross-functional teams to improve workflows and drive operational efficiency.
• Support Agile project management practices and contribute to process improvements.
• Manage end-of-day reporting and project transitions for seamless handoffs.

Skills

Organizational skills

Time-management

Communication skills

Presentation skills

Microsoft Office

Google Suite

Excel/Sheets

PowerPoint

Word/Docs

Teams/Chat

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Business, Information Technology, Engineering, Project Management, or related field, or equivalent experience.

Tools

Azure DevOps

Jira

Microsoft Project

Smartsheet

Job description

RWS in Colombia seeks a Project Manager to lead client localization projects, coordinating with Program Managers, Technical Services, QA, and cross-functional teams to deliver on scope, timeline, and budget.

You will own project plans, resource allocation, risk management, and reporting, while coaching coordinators and ensuring quality and client satisfaction across a portfolio of projects.