Associate Project Manager

RWS Group•Colorado Springs, CO

5d•Remote

About The Position

The Associate Project Manager is part of RWS’s client-facing Project Management team and helps ensure localization projects run correctly and efficiently. The role supports the full project lifecycle, with guidance and oversight from senior project managers, and is responsible for delivering projects within budget and timelines while meeting quality requirements. The Associate Project Manager also serves as a day-to-day contact for client stakeholders on operational matters. The role manages standard translation projects, coordinating schedules, resources, quotes, budgets, and workflows. It combines client communication and cross-functional collaboration with project administration, risk identification, reporting, compliance support, and continuous improvement. The Associate Project Manager works under APGM supervision while exercising independent judgment and contributing to professional development and team knowledge sharing.

Requirements

1–3 years of project coordination experience in localization or a similar field.
At least 1 year of customer service or account management experience.
Dependability and a growing understanding of translation project workflows and standard operational practices.
Clear, professional communication skills.
Strong organization and planning skills.
Ability to work under pressure, provide guidance to others, resolve issues efficiently, and maintain high quality and attention to detail.
Proactive, client-focused, collaborative, and reliable approach.

Nice To Haves

Fluency in an additional language.
Familiarity with CAT tools and custom workflows.
A relevant four-year degree or equivalent.

Responsibilities

Manage standard translation projects, including scheduling, resource coordination, quotes, budgets, and workflow execution.
Handle essential project administration and identify risks to support smooth delivery.
Serve as a day-to-day client contact with support from senior project managers and provide project updates.
Collaborate with cross-functional teams and support account initiatives, process improvements, and forecasting.
Deliver projects on time, within budget, and in line with quality expectations.
Produce project reporting and post-mortems.
Ensure project resources are briefed and equipped.
Support compliance and CAPA requirements.
Work under APGM supervision while exercising independent judgment.
Pursue professional growth and contribute to team knowledge exchange.
Support junior colleagues when needed.