Project Manager - THG Fluently

THG; Manchester; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

A renowned digital commerce ecosystem in Manchester is seeking an experienced Project Manager to oversee complex multilingual projects. You will support the production team in delivering outstanding client services and must have at least 5 years of project management experience in translation. Ideal candidates will possess exceptional communication skills in English and another language, along with strong organizational skills. This role offers opportunities for professional growth in a dynamic environment.

Benefits

Opportunities for professional growth

Collaborative team environment

Qualifications

• Minimum of 5 years' experience managing client-side translation projects.
• Exceptional written and verbal communication skills in English and preferably another language.
• Experience with Artwork localization, voiceover, subtitling, and e-learning.

Responsibilities

• Support the production team with multi-language solutions.
• Manage complex multilingual projects independently.
• Create and maintain effective relationships with clients and partners.

Skills

Exceptional written and verbal communication skills in English and one other language

Strong organisational and multitasking skills

Competence in using translation management technology

Proven customer-centric approach

Good commercial acumen

Education

5 years' experience in project management role

Knowledge of industry standards

Tools

Translation management software

Productivity technology

Job description

About THG Ingenuity THG Ingenuity is a fully integrated digital commerce ecosystem, designed to power brands without limits. Our global end-to-end tech platform is comprised of three products: THG Commerce, THG Studios, THG Fulfilment. Each represents a single, unified solution, overcoming challenges and taking brands direct-to-consumer. Our client portfolio includes globally recognised brands such as Coca-Cola, Nestle, Elemis, Homebase, and Proctor & Gamble. Objectives

Objectives

• Support the production team with the delivery of multi-language solutions for THG Fluently
• Develop trusted partnerships with your clients, colleagues and suppliers by sharing your expertise and support

The Core Elements Of Your Role Are People

• Work as a member of our global Operations Team
• Deliver service that meets SLAs, business targets and ISO standards, delights internal and external clients, and is constantly evolving to meet client needs and biggest business opportunities
• Develop trusted partnerships with our suppliers
• Collaborate cross team by actively participating in company strategic initiatives

Operations

• Manage enterprise-level, larger and strategic projects predominantly
• Support your team and the Global Production Team with less complex projects as and when required depending on current business opportunities and global capacity
• Manage complex multilingual projects involving a variety of services independently, within budget and to client expectations
• Support Sales from operational perspective to deliver a seamless service to prospects and clients
• Support Sales with pre-production activities including project planning and costing
• Oversee end-to-end production processes and solutions development for clients internally and externally
• Source the most appropriately skilled linguists or suppliers
• Use translation management software to leverage internal and translation memory (TM) segment repetitions
• Offer advice, trouble shoot and act as subject matter expert on your team
• Build and contribute to client guides and workflow documentation
• Develop expertise in a wide range of sectors and services
• Responsible for the compliance of our production operation to requirements of ISO 9001 and ISO 17100
• Conduct project analyses, planning and briefings including project kick-off meetings, design CAPA and perform project post-mortems independently
• Manage and resolve customer complaints to their satisfaction with minimal support
• Implement and use the latest translation technologies as well as client specific IT Systems to increase productivity and ensure high-quality of service
• Proactively identify opportunities to reduce costs, improve workflow and productivity
• Oversee translation memory and term base development and maintenance for repetitious content and/or specialised terminology
• Offer best practice advice and make recommendations on workflows to our customers
• Ensure the company's administration systems for project data are updated in accordance with our standard procedures
• Manage project budgets to meet revenue and margin targets

Clients

• Build trusted relationships with external and internal clients and represent the team/the company at meetings
• Liaise with Sales and Tech staff to ensure excellent quality of service and high standards of customer care
• Collaborate with Sales and participate in pitches, proposals and other sales activities to win new contract business

Company

• Collaborate with Head of and other Project Managers to deliver a team strategy aligned with the Group's strategic objectives and to deliver team's revenue objectives
• Collaborate with other departments in THG Fluently (i.e. Sales, Technology Solutions, Operational Excellence, Linguist Community, File Engineering, Media Localisation, Production Teams) to ensure optimal production process and excellent client service
• Promote the company's growth and global collaboration across functions

Qualifications

• Exceptional written and verbal communication skills in English and preferably one other language
• A minimum of 5 years' experience in the supply of client-side translation within a project management role
• Experience in Artwork localisation, voiceover (human and AI), subtitling and e-learning
• Strong organisational and multitasking skills and the ability to handle pressure when delivering to tight deadlines
• Competence in using translation management and productivity technology with the ability to learn new technologies and programs quickly
• Competence in managing projects and tasks involving a variety of services and complex workflows
• Proven competence in project planning, resource and risk management
• Knowledge of industry standards and current trends
• Friendly and credible personality who inspires trust in clients and partners
• Solution-oriented
• Good commercial acumen and proven customer-centric approach
• Flexibility and a positive, 'can-do' approach
• Ability to handle pressure when delivering high volumes and to tight deadlines
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills
• Willingness to be a team player and conscientiousness in promoting the growth and awareness of THG Fluently within THG

THG Ingenuity is proud to be a Disability Confident Committed employer. If you are invited to interview, please let us know if there are any reasonable adjustments we can make to the recruitment process that will enable you to perform to the best of your ability.