Project Manager

About the Role

This role is focused on servicing customers within the Legal sector (both regional and international) and working closely with a Korea and wider APAC-based Project Management teams, as well as the wider network of the organization.

To manage regular projects (of varying degree of complexity) in an efficient and effective manner, utilizing available tools and best project management principles and customer relationship skills, as well as company practices in place in order to achieve excellent customer satisfaction while meeting financial and quality KPIs. 

To apply and develop a working knowledge of project management principles and customer relationship skills while working independently as well as part of a team.

About Regulated Industries

RWS Regulated Industries is a highly specialized division of RWS, a world-leading provider of technology-enabled language, content, and intellectual property services. The Regulated Industries division is focused on developing translation and content management solutions tailored to address the complex regulatory environment in force with premium sectors such as Life Sciences and Healthcare (pharmaceuticals, medical devices, CROs, healthcare companies), Finance (banks, asset management companies, insurance providers, fintech) and Legal (law firms, audit companies).  

Key Responsibilities

• Overseeing and executing a full cycle of localization projects from a range of customers from start to finish which typically includes, but not limited to:
  • • Creation of estimates and proposals for client approval based on a project scope and provided materials
    • Project planning and implementing best methodology and processes including risk management and compliance
    • Creation of project schedules using RWS tools and systems
    • Close financial monitoring and control of projects through available tools and systems
• Effective verbal/written communications with clients, internal and external stakeholders and the wider team members regionally and globally where need be
• Adhering to RWS project process including Translation Management Systems, CAT tools, QA tools, financial platforms, etc.
• Monitoring and mentoring of any assigned Project Coordinators/Associates
• Identification of project/process improvement opportunities and escalating to a Manager
• Holding regular project meetings, documenting these and distributing minutes/actions to the team
• Maintenance and updating of invoicing tables and ensuring timely and final invoicing
• Development and preparation of process documents where required
• To build rapport with local clients from financial and life science industries in Japan market.

Skills & Experience

• Educated to a Degree Level
• CAT tools and QA tools knowledge
• Good written/verbal communication in English, native Japanese, as well as another foreign language is a plus
• Good presentation skills and relationship building skills
• Good Microsoft Office and Internet knowledge
• Ambitious and with a desire to learn and progress
• Analytical and structured problem-solving abilities
• Flexibility and the ability to travel

RWS is a content solutions company, powered by technology and human expertise. We grow the value of ideas, data and content by making sure organizations are understood. Everywhere. 

Our proprietary technology, 45+ AI patents and human experts help organizations bring ideas to market faster, build deeper relationships across borders and cultures, and enter new markets with confidence – growing their business and connecting them to a world of opportunities. 

It’s why over 80 of the world’s top 100 brands trust RWS to drive innovation, inform decisions and shape brand experiences. 

With 60+ global locations, across five continents, our teams work with businesses across almost all industries. Innovating since 1958, RWS is headquartered in the UK and publicly listed on AIM, the London Stock Exchange regulated market (RWS.L).  

RWS Values

We Partner, We Pioneer, We Progress – and we´ll Deliver together.

For further information, please visit: RWS   

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