International Corporate Contractor - Translation Project Manager

This is a Corporate Contract Position. All applicants must be located outside of the United States.

Primary Goal: The Translation Project Manager oversees document translation projects ensuring timeliness and accuracy of client deliverables. A Translation PM, supervises, coaches, and directs Freelance Linguists and will act as the primary point of contact for existing clients. This is a high-visibility role utilizing technology, people, and processes to deliver world-class services across a wide variety of industries.

Responsibilities:

• Job scoping and quoting for existing clients - must be available to work East Coast Time Zone Hours.
• Recruit, schedule, and manage Freelance Linguist and PM resources to meet client needs
• Negotiate with freelance linguists on project rates and ensure target margins are met
• Select the appropriate freelance/ PM resources for each project and manage them throughout the process.
• File management/ database maintenance and oversight
• Utilize Company tools and technologies including Wordbee, Quoting Tools, VDRs
• Ensure quality control for project deliverables and take corrective action as needed
• Other duties as assigned

Required Minimum Education and Experience:

• Bachelor’s Degree from an accredited college or university
• Full working knowledge of MS Office Suite (Word, XLS, PowerPoint)
• High-level understanding of TMS workflow and Translation Memory (TM) tools
• Working knowledge of Desktop Publishing Tools (InDesign, Photoshop, Quark)
• Foreign Language skills are a definite plus
• Demonstrated proficiency with Microsoft Office Word and PowerPoint and superior knowledge of Excel
• Experience with Google Docs and Apple/Mac Operating System preferred

Additional Preferred Requirements:

• Ability to work independently in a decentralized environment, without the reliance on direct authority
• Highest level of personal and professional integrity and ethics
• Proven ability to interpret strategic and operational business requirements, providing expert advice and financial counsel
• Broad understanding of current and emerging technology practices
• High level of initiative, accountability, and follow-through
• Value strong teamwork and collaboration skills
• Demonstrated problem solving and decision-making skills;
• Ability to manage multiple initiatives and projects and prioritize needs
• Strong sense of service and passion for the company and business
• Authorized to legally work for any employer in the United States
• Willingness to submit to any requested background checks
• Fluent in English