Project Coordinator

TransPerfect; Barcelona; On-site; EUR 28,000 - 38,000; Full time

Job summary

TransPerfect is seeking a Project Coordinator to manage the full lifecycle of translation projects. You will act as the primary point of accountability, coordinating with sales, translators, and quality teams to ensure projects meet specifications.

The role emphasizes strong English communication, problem solving, and organizational skills, with opportunities for growth in project management paths within the company.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree or equivalent required.
• Experience in customer service or project management.
• Strong problem solving and analytical skills.
• Excellent written and verbal English communication.

Responsibilities

• Manage the full life-cycle of assigned projects.
• Handle multiple projects and priorities in a fast-paced environment.
• Understand and follow project instructions.
• Liaise with sales to clarify project parameters.
• Build and maintain relationships with translators and proofreaders globally.
• Negotiate with vendors as needed.
• Coordinate with quality personnel to ensure linguistic accuracy.
• Communicate any issues to stakeholders in a timely manner.
• Distribute information to sales staff as required.

Skills

English communication

Problem solving

Customer service

Interpersonal skills

Time management

Organizational skills

MS Office

Team collaboration

Education

Bachelor’s degree or equivalent

Tools

MS Office

Job description

Who We Are:

Do you want to work for the global leader in the language services and technology industry?

Who We Are:

Do you want to work for the global leader in the language services and technology industry?

Are you interested in helping international brands/organizations find and implement solutions that allow them to communicate, operate and sell their products and services efficiently and effectively?

And are you the type of person who enjoys working in an innovative and vibrant workplace?

Then TransPerfect is for you!

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 role are more inclined to stick in a Project Management - oriented career path (working to become an Executive or Senior Project Manager, Team Lead or Department Manager).

Responsibilities:

• Be responsible for the entire life-cycle of all 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
• Negotiate with vendors
• Coordinate with quality personnel to ensure that the translation perfectly complies with instructions and is linguistically perfect
• Communicate any issues/problems that arise
• Distribute information to sales staff in a timely manner

Required skills and experience:

• Excellent written and verbal English communication skills
• Minimum Bachelor’s degree or equivalent
• Excellent problem solving and analytical skills
• Customer service and/or project management experience
• Strong interpersonal skills
• Effective time management
• Strong organizational skills, attention to detail, and the ability to multi-task
• Working knowledge of MS Office
• Ability to prioritize and schedule tasks and work in a team environment.
• Must be willing to learn new things, be open to challenges and thrive on success