Project Manager - Global Client Operations

Voice & Script International; Paris; Híbrido; EUR 52.000 - 76.000; Jornada completa

Descripción de la vacante

VSI Berlin GmbH in Paris is seeking a Project Manager for Global Client Operations to oversee multilingual localisation, voice-over and subtitling projects for entertainment clients worldwide.

You will manage full project cycles from brief to invoicing, coordinate internal teams and external partners, monitor budgets and timelines, and provide strategic client guidance to maximise profitability and cross-sell VSI services.

Formación

• Fluency in French at CEFR C2 level with strong grammar and cultural nuance.
• Experience managing localisation/translation projects in media.
• Understanding of dubbing workflows.
• Strong communication with clients, suppliers and internal teams.
• Ability to work to tight deadlines and under pressure.
• Excellent time management and organisational skills.
• Flexible and adaptable to last-minute changes.
• Attention to detail in project administration and reporting.
• Familiarity with OOONA or similar tools.

Responsabilidades

• Manage full project cycles from brief to invoicing—planning, scheduling, budgeting, problem-solving and sign-off.
• Coordinate workflows to ensure timely completion within budget and high quality.
• Closely monitor budgets, invoicing, and change orders to achieve profitability.
• Provide operational support to Sales and Account Management at quoting stage.
• Advise clients on VSI services and pass on cross-selling opportunities.
• Prepare project reports for Account Manager/Head of Department.
• Arrange production meetings and maintain communication channels with clients.
• Identify improvement opportunities for projects, accounts and processes.
• Handle data entry and lifecycle management in internal tools.
• Perform ad hoc admin as required.

Conocimientos

French fluency

PM experience

Dubbing workflows

Team player

Client & stakeholder communication

Working under pressure

Time management

Adaptability

Attention to detail

OOONA tools familiarity

Educación

Bachelor’s degree or equivalent

Herramientas

OOONA Project Management

Subtitling tools

Descripción del empleo

Project Manager, Global Client Operations

As a member of our Global Client Operations (GCO) team, the Project Manager will be a part will work on a variety of localisation projects, ensuring client retention, excellent service and profitability. They will be working on multi- lingual translation, voice-over/dubbing and subtitling projects for various entertainment clients worldwide.

The role would demand great organizational skills and to be able to work on multiple tasks while effectively switching focus between them. This is a very fast-paced role that requires someone to be proactive and effectively communicate information to all relevant stakeholders. Finally, the role might mean having to work with tight deadlines, so being able to work under pressure without losing focus is crucial.

• Managing full project cycles from initial receipt of brief from Account Management or Sales to sign-off for invoicing—via planning, scheduling, budgeting, problem solving, monitoring quality of deliverables, delivery to clients and post-project review—all while adhering to VSI’s processes and quality standards
• Managing workflows to ensure projects are completed on a timely basis, within agreed budget and to a high quality at all times
• Close financial monitoring and control of projects through budgets, invoicing and change orders, achieving targeted levels of profitability
• Providing operational support to Sales and Account Management at quoting stage where needed
• Proactively maintaining a thorough understanding of VSI’s core businesses to be able to advise clients on our services and pass on cross-selling opportunities to Sales
• Preparing project reports for the account manager and/or Head of Department as required
• Arranging production meetings or conference calls with clients on complex projects and maintaining strong communication channels
• Using your initiative to deal with client or supplier issues and escalating to line manager where required
• Identifying improvement opportunities for projects, accounts and processes
• Discussing and understanding each client's specific requirements and offering advice if necessary
• Processing supplier and client invoices timely and accurately
• Working with internal tools, making sure all data is entered correctly and life cycle of projects is managed efficiently
• Performing any ad hoc admin

Core skills:

• Fluency in Frenchat CEFR C2 level, or equivalent proficiency, including an excellent understanding of grammar, idiom and cultural nuance.
• Prior experience in a project management capacity in the localisation and/or media industries or similar role
• Understanding of the dubbing workflows.
• Being an excellent team player, particularly when working closely with internal stakeholders to coordinate multi-media needs across production services, ensuring consistency
• Effective verbal and written communication when working with clients, suppliers and internal team members
• Ability to work to tight deadlines, often under pressure, in a calm manner, always focusing on providing excellent customer service
• High motivation and solution focused with proven problem-solving and organisational skills
• Ability manage time effectively and prioritise tasks according to business needs
• Flexibility and adaptability to be able to apply last minute changes and find solutions
• Excellent attention to detail and time management
• Previous experience with OOONA Project management or other similar tools will be an advantage
• Previous experience with subtitling specifications and tools an advantage

At VSI, you’ll be part of a passionate, and highly driven team that’s helping entertainment travel the world. This is your chance to work on iconic global content, develop deep client partnerships, and make your mark in a creative, collaborative, and fast-moving environment.

We offer the scope to grow your career while being supported by some of the best talent in the localisation industry.

Interested in working at VSI?

Due to the high number of applications for the position, we regret that we will only be able to respond to successful applicants.