Technical Project Manager - AI-Powered Translation System
Globalme
Job Title: Technical Project Manager – AI-Powered Translation System
Location: Remote but based in Poland (Speaks Polish)
Job Type: Full-time, contract for 6 months with possibility to extend it.
About the Role: We are looking for an experienced Technical Project Manager to oversee the implementation, deployment, and maintenance of a custom AI-driven translation system for a major corporate client. This role requires someone with strong project management skills, a technical background in software development and integration, and an ability to navigate complex contractual obligations while ensuring smooth execution across multiple stakeholders.
The project involves developing a translation system using both off-the-shelf software and custom-built components, ensuring scalability, compliance with Polish data security laws, and seamless integration with the client’s existing IT infrastructure. The system will be hosted in a dedicated remote server room, requiring close collaboration with client IT teams.
Key Responsibilities:
Project Management & Execution:
- Lead and oversee the end-to-end development, implementation, and maintenance of the AI-driven translation system.
- Ensure compliance with the two governing contracts (Implementation Contract & Maintenance Contract), including managing analysis, construction, testing, deployment, and stabilization phases.
- Define and track milestones, deliverables, and timelines, ensuring alignment with contractual obligations.
- Act as the primary liaison between internal teams, software supplier, and our customer to ensure clear expectations and seamless coordination.
- Anticipate risks and proactively resolve issues, particularly regarding change management, stabilization, delivery timelines, and infrastructure dependencies.
Stakeholder & Contract Management:
- Ensure all contractual requirements are met regarding analysis documentation, system testing, go-live coordination, and post-launch stabilization.
- Monitor change requests and deviations, ensuring they are well-documented, communicated, and approved as per contract terms.
- Establish escalation paths for requirement disputes and ensure proper internal alignment (e.g., liaising with sales teams when necessary).
- Maintain strict compliance with subcontractor management protocols, including suppliers ‘involvement in development and maintenance.
Technical Oversight:
- Work closely with engineering teams to ensure seamless integration of off-the-shelf and custom-built translation components.
- Oversee infrastructure setup in the customer’s remote server room, ensuring integration into their network.
- Define and enforce quality standards, ensuring the system meets functional and non-functional requirements.
- Ensure a robust pre-launch testing process to mitigate go-live risks and minimize post-launch disruptions.
Reporting & Documentation:
- Ensure timely delivery of all required documentation (analysis reports, SLA reports, system modifications, training materials, etc.).
- Maintain clear records of customer dependencies and delays, ensuring accountability and transparent communication.
- Provide regular updates to senior management and key stakeholders.
Training & Support:
- Oversee user training sessions and ensure the client’s teams are well-equipped to use and maintain the system.
- Ensure smooth knowledge transfer to the client’s IT team and end-users.
Key Qualifications:
· Experience in NLP or Machine Learning and Training
· Experience working with third-party software vendors, particularly in AI/translation-related technologies and SLA’s.
· 3+ years of experience in technical project management, particularly in AI, NLP, or software integration projects.
· Proven track record of managing enterprise IT projects with multiple stakeholders and contractual constraints.
· Strong understanding of software development lifecycle (SDLC), cloud-based deployment, and machine learning (ML) implementation.
· Knowledge of data security and compliance requirements, preferably within Polish/European regulations.
· Excellent communication, negotiation, and stakeholder management skills.
· Ability to anticipate risks, troubleshoot issues, and drive structured problem-solving approaches.
· Experience managing remote IT infrastructure deployments and system integrations is a plus.
· Familiarity with automated translation technologies (MT, TM) or similar platforms is a strong advantage.
· Polish native speaker, writing business English.
· Familiar with project management tools like MS Project.
Why Join Us?
- Work on an innovative AI-driven translation project with cutting-edge technology.
- Collaborate with international teams and leading translation software providers.
- Opportunity to shape and optimize a mission-critical system for a large corporate client.
- Competitive compensation and opportunity for long-term engagement.
If you are a results-driven Technical Project Manager with a background in AI, NLP, or enterprise IT solutions, we want to hear from you!