DoD SkillBridge Title: Language Services Project Manager Location: Remote (or Northern Virginia) DoD SkillBridge Host: Vets2PM Host Company: Prescient Technologies Requirement: Must be active-duty U.S. Military Service Member who qualifies for participation in the DoD SkillBridge Program. The host company is looking for someone to start as soon as possible. Please do not apply if you are not able to begin an internship in the next two or less months. To Apply : 1. Go to https://vets2pm.com/skillbridge/ and complete SkillBridge Interest Form. 2. Return to this posting and click 'Apply.' Prescient is primarily a language services company, so Military Linguists (i.e., Navy CTI) would be encouraged to apply. Language Services Project Manager The PM will oversee and perform project management on established and new language-related contracts. He or she will manage a team of freelance linguists, editors, desktop publishers, and QC specialists, as well as manage operational aspects of ongoing translation and interpretation contract-related tasks. The Sr. PM will provide exceptional customer service to the company's USG and commercial clients and exercise great communication skills with vendors, mainly by phone and email, and in person, as required. What you will learn: Government Project/Program Management, quality control, customer service, Government contract management. Responsibilities. The PM's responsibilities include, but are not limited, to: Supervising the work of other Translation PM staff and ensuring all deadlines are met IAW contract requirements Preparing and delivering required contractual reports and performance metrics for language programs Manage 3-5 ongoing projects simultaneously Ensure databases are updated in a timely fashion Provide estimates for work according to contract requirements Schedule appointments and other events with linguists as required Manage and recruit linguists, vendors, and in-house resources on a continual basis Deliver projects and assignments to clients on time Demonstrate effective communication with clients, vendors and internal team members Select, manage, and monitor external vendor teams Exhibit commitment to quality production processes and quality assurance Leadership and management skills (5 years) Quality assurance (3 years) Contracts (1 year optional) Requirements. The ideal candidate will meet the following minimum requirements: Bachelor's or advanced degree from an accredited institution Three or more years of related project management experience with specific experience in the language Translation industry US citizenship Experience with Microsoft Office Suite, especially MS Word, MS PowerPoint, and Excel Strong interpersonal, verbal, and written communication skills with the ability to write, edit and update standard operating procedures Ability to work as part of a team Ability to learn quickly, troubleshoot, resolve issues, maximize system functionality, and provide input on process automation Ability to prioritize tasks, work under deadlines, and juggle multiple tasks/assignments High level of motivation and initiative PMP is a plus Vets2PM will Provide: Guidance, mentorship, and Career Services (Resume, Interview Skills, LinkedIn Optimization) Certification Training: PMP and PSM (Professional Scrum Master)
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