Job Descrption
⭐ Your next adventure awaits here ⭐
The Translation Project Manager reports to the Program Manager, as part of Questel’s IP Programs Team, and runs assigned client patent projects for translation and filing on a day-to-day basis. This role is also responsible to successfully organize, manage, and deliver projects that meet the quality, time, and cost requirements of the clients’ business objectives.
Principal Duties & Responsibilities:
• Receive and confirm project requests from clients; prepare and send estimates
• Collaborate with Sales to develop an account cost structure which meets client needs
• Train internal teams on and document client expectations
• Ensure project outputs follow national patent law requirements, including content, formatting, and filing deadlines
• Establish a communication schedule to update stakeholders including the client and appropriate staff on the progress of the project and account
• Perform quality control measures on projects prior to delivery to... clients
• Ensure that the project deliverables are on time, within budget, and at the required level of quality while adhering to client expectations
• Prepare and deliver completed projects to client, or ensure delivery is made to client designees by those deemed responsible
• Participate in and/or lead process improvement initiatives for the benefit of the team and the organization
• Foster teamwork by working cooperatively and effectively with others to resolve problems, and make decisions that enhance organizational effectiveness
• Provide feedback to Program Manager to improve Company proprietary software for accurately tracking the project lifecycle
The perfect match...
✅ Bachelor’s degree or equivalent work experience and a minimum of 3-5 years as a Project Manager. In addition, any combination of education, experience and training which provides the following knowledge, skills, and abilities:
• Excellent analytical, organizational, written, and verbal communication skills
• Demonstrated skills in project management, negotiations and problem-solving
• Outstanding planning, scheduling, and coordination skills
• Highly motivated with a willingness to take initiative and complete assignments
• Ability to stay on task and regularly report on progress
• Ability to synthesize data for sue in reporting and decision-making environments
• Ability to think outside the box to solve problems
• Ability to work independently with minimal supervision and as part of a team
• Highly motivated and willing to take initiative to complete assignments
• Fluent in English and at least French or German
• Knowledge of patent filing requirements and timelines and translations, a plus
• PMP certification and/or understanding of methods and best practices, a plus
• Proficient in Microsoft Office, advanced Excel skills a plus
Join Questel, a growing international group, and live a great human adventure!
What We Offer:
• An inclusive culture and continuous learning environment with career advancement opportunities
• International team: Offices in the USA, EMEA and APAC
• Full remote role in the UK
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