Translation Project Coordinator - IP

ZipRecruiter; Manchester; On-site; GBP 25,000 - 35,000; Full time

Job summary

TransPerfect, a leader in translation services, is seeking a Translation Project Coordinator in Manchester. This role involves managing the project life-cycle, coordinating with contract translators, and ensuring high-quality standards in translations. Ideal candidates will have strong communication skills and the ability to handle multiple priorities in a dynamic environment.

Qualifications

• Minimum Bachelor's degree or equivalent required.
• Excellent verbal and written English skills essential.
• Ability to multi-task and manage time effectively.

Responsibilities

• Manage the life-cycle of all assigned projects.
• Liaise with sales staff and maintain relationships with translators.
• Coordinate quality assurance for translations.

Skills

Excellent written and verbal English communication skills

Excellent problem solving and analytical skills

Strong interpersonal skills

Effective time management

Strong organizational skills

Attention to detail

Ability to multi-task

Education

Bachelor's degree or equivalent

Tools

MS Office

Job description

Job Description

TransPerfect helps organizations navigate the global marketplace. It remains founder-led – and has striven to maintain the ethos and drive that led them to grow organically year-on-year for the past 30 years. Starting in an NYU dorm room in the early 1990s, TransPerfect is recognized as the largest translation and services company in the world, with thousands of employees located in 100+ offices around the world, surpassing $1 billion in revenue in 2021.

The position of the Translation Project Coordinator is responsible for managing and coordinating the completion of all projects.

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/caveats or additional
• Distribute information to sales staff as soon as that information is available

Required skills and experience:

• Excellent written and verbal English communication skills
• Minimum Bachelor’s degree or equivalent
• Excellent problem solving and analytical skills
• 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

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