Operations Project Lead

Overview

Join a dynamic team at a leading automotive manufacturer, partnering with Aquent, and make a real impact on the efficiency and productivity of their engineering teams. As a Project Lead, you’ll play a crucial role in two key areas: managing a team of translators and overseeing the operational aspects of a temporary office location. This unique opportunity blends linguistic coordination with facilities management, offering a diverse and challenging experience.

This exciting role offers the chance to streamline communication within a global organization and ensure a smooth and efficient work environment for a large team. Your organizational skills and problem-solving abilities will be essential in navigating the complexities of international collaboration and facilities oversight.
Responsibilities:

Translator Management:

• Lead and manage a team of contract-based translators, ensuring effective resource allocation across engineering teams.
• Develop and maintain a clear system for tracking translator resources and escalate any roadblocks to resolution.
• Manage relationships with translation vendors, ensuring timely purchase orders and invoice processing.

Office Management:

• Oversee all aspects of the temporary office location, including functionality and maintenance.
• Manage vendors related to office rental, restroom facilities, power equipment, cleaning, and grounds maintenance.
• Source and evaluate new vendors as needed.
• Conduct regular audits of the office location, identify areas for improvement, and implement necessary actions.
• Plan and implement future temporary office locations, securing executive approval and managing the implementation process.
• Develop standardized approaches to office location management, addressing any existing inefficiencies.
• Vendor Management

Must-Have Qualifications:

• 2-year Associate’s or Technical Degree with experience in a construction environment or technical field, or 5+ years of equivalent experience.
• Experience in creating and utilizing detailed project schedules.
• Proven experience in vendor management, including budgeting and invoice processing.
• Experience managing a team of 20+ individuals.

Nice-to-Have Qualifications:

• Experience with Ariba or SAP.
• AutoCAD experience, including the ability to read, interpret, and modify 2D drawings.

The target hiring compensation range for this role is $36 to $40 an hour. Compensation is based on several factors including, but not limited to education, relevant work experience, relevant certifications, and location.

About Aquent Talent:
Aquent Talent connects the best talent in marketing, creative, and design with the world’s biggest brands. Our eligible talent get access to amazing benefits like subsidized health, vision, and dental plans, paid sick leave, and retirement plans with a match. We also offer free online training through Aquent Gymnasium. More information on our awesome benefits!
Aquent is an equal-opportunity employer. We evaluate qualified applicants without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, veteran status, and other legally protected characteristics. We’re about creating an inclusive environment—one where different backgrounds, experiences, and perspectives are valued, and everyone can contribute, grow their careers, and thrive.

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