Translation Project Coordinator - SP

TransPerfect; São Paulo; On-site; BRL 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

TransPerfect is seeking an entry-level Project Coordinator to manage the full lifecycle of translation projects. You will act as the primary point of accountability, coordinating across teams to ensure on-time delivery and quality.

This role offers a path toward progression into a Team Lead or Department Manager position. You will juggle multiple projects, interpret client instructions, and liaise with sales to align project parameters.

Qualifications

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

Responsibilities

• Own the end-to-end life-cycle of language/translation projects assigned to you.
• Juggle multiple projects and priorities in a fast-paced environment.
• Understand and abide by individual project instructions.
• Liaise with sales staff to clarify project parameters.
• Establish and maintain relationships with contract translators and proofreaders globally.
• Coordinate with QA personnel to ensure linguistic accuracy and compliance with instructions.
• Communicate issues or caveats to sales staff as information becomes available.
• Research industries TransPerfect serves and stay updated on industry leaders and events.
• Investigate/resolve client complaints, problem solve, and drive systemic improvements with QA/Management.
• Perform other special projects or duties as required.

Skills

English communication

Project coordination

Time management

Analytical skills

Education

Bachelor's degree or equivalent

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