Bilingual Associate Project Manager - Toronto, Canada - Savvas Learning Company

Savvas Learning Company

Verified Company

Toronto, Canada

2 weeks ago

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Sophia Lee

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Description

Savvas Learning Company is a global education company that produces award-winning learning solutions that empower educators and engage students with the highest quality content.

Recognized as an industry leader, we serve millions of K-12 learners with innovative, student-centered educational programs that turn today's classrooms into active learning environments.

By embracing technology, personalized learning, and immersive experiences delivered across multiple platforms, we design our learning solutions to be more accessible and relevant to each student.

Our comprehensive solutions for core curriculum, and supplemental and intervention programs - supported by an array of professional development services - allow teachers to use data to inform classroom practices and tailor instructions to an individual's abilities and learning styles.

SUMMARY

We are seeking a Bilingual Associate Project Manager (English and French) who is excited to be part of a team that is committed to creating new, culturally relevant curriculum materials that engage today's students.

The Bilingual Associate Project Manager will use their educational background and language skills in combination with on-the-job training in editorial processes and project management in the development of new and innovative instructional materials for Grades K-12.

The Bilingual Associate Project Manager will lead Bilingual projects while working collaboratively with the rest of the French editorial team to execute assignments to meet the quality standards for the project.

PRIMARY RESPONSIBILITIES

Organize and facilitate project planning, regular meetings, reviews, support sprint, and release planning with the digital team to ensure all projects are on time and on budget.
Monitor project workflow, ensuring milestones and due dates are met or adjusted as needed.
Establish a relationship with the vendor and oversee the quality of the translated works by reviewing content and providing feedback as needed.
Assist the French editorial team with editing, researching, factchecking, and proofreading as needed.
Maintain trackers, file electronic and print records, process documentation; recommend improvements, create necessary standards, tools, and best practices, and document them as needed.
Adapt project plans, schedules, and resource assignments as required throughout releases to respond to emerging requirements and risks.
Learn and follow established procedures and company policies.
Seek guidance or clarification from supervisor when objectives or directions are not clear
Show growth over time in response to supervisor's direction and coaching
Provide accurate status on all assignments.
Initiate and participate in project meetings and discussions.

REQUIRED KNOWLEDGE AND EXPERIENCE

Bilingual (English and French)
Postsecondary degree, preferably with a specialization in Translation (EN to FR or FR to EN) or French
Experience managing largescale digital and print projects for large organizations
Superior written and oral communication skills, including a good grasp of language conventions
Detailoriented, but with an understanding of overall project objectives and goals
Ability to multitask, work independently, set priorities, and adapt to a fastpaced working environment
Ability to complete assigned tasks on time with the required level of quality
Proficiency in MS Word, Excel, and G-Suite
Ability to implement constructive feedback to refine skills

To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

This person must be able to sit or stand at a computer for a reasonable length of time typing and reading as well as when presenting.
This individual must have the ability to look at a computer screen for long periods every day.
The ability to handle a high volume of work in a short period of time, handle multiple priorities simultaneously, and operate in a demanding work environment is important.
Reliable attendance and punctuality are critical to successful performance in this role.

This job description is meant to describe the general nature of the job to be performed and is not intended to be an all-inclusive listing of job duties or responsibilities that are required of the employee for this job.

Job duties and responsibilities and activities may change, or new ones may be assigned at any time with or without notice as requested by managers or as required by business needs.

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Savvas Learning Company provides access to a benefits experience created to offer our employees choice, flexibility, and the opportunity to save money for the future.

Benefits include medical, dental, vision, tax-advantaged accounts, pharmacy, life insurance, disability insurance, matching 401(k), and paid time off. Our benefits are part of a total pack