31.230, Jobs: General Linguistics: Manager, Appen

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LINGUIST List: Vol-31-230. Fri Jan 17 2020. ISSN: 1069 - 4875.

Subject: 31.230, Jobs: General Linguistics: Manager, Appen

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Date: Fri, 17 Jan 2020 00:47:11
From:  Schultz [bschultz at appen.com]
Subject: General Linguistics: Manager, Appen, USA

 
University or Organization: Appen 
Job Location: , USA 
Job Title: Appen – Linguistic Project Manager
Job Rank: Manager

Specialty Areas: General Linguistics 


Description:

Position Summary:

Appen’s Project Manager (PM) is responsible for coordinating teams of
specialists, linguists and project resources including independent contractors
(ICs) towards customer project delivery while simultaneously handling key
stakeholder relationships. The key accountability is delivering key
performance metrics (throughput, quality and budget) for assigned projects.
The PM works collaboratively with an Appen team to meet all client and project
requirements. 
 
Responsibilities:

The role includes but is not limited to the following duties and
responsibilities:

- Delivery to project objectives within project scope, timeline and budget 
- Develop and execute delivery and quality management plans to support a
project end-to-end 
- Coordinate technical activities and aspects of the projects 
- Drive continuous project improvements and efficiencies 
- Deliver required performance metrics and KPI at or exceeding expectations 
- Coordinate between project team members in a matrix environment  
- Actively participate in WBR, MBR & some QBR meetings to establish and grow
client relationships 
- Communicate, with all stakeholders, in a timely, clear and concise manner 
- Manage risks and issues and undertake recovery actions as necessary 
- Prepare and implement project plans, prepare reports and project-related
materials 
- Solicit and use input and feedback from client, Appen managers and ICs to
help drive efficiencies and improve quality plans 
- Provide regular project status reporting and in-depth analysis when required
 
- Participate in the training and mentoring of new and existing Appen staff 
- Adapt to changing project needs and expectations  
- Participate in program improvements, initiatives, and committee work as
assigned 
 
Qualifications and Experience:
 
- Degree in linguistics, computational linguistics or language studies 
- 2 to 5 years of project management experience in a a technology-oriented or
services organization.  
- Client facing or relationship management experience 
- Motivated self-starter who can establish a course of action for self and
others and drive initiatives to completion 
- Excellent communication skills including an ability to present information
clearly and concisely in writing or verbally. Must also be an attentive and
careful listener and respond appropriately to others.   
- Driven to focus on quality and service delivery 
- Excellent analytical skills including ability to proactively identify
problems, gather information and set course of action 
- Demonstrated understanding and appreciation for a global marketplace and
workforce. 
- Innovative thinker who drives the development and implementation of new
ideas 
- Displays a high level of business acumen 
- PMP and Prince 2 certifications are desirable 
- Advanced Excel skills 
- Proficient in English. Excellent oral and written communication skills.  
- Bi-lingual in a second language and Familiarity with a range of Natural
Language Processing technologies are a bonus 
- Solid understanding of linguistic concepts and terminology 
- Exposure to data management



Application Deadline:  (Open until filled)
	  
Web Address for Applications: https://talent-appen.icims.com/jobs/4906/project-manager/job?mode=viewLinkedIn 
Contact Information
	Schultz 
	Email: bschultz at appen.com 


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