Umeshwari Khurana

About Umeshwari Khurana

As a Project Management professional with over 12 years of experience, I specialise in managing multilingual localization projects, ensuring timely and budget-conscious delivery for global clients. I possess deep expertise in tools like Trados, MemoQ, and Jira, which allow me to streamline workflows and enhance project efficiency. With a solid foundation in vendor management, team leadership, and financial oversight, I consistently drive improvements in project execution, delivering quality results under tight deadlines. My background also includes fostering strong client relationships and implementing innovative project management strategies. Having successfully spearheaded process improvements, I boosted project efficiency by 15% and consistently achieved 100% on-time delivery rates. I am currently pursuing a PMP certification to further sharpen my skills and stay ahead in the project management field. I thrive in global environments, facilitating seamless cross-functional collaboration.

Experience

1. Project Manager

   RWS

   Jul 2022 — Present

   Oversaw the overall handling of the client localization projects, in terms of Quality Assurance, budgetary constraints and time constraints. Managed and oversaw a team of localization professionals, language specialists, and programmers to ensure that multiple language projects are completed in the best manner possible while attempting to set high standards for organisational performance. Designed and executed strategic project plans, HERO and budgets, and a print management approach, which is needed to maintain efficient resource allocation and productivity. Provided key interface between clients whilst offering regular communication updates, concerns, and client account satisfaction. Oversaw the relations with the vendors, negotiated contracts, and evaluated vendor performances to ensure that the localized content met the required standards. Launched the incorporation of project management tools to improve organisational processes, strengthen communications, and boost monitoring and reporting capabilities. Provided support to the team members to enhance their personal and organisational growth and to promote efficiency of the team. Managed localization procedures more centrally by insourcing the client services that used to be outsourced before. Coordinated project documentation, which includes Scope of Work, Project Plan, company’s Style Guide, Glossary/Terminology Database, Translation Memory (TM), and Resource Schedule.Key Accomplishments: Successfully managed high-value localization projects for global clients, achieving a 100% on-time delivery rate. Spearheaded process improvements that resulted in a 15% increase in project efficiency.

Education

• University of Mumbai

  Bachelor of Management Studies (BMS)

  2009 — 2012

• University of Mumbai

  Bachelor of Business Administration - BBA, Project Management