Translation Project Manager

Purpose

Manage a series of localisation projects costu2013effectively, efficiently and to the highest quality standards in our industry. This will involve the effective coordination of in‑house and external suppliers as well as technological resources. In addition, the Project Manager will provide support to Team Lead/Senior Project Managers and Head of Operations as and when required.

Project Management And Administration Including

• Preparing quotes and timelines based on client requirements and seeking approval by Team Lead/Senior Project Manager/Head of Operations where relevant.
• Supporting the Team Lead/Senior Project Manager with the development of new training and processes.
• Selecting appropriate resources from a database of translation professionals, ensuring that we can supply when required the correct breadth of languages, experience, cost and expertise.
• Coordination of human and technical resources to achieve the successful completion of projects and jobs.
• Liaising with customers.
• Monitoring deadlines and budgets.
• Achieving agreed deadlines.
• Effective use of MemoQ and Portico.
• Providing excellent customer service.
• Participating actively in client calls and meetings.
• Completing other tasks as requested by Team Lead/Senior Project Managers or Head of Operations.

Accountabilities And Responsibilities

• Quality of Output.
• Adherence to agreed work practices.
• Supplier selection and control.
• Operating within project budgets, monitoring profitability.
• Project completion.
• Maintaining a clear, well organised structure for projects.
• Delegating tasks to team members as appropriate.
• Providing support for junior colleagues.
• Building and maintaining client relationships.
• Taking responsibility for accurately planning all necessary stages of a project lifecycle.
• Taking responsibility for seeking support as and when required and ensuring daily and weekly planner is up‑to‑date.

Experience And Skills

• Excellent communication skills - both written and verbal, with strong numeric and analytical skills.
• Highly motivated, with demonstrated problem solving and organisational skills.
• Flexible and adaptable enough to be able to work in a variety of roles in a rapidly changing environment.
• Ability to work calmly and effectively under pressure in order to prioritise workload and meet client deadlines.
• Knowledge of a foreign language an advantage.
• Ability to take responsibility and ownership and use initiative.
• Excellent attention to detail.
• Enthusiasm and inclination to learn.
• Willingness to share expertise.
• 1-2 years Project Management experience.
• Team player.
• Graduate - ideally with a language/translation degree.