Project Coordinator (Freshers are Welcome)

TransPerfect; Subang Jaya; On-site; MYR 39,000 - 56,000; Full time

Job summary

TransPerfect is seeking a Project Coordinator to manage language/translation projects from start to finish, serving as the single point of accountability for successful delivery.

You will juggle multiple projects, coordinate with sales, translators and quality personnel, and apply strong communication and time-management skills. A Bachelor's degree and 0-3 years in administration or project management are expected.

Qualifications

• Be responsible for the entire life-cycle of language/translation projects.
• Coordinate with sales to clarify project parameters.
• Adhere to project instructions and timelines.
• Maintain effective communication with stakeholders.
• 0-3 years of experience in administration or project management.

Responsibilities

• Be responsible for the entire life-cycle of all language/translation 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 relationships with translators and proofreaders globally.
• Coordinate with quality personnel to ensure translations meet instructions and quality standards.
• Communicate any issues or caveats to sales staff as information becomes available.
• Demonstrate effective time management.
• Experience coordinating projects and assigning resources is a plus.

Skills

Excellent communication in English

Problem solving

Time management

Coordination experience

Resource allocation

Education

Bachelor's degree

Job description

The position of Project Coordinator is a key player at TransPerfect. Project Coordinators execute all language/translation projects from start to finish and serve as a single point of accountability for their successful completion. They are responsible for the entire life cycle of all language/translation projects assigned to them and serve as a single point of contact/accountability.

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

Responsibilities:

• Be responsible for the entire life-cycle of all language/translation 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
• Coordinate with quality personnel to ensure that the translation perfectly complies with instructions and is linguistically perfect
• Communicate any issues/problems/caveats or additional information to sales staff as soon as that information is available
• Minimum Bachelor's degree
• Excellent communication (written and verbal) skills in English
• Excellent problem solving and analytical skills
• Experience coordinating projects and assignment of resources a plus
• Effective time management
• 0-3 years of experience in administration or project management