Remote Senior Translation Project Manager

  • Contract

Company Description

Our client is an established language solutions company based in the East Coast of United States. They are a vibrant and growing company. 

Job Description

We are looking for a fulltime, remote senior project manager who will work remotely to support the client. You need to be available for 8 AM to 5 PM or 9 AM to 6 PM Eastern Standard Time (EST)

  • 2 years of translation project management experience is required
  • Knowledge of CAT tools such as Trados
  • Knowledge of transcription and transcription tools a huge plus
  • Knowledge of Plunet a huge plus

RESPONSIBILITIES:

  • ·         Support cost estimate analysis and preparation
  • ·         Development of efficient workflows and oversee the use and maintenance of tools such as translation memories, style guides, and glossaries
  • ·         Preparation of files to be translated and transcribed
  • ·         Placement of projects with translators and transcriptionists
  • ·         Negotiation of budgets and deadlines with freelance translators; keeping track of project profit margins and negotiating rates where applicable.
  • ·         Development of schedules
  • ·         Supervision of the progress of translation projects
  • ·         Updating translation memory tools
  • ·         Reviewing translated documents, vendor translation quality reviews, and proofing all outgoing projects as a final QA.
  • ·         Investigating client language questions
  • ·         Work as part of a team to ensure workloads are evenly distributed
  • ·         Maintain accurate and up-to-date administrative tasks and management reporting.
  • ·         Analysis of projects using translation memory software

Qualifications

  • Bachelor’s degree in business, foreign language, translation, or related field
  • Minimum two years translation industry experience
  • Thorough knowledge and regular use of at least one CAT tool (such as Trados or MemoQ).
  • Knowledge of Plunet a big plus
  • Knowledge of transcription and proven aptitude with a wide variety of media players & foot pedals is a huge plus
  • Excellent level of English
  • Able to juggle multiple tasks under pressure in a fast-paced environment
  • Strong verbal and written communication skills
  • Positive attitude and a true team player
  • Ability to develop budgets and timelines
  • Energetic self-starter with initiative and creative approach to problem solving
  • Strong computer skills including MS Office and Internet applications
  • Commitment to professional customer service
  • Fluency in English

Additional Information

  • Inquisitive and strong problem-solving skills
  • “Tech-friendly” and “tech-savvy”;
  • Very organized;
  • Thorough;
  • Detail-oriented;
  • Self-starter;
  • Responsive;
  • Flexible;
  • Available;
  • Positive attitude