Interpreting Operations Manager

Jobgether; Remote; CAD 80,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading recruitment agency is seeking an Interpreting Operations Manager in Canada. This fully remote role involves overseeing and optimizing interpreting operations, ensuring quality, efficiency, and profitability. Responsibilities include supervising project managers, improving processes, and managing budgets. Candidates should have over 5 years of management experience in the interpreting industry and fluency in English plus additional languages. This position offers opportunities for professional growth within a diverse, global environment.

Benefits

Fully remote work environment

Professional growth opportunities

Exposure to international clients

Qualifications

• More than 5 years of experience in management within the interpreting industry.
• Deep knowledge of industry standards and process optimization.
• Proven experience with budget management and strategic decision-making.

Responsibilities

• Oversee execution of interpreting projects ensuring quality and efficiency.
• Supervise project managers, providing guidance and performance oversight.
• Own and improve operational processes and workflows.

Skills

Management-level experience within interpreting industry

Knowledge of interpreting operations

Understanding of interpreting tools and AI applications

Negotiation and conflict resolution skills

Strong communication skills

Fluency in English and additional languages

Job description

This position is posted by Jobgether on behalf of a partner company. We are currently looking for a Interpreting Operations Manager in Canada.

This role offers the opportunity to lead and optimize large‑scale interpreting operations within a fully remote, global environment. You will oversee the end‑to‑end execution of interpreting projects, ensuring quality, efficiency, and profitability across diverse client engagements. Working closely with project managers and cross‑functional teams, you will drive operational excellence through clear processes, performance tracking, and continuous improvement. The position has a strong leadership and strategic dimension, combining people management, process optimization, and risk mitigation. Your work will directly impact service quality, client satisfaction, and operational scalability. This role is ideal for a senior operations leader who thrives in dynamic, fast‑evolving environments.

Accountabilities:

• Oversee the execution of all interpreting projects, ensuring high‑quality, timely, and cost‑effective delivery across multiple teams.
• Supervise and support project managers and operations staff, providing guidance, structure, and performance oversight.
• Own and continuously improve interpreting operations processes, workflows, and resource allocation models.
• Ensure profitability and cost efficiency by monitoring budgets, utilization, and operational performance.
• Develop and maintain tracking systems and KPIs to measure quality, productivity, and client satisfaction.
• Proactively identify risks, obstacles, and dependencies across projects, implementing solutions to mitigate impact.
• Ensure clear, consistent communication across interpreting teams, operations divisions, and internal stakeholders, including visibility into large‑scale initiatives and progress against goals.

Requirements:

• More than 5 years of management‑level experience within the interpreting industry.
• Deep knowledge of interpreting operations, industry standards, evolving technologies, and process optimization.
• Strong understanding of interpreting tools and the application of AI within language services operations.
• Proven experience managing operating budgets and making strategic decisions to improve efficiency and reduce costs.
• Demonstrated ability to build systems, support teams, and foster strong cross‑functional relationships.
• Excellent negotiation, mediation, presentation, and conflict‑resolution skills.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills, with experience engaging senior leadership.
• Comfort working in ambiguous, fast‑changing organizational environments.
• Fluency in English and at least one additional language; more languages are a plus.

Benefits:

• Full‑time, fully remote role with a global working environment.
• Opportunity to lead and shape interpreting operations at a senior level.
• Exposure to international clients, large‑scale projects, and modern language technologies.
• Collaborative, cross‑cultural team environment.
• Professional growth within a mission‑driven, operations‑focused organization.

Why Apply Through Jobgether?

We use an AI‑powered matching process to ensure your application is reviewed quickly, objectively, and fairly against the role's core requirements. Our system identifies the top‑fitting candidates, and this shortlist is then shared directly with the hiring company. The final decision and next steps (interviews, assessments) are managed by their internal team.

We appreciate your interest and wish you the best!

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