[Hiring] Associate Project Manager @RWS

Role Description

The Associate Project Manager is an integral part of our client-facing Project Management team. They will play a key role in ensuring correct and efficient running of localisation projects. They will be responsible for delivering against project budget, timelines and quality requirements, and act as point of contact with client stakeholders for day-to-day operational matters. As part of the Project Management team, the Associate Project Manager will support the full end-to-end project lifecycle, with help and oversight from senior project managers. Previous experience in project management, an acute sense of responsibility and excellent client-facing skills are essential for this role.

Key Responsibilities

• Project Management Execution: Manages standard localization projects, including scheduling, resource coordination, quotes, budgets and workflow execution. Handles essential admin tasks and identifies risks to ensure smooth delivery.
• Leadership & Collaboration: Serves as day-to-day client contact (with senior PM support), provides updates, and collaborates with cross-functional teams. Supports account initiatives, process improvements, forecasting and team knowledge sharing.
• Operational Excellence: Delivers projects on time, on budget and to quality expectations. Produces reporting and post-mortems, ensures resources are briefed and equipped, and supports compliance and CAPA requirements.
• People Development: Works under PM supervision while exercising independent judgment. Takes responsibility for professional growth and contributes to team knowledge exchange.

Qualifications

• 1–3 years of project coordination experience (localization or similar) plus 1 year of customer service/account management.
• Dependable team member with growing understanding of localization project workflows and standard operational practices.
• Clear and professional communication, strong organization and planning, 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, with the ability to support junior colleagues when needed.
• Desired: Familiarity with CAT tools and custom workflows, and a relevant four-year degree or equivalent.

Benefits

• Life at RWS: Work with smart people who are passionate about growing the value of ideas, data and content.
• Inclusive culture that celebrates diversity and promotes individual growth.
• Commitment to equal employment opportunity and a work environment free of discrimination and harassment.

Company Description

At RWS, we enable the world’s largest enterprises to communicate with global audiences through cutting-edge language technology, AI-driven solutions, and expert services. Our RWS Transform division empowers organizations to accelerate digital transformation, scale global content, and unlock growth in every market.