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