translate plus, an award-winning Top 10 international Language Services Provider, including, Top 3 in the EU and Top 2 in the UK, is a Publicis Groupe company, one of the most well-established advertising corporations globally. translate plus sits within the network’s cross-media production platform, Publicis Production. This brings together production specialists who are experts in video, digital media, and print, to produce award-winning content for leading global brands.

Recent recognition awards for translate plus include an award for “Great Employers”, and an award for “Women in Business”, more details can be found on our website regarding these two great achievements. translate plus also promotes numerous employee well-being policies across all our offices, which align with Publicis Groupe guidelines. We offer WFH flexibility to all employees as well as relevant programmes to help promote mental and physical well-being.

translate plus is an equal opportunities employer that welcomes applications from all sections of society and does not discriminate on grounds of race, religion, or belief, ethnic or national origin, disability, age citizenship, marital, domestic, or civil partnership status, sexual orientation, or gender identity.

We are looking to hire a Project Manager that will be responsible for meeting the requirements for all aspects of the production process and for managing the translation project in accordance with translate plus procedures, the agreement with the client, and any other relevant specifications.

Project Management

• Plan, schedule and monitor translation projects and other projects as needed.
• Analyse the translation projects (word count, languages, file type, etc.) with the help of CAT (computer-aided translation) tools.
• Source, negotiate, and assign various competent language professionals, such as translators, interpreters, technical experts, and vendors of various types.
• Create client costs accurately and in accordance with client rate cards and internal procedures.
• Monitor to ensure the project does not exceed the agreed budget and company target margins.
• Disseminate information, issue instructions related to the assignment, and manage the project to all parties involved.
• Monitor to ensure compliance with agreed-upon schedules and deadlines.
• Proofread and QA-check translations, as well as perform layout checks and edits on the final documents.
• Handle client and project-related documentation and administration.

Clients

• Monitor constant conformity to the client agreement, and project specifications, and, where necessary, communicate with all parties involved in the project, including the client.
• Lead regular communication with clients to receive briefs and information on the projects. 
• Lead effective communication with linguists and colleagues to ensure customer satisfaction.
• Liaise with and collaborate with other teams and departments as needed.
• Manage and handle feedback. If necessary, implement corrections and/or corrective action.

Teamwork

• Support other teams with projects as needed.

Process Improvement

•  Know and follow translate plus internal procedures, including time tracking.
• Participate in process improvement initiatives.
• Share knowledge (best practice, lessons learned) with peers and other teams.
•  Proactively provide solutions on project-related matters.

Personal Development

• Improve personal and professional competencies. 
• Maintain and action the agreed personal development plan in consultation with the line managerz.
• Participate in training courses and other types of training to improve and develop a personal skill set.
• Seek and provide feedback as part of the performance management process

Skills and competence requirements:

• Strong oral and written English skills – at least B2
• Minimum of 1-2 years of working experience in a client-driven company, preferably in the Language Service Providers’ industry  
• Bachelor’s degree or equivalent will be considered a plus
• Excellent computer literacy including advanced Microsoft Office skills
• Experience in an international multicultural environment will be considered a plus
• Outstanding communication and interpersonal skills
• Being able to multitask, prioritize and stay calm under pressure
•  Excellent planning and organization skills   
• Previous use of CAT tools, including Trados Studio, XBench, or other industry-specific applications will be considered a plus
• Would be a bonus to have past experience with medical devices
   

What we offer:

• Career development and progression possibilities
• High quality trainings (via inhouse and external trainers) and access to thousands of on-line/e-learning courses to develop essential, functional and industry skills (via Publicis Marcel, LinkedIn Learning, etc.)
• Work your world – As part of the Publicis Groupe policy, up to 6 weeks of working from a different country
• Café Marcel – Networking opportunities with fellow colleagues in the Publicis Groupe all around the world
• Inhouse subsidised Publicis Groupe restaurant
• Access to subsidised wellness activities (acupuncture, manicures and massages)
• Staff discount at bars and restaurants in the local area around the office
• Staff discount at Westfield shopping centre
• Life assurance and Income protection (disability benefit)
• Paid leave days increase on yearly basis
• Work in an Iconic office complex

We also offer an extensive Employee Benefits Scheme, which includes:

• Team building events
• Working from home
• Flex hours
• Office equipment allowance
• Family friendly policies (extended maternity/paternity leaves etc)
• Breakfast, fruits, tea, coffee, cereal
• Team lunches
• Easter hamper
• Pizza day (in office)
• Flu vaccine
• Eye test
• Friday drinks
• Summer gathering
• Christmas gathering
• Christmas gifts/vouchers

In addition to the general benefits scheme we also offer a Service Recognition Plan, which means that with every year at translate plus there are additional rewards for employees such as extra holidays, dental insurance, bonus payments, treats & vouchers, etc.

If you cannot wait to become the next member of our successful team, please contact us now!

Please note that we normally receive a very large number of applications. We aim to get back to you as soon as possible should you be invited for an interview. If you are not invited for an interview at this stage, your application will be saved for future consideration - with your explicit permission and as per our GDPR-policy and/or related official regulations.