Translation Project Coordinator | Lisbon

TransPerfect Inc; Lisboa; Hybrid; EUR 26,000 - 38,000; Full time

Job summary

TransPerfect Inc. is seeking a Translation Project Coordinator in Lisboa to manage the end-to-end lifecycle of language projects. The role requires coordinating with translators, proofreaders, and sales staff to ensure timely delivery and adherence to client instructions.

The ideal candidate has strong English communication, excellent problem solving, and the ability to multitask in a fast-paced environment. This position emphasizes teamwork and precise project execution in a global setting.

Qualifications

• Fluent English required with strong writing and speaking skills.
• Bachelor’s degree or equivalent required.
• Proven problem solving and analytical abilities.
• Customer service and/or project management experience valued.
• Strong interpersonal and organizational abilities; ability to multi-task.

Responsibilities

• Manage entire life-cycle of assigned language projects.
• Juggle multiple projects and priorities in a fast-paced environment.
• Clarify project parameters with sales staff.
• Coordinate with translators and proofreaders globally; liaise with vendors.
• Ensure translations meet instructions and linguistic quality.
• Communicate issues or caveats to the team promptly.
• Distribute information to sales staff as soon as it becomes available.

Skills

Fluent English

Excellent English comms

Project management experience

Customer service experience

Time management

Interpersonal skills

MS Office

Attention to detail

Multi-tasking

Teamwork

Education

Bachelor’s degree or equivalent

Tools

MS Office

Job description

The position of the Translation Project Coordinator is responsible for managing and coordinating the completion of all language 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:

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

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