Project Manager

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Who We Are :

DataForce by TransPerfect is part of the TransPerfect family of companies, the world’s largest provider of language and technology solutions for global business, with offices in more than 100 cities worldwide.

DataForce offers high-quality data for Human-Machine Interaction to some of the most prestigious technology companies in the world.

Our department focuses on gathering, enriching and processing data for Machine Learning in different AI domains.

What You Will Be Doing :

The Project Manager is a results-driven and innovative project leader within DataForce. 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.

Role Responsibilities

The Project Manager is ultimately responsible for the quality of work, profitability, and performance of their projects

• Oversee all aspects of the management of projects from hand-off through project completion to ensure project success against defined KPIs
• Develop and maintain project plans, workflows, guidelines, and resource materials
• Provide effective analysis and reporting of project performance
• Track, monitor, and control project financial, timeline and quality performance
• Organize and deliver a Post Project Review
• Provide effective risk management through identification, escalation, mitigation, and effective resolution of issues
• Execute projects autonomously, while successfully coordinating with cross-functional project teams as required to procure required resources and support
• Serve as a primary point of contact for clients and both internal and external stakeholders
• Proactively identify opportunities, provide recommendations, and drive improvements to maximize operational efficiency and implement scalable solutions
• Contribute to the development of the knowledge and capability of the department, team, colleagues in industry, and technology advancements
• Complete all other tasks that are deemed appropriate for this role and assigned by the manager / supervisor

Who We Are Looking For :

Role Requirements Knowledge, Skills and Abilities

• Knowledge of AI industry required
• Excellent interpersonal and relationship-building skills
• Effective written and verbal communication skills
• Excellent critical -thinking and analytical skills
• Effective use of platforms / systems to plan, organize, and prioritize to ensure the successful completion of projects
• Established expertise in project management skills and methodologies
• Outstanding teamwork and collaboration skills
• Demonstrated exceptional analytical, critical-thinking, problem-solving and decision-making skills
• Established competency in the use of business applications and collaboration tools, including but not limited to the Microsoft suite of applications (Outlook, Excel, Word, PowerPoint, SharePoint, Teams) and Google Workspace suite of products

Role Requirements Education and / or Experience

• Minimum Bachelor’s degree or its equivalent
• 3+ years’ relevant project management experience or experience in other roles with similar responsibilities
• Experience supporting Machine Learning data annotation services, data collection, transcription, and staffing
• Experience in end-to-end management of projects (total project lifecycle)
• Experience with project financials including proposals, RFPs, RFQs, MSAs, budgets, GM, quotes and SOWs
• Ability to apply technology in solving business technical problems
• Established expertise in applying PMI / PMP management principles, methods, and standards
• Business English language proficiency

Preferred Role Requirements

• Experience working with support ticketing systems
• Experience working with crowd workers / community
• Experience working in a multinational / multicultural virtual working environment
• Experience in working in a cross-functional / matrix organization
• Awareness of different Image Annotation platforms such as DataLoop or Supervisely
• Awareness of Image Annotation : Lidar image annotation, annotations for Autonomous Driving and other 2D image annotation

Where Your Career Is Going :

At TransPerfect, there are a lot of growth opportunities. All departments offer career growth and development that can combine your skills, interest and experience.

We encourage our employees to have a continuous dialogue with management about growth opportunities throughout your tenure with the company.

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Why TransPerfect :

For more than 25 years, we have honed a culture where all kinds of ideas are shared and new ventures are not only welcomed, but also encouraged.

In this fast-paced environment, employees are intellectually stimulated so they can grow alongside the organization. From Intern to President, we believe that every single employee should have a voice and contribute to the amazing services we offer our clients.

We also offer a comprehensive benefits package including medical, dental, and vision insurance, 401k matching, membership to child-care providers, and other TransPerks.

You even get your birthday off because let's face it, we're stoked that you were born.

TransPerfect provides equal employment opportunity to all individuals regardless of their race, color, creed, religion, gender, age, sexual orientation, national origin, disability, veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by state, federal, or local law

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