Program Management Team Manager
Program Management Team
About Translation Commons
Translation Commons is a nonprofit public charity dedicated to providing a reliable and scalable method for digitally rendering languages. Our mission is to solve the problem of unrepresented languages struggling to participate in a global communications network, and since 2015, we have successfully helped digitize numerous endangered languages.
Position Description
Translation Commons is looking for a creative and motivated leader to take up the volunteer position of Program Management Team Manager. Each team has two managers working in conjunction with each other to establish and manage a team of volunteers to fulfill the functions of the Program Management Team. This is a great opportunity for you to contribute to an international volunteer organization and to share your expertise. The Program Management Team is responsible for managing Translation Commons’ language-focused programs. These programs create a global impact through resource creation and research. Through this position, you will learn the inner workings of the programs department of a non-profit organization focused on languages. This role will help you pursue careers in program and project management.
Key Responsibilities
- Working with the team advisor to develop and improve frameworks and communication channels for the different processes within the Program Management Team;
- Creating roles that need to be filled within the Program Management Team and interviewing volunteers to fill these roles;
- Managing and motivating the Program Management Team to ensure that progress is being made;
- Delegating tasks to Program Management Team volunteers to ensure the functioning of the team;
- Making final decisions related to the Program Management Team;
- Being the central point of contact for all Program Management needs;
- Acting as owners on the Team’s G-Suite and adding members and access rights;
- Being ultimately responsible for the deliverables produced by the team.
Desired Skills and Experience
- Ability to motivate and inspire volunteers;
- Experience in program and project management;
- Visionary outlook of the team’s contribution to TC’s mission;
- A “go-getter” attitude and the ability to take initiative to develop new goals for the Program Management Team;
- Ability to identify problems and to use creativity and initiative to solve them;
- Strong project management skills;
- Strong communication skills and ability to lead meetings;
- Weekly commitment of at least 5 hours per week.
