29.755, Jobs: Applied Linguistics; Computational Linguistics; General Linguistics; Phonetics; Phonology: Linguistic Project Manager, Google

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Subject: 29.755, Jobs: Applied Linguistics; Computational Linguistics; General Linguistics; Phonetics; Phonology: Linguistic Project Manager, Google

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Date: Fri, 16 Feb 2018 10:21:38
From: Eileen O'Neill [eileenoneill at google.com]
Subject: Applied Linguistics; Computational Linguistics; General Linguistics; Phonetics; Phonology: Linguistic Project Manager, Google, California, USA

 
University or Organization: Google (via Adecco) 
Job Location: California, USA 
Job Title: Linguistic Project Manager
Job Rank: Other

Specialty Areas: Applied Linguistics; Computational Linguistics; General Linguistics; Phonetics; Phonology; Text to Speech


Description:

As a Linguistic Project Manager you will work with cross-functional team
members (including but not limited to: linguists, other linguistic project
managers, program managers, and engineers) on creating guidelines and setting
standards for a variety of text to speech projects across multiple locales.
You will manage communications with vendors processing large amount of
linguistic data to achieve high-quality output.

This includes:
- Reviewing and/or creating guidelines for TTS projects involving text
processing and audio data evaluation
- Communicating with cross-functional team members to create timelines and
track progress for data collection and work
- Evaluating and analyzing data quality

Job requirements:
- Degree in Linguistics or equivalent experience in Phonetics/Phonology or
Speech
- Excellent oral and written communication skills
- Ability to quickly grasp technical concepts
- Excellent organizational skills and attention to details
- Previous project management experience

Plus: 
- Programming language or previous experience working in Linux environment
- Speaker of one or more Indic languages

Project duration: 6 months (with potential extension). This is a fixed-term
contract, not a permanent position. 

This position is based in Mountain View.

For immediate consideration, please email your CV and cover letter in English
(in PDF format) with "Linguistic Project Manager [MTV]" in the subject line,
to the application email below.



Application Deadline: 05-Mar-2018 
	  
Email Address for Applications: dataopsman at gmail.com 
Contact Information:
	Eileen O'Neill 
	Email: dataopsman at gmail.com 


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