Project Manager (Localization) - DE & EN speaker

TransPerfect; Hamburg; On-site; EUR 55,000 - 75,000; Full time

Job summary

TransPerfect is seeking a Project Manager to oversee end-to-end localization engagements for global clients in Hamburg. You will coordinate with clients, internal teams and external vendors to ensure timelines, quality and client satisfaction throughout the project lifecycle.

The role requires a minimum Bachelor’s degree and strong German and English communication, superb organizational skills and a proactive, problem-solving mindset in a fast-paced environment.

Qualifications

• German and English language proficiency required.
• Excellent organizational and time-management skills.
• Customer-focused mindset with strong relationship-building.
• Proactive, solutions-oriented with decision-making within remit.
• Ability to work under time pressure in a fast-paced environment.
• Outgoing, collaborative team player who can coordinate stakeholders.

Responsibilities

• Manage client relationships and act as a trusted contact for clients throughout the project lifecycle.
• Oversee end-to-end localization projects from receipt to delivery.
• Coordinate internal teams and external stakeholders to align deliverables with client expectations.
• Plan timelines, monitor progress and anticipate bottlenecks to keep projects on track.
• Ensure high-quality deliverables and client satisfaction.
• Solve problems proactively and take ownership of projects across multiple workstreams.
• Drive multiple projects simultaneously with attention to detail and client focus.

Skills

German & English

Organizational skills

Customer-focused

Problem solving

Cross-functional collaboration

Deadline management

Team player

Education

Bachelor's degree

Job description

About the role

Are you a natural communicator who enjoys building relationships, coordinating projects and making things happen? Join TransPerfect’s team as a Project Manager, where you’ll play a key role in delivering high-quality translation and localization solutions to global clients. Acting as a central point of contact throughout the project lifecycle, you’ll manage requests from initial brief through to final delivery, ensuring every project runs smoothly, meets deadlines and exceeds client expectations. This is an opportunity to combine customer relationship management, project coordination and problem-solving in an international, multilingual environment. You’ll work closely with clients, internal teams and external vendors, balancing competing priorities and taking ownership of projects from start to finish.

Key responsibilities

• Manage client relationships: serve as a trusted point of contact for clients, understanding their needs, providing guidance and keeping them informed throughout the project lifecycle.
• Oversee end-to-end localization projects: manage the full workflow, from receiving and reviewing client requests to coordinating production, monitoring progress and ensuring successful delivery.
• Coordinate people and processes: collaborate with internal teams and relevant external stakeholders to ensure project requirements are clearly communicated and deliverables are aligned with client expectations.
• Plan and manage deadlines: establish timelines, monitor project progress, anticipate potential bottlenecks and take proactive action to keep projects on track.
• Ensure quality and customer satisfaction: maintain high standards of accuracy, consistency and service quality while ensuring deliverables meet agreed requirements.
• Solve problems proactively: address changing priorities, unexpected challenges and time-sensitive requests with a practical, solutions-oriented approach.
• Take ownership and drive results: manage multiple projects simultaneously, balancing attention to detail with efficiency and maintaining a strong focus on client satisfaction.

Required skills and qualifications

• Minimum Bachelor’s degree or its equivalent
• Strong written and verbal communication skills in both German and English
• Strong organizational skills, with a structured and detail-oriented approach to managing workflows, deadlines and competing priorities
• A customer-focused mindset, with the ability to understand client needs, communicate clearly and build positive working relationships
• A proactive, solutions-oriented approach and the confidence to take responsibility for projects and make decisions within your remit
• The ability to remain composed and effective in a fast-paced environment, even when working under time pressure
• An outgoing, collaborative team player able to build meaningful relationships, coordinate different stakeholders and motivate others to work towards shared goals

Nice to have

• Ideally 2+ years in project coordination/project management roles
• Experience working in the translation, localization or language services industry, or relevant studies related to this field
• Previous experience in customer service, client relationship management or similar client-facing roles

Why join us?

• Global opportunities: collaborate with international colleagues and clients across a global network.
• Meaningful relationships: build lasting partnerships with clients, colleagues and external vendors.
• Real ownership: play a central role in owning the full lifecycle of complex projects, taking responsibility and solving challenges alongside the industry´s leaders and subject matter experts.
• Professional development: expand your localization, project management and client consulting skills, overseeing diverse projects with a variety of content types from clients across different industries, developing your career within the organization.

Equal Employment Opportunity & Inclusion

TransPerfect is an equal opportunity employer committed to providing a workplace free from discrimination.

We welcome and value individuals of all backgrounds and do not discriminate on the basis of race, color, creed, religion, sex, gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, age, national origin, disability, veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by applicable law.

We believe that diversity strengthens our teams, drives innovation and enriches the way we work together.

Our goal is to foster an inclusive and accessible workplace where everyone feels respected, valued and empowered to contribute their unique perspectives and talents.

We are committed to creating an environment where people can thrive, collaborate and do their best work.

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