Translation Project Coordinator (Entry-level)

Localization Academy Inc.; São Paulo; On-site; BRL 60,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

TransPerfect is seeking an entry-level Project Coordinator in São Paulo, Brazil, to manage language and translation projects from start to finish. You will serve as the single point of accountability and help define project scope, timelines, and resource needs.

You will liaise with sales, translators, and QA teams to ensure accuracy and on-time delivery, while developing a career path toward PM leadership through hands-on project management experience.

Qualifications

• Excellent written and verbal English communication skills
• Minimum Bachelor's degree or equivalent
• Experience coordinating projects a plus
• Excellent problem solving and analytical skills
• Effective time management

Responsibilities

• Be responsible for the entire life-cycle of all language/translation projects assigned
• Juggle multiple projects and priorities simultaneously in a fast-paced environment
• Understand and abide by individual project instructions
• Liaise with sales staff to clarify project parameters
• Establish and maintain excellent relationships with contract translators and proofreaders globally
• Coordinate with quality personnel to ensure translations comply with instructions and are linguistically accurate
• Communicate any issues/problems/caveats or additional information to sales staff as soon as that information is available
• Research and understand all industries that TransPerfect markets to including industry leaders and current events
• Investigate/resolve client complaints, problem solve, and work with QA/Management to ensure systemic changes
• Perform other special projects or duties when required

Skills

English communication

Project coordination

Problem solving

Time management

Education

Bachelor's degree

Job description

Summary

The position of Project Coordinator is a key player at TransPerfect. Project Coordinators execute all language/translation projects from the start to the finish and serve as a single point of accountability for their successful completion. Individuals in this entry level role are more inclined to stick in a Project Management-oriented career path (working to become a Team Lead or Department Manager, for instance).

Description

• Be responsible for the entire life-cycle of all language/translation projects assigned to the individual


• Juggle multiple projects and priorities simultaneously in a fast-paced environment


• Understand and abide by individual project instructions


• Liaise with sales staff to clarify project parameters


• Establish and maintain excellent relationships with contract translators and proofreaders globally


• Coordinate with quality personnel to ensure that the translation perfectly complies with instructions and is linguistically perfect


• Communicate any issues/problems/caveats or additional information to sales staff as soon as that information is available


• Research and understand all industries that TransPerfect markets to including industry leaders, current events and any other pertinent data


• Investigate/resolve client complaints, problem solve, and work with QA/Management to ensure that appropriate systemic changes are implemented


• Perform other special projects or duties when required

Required Skills

• Excellent written and verbal English communication skills


• Minimum Bachelor's degree or equivalent


• Experience coordinating projects and assignment of resources a plus


• Excellent problem solving and analytical skills


• Effective time management