Interpreting Operations Manager

Jobgether; Remote; IDR 100.000.000 - 200.000.000; Full time

Job summary

A leading partner company in Indonesia seeks a skilled Interpreting Operations Manager to oversee large-scale interpreting operations in a fully remote environment. This senior role involves managing project execution, ensuring quality and profitability, and driving operational improvements. Candidates should have over 5 years of management experience in the interpreting industry, strong communication, and the ability to lead teams effectively. This position offers the chance to shape interpreting operations and engage with international clients.

Benefits

Fully remote role

Professional growth opportunities

Exposure to international clients

Qualifications

• Over 5 years of management-level experience in the interpreting industry.
• Strong understanding of industry standards and process optimization.
• Fluency in English and at least one additional language.

Responsibilities

• Oversee execution of interpreting projects for quality and efficiency.
• Supervise project managers and support operations staff.
• Continuously improve interpreting operations processes and workflows.

Skills

Management-level experience

Knowledge of interpreting operations

Understanding of interpreting tools and AI

Negotiation and conflict-resolution skills

Strong communication skills

Job description

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

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?

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