Manager Translation

Employment; Doha; On-site; QAR 391,000 - 670,000; Full time

Job summary

Employment, a leading organization in Qatar, seeks an experienced Head of Translation to lead its Translation function and deliver high-quality Arabic and English language services across the organization.

The role entails managing a team of translators, setting QA standards, reviewing complex translations, and coordinating priorities with multiple business units. The candidate should have 10+ years in translation, strong leadership, and expertise in CAT tools.

Qualifications

• 10+ years of professional translation experience with leadership experience
• Native or near-native proficiency in Arabic and English
• Experience leading translation teams and managing stakeholders
• Strong organizational and project management skills

Responsibilities

• Lead and manage the Translation Department, ensuring timely and accurate delivery of translation services.
• Supervise, mentor, and develop a team of translators and language specialists.
• Establish and maintain quality assurance standards and translation best practices.
• Review and approve complex translations for accuracy, consistency, and cultural relevance.
• Coordinate translation priorities across multiple business units and stakeholders.
• Develop departmental processes, workflows, and performance metrics to improve efficiency.
• Ensure strict confidentiality when handling sensitive corporate documents.
• Drive continuous improvement through translation technologies and terminology management.

Skills

Leadership

Stakeholder management

Project management

Quality assurance

Bilingual Arabic-English

Education

Bachelor's degree in Translation or Linguistics

Master's degree preferred

Tools

CAT tools

Job description

A leading organization in Qatar is seeking an experienced Head of Translation to lead its Translation function and drive the delivery of high-quality Arabic and English language services across the organization. This is an excellent opportunity for a seasoned translation professional with strong leadership capabilities, exceptional linguistic expertise, and the ability to manage a high-performing team in a dynamic corporate environment.

Key Responsibilities:

• Lead and manage the Translation Department, ensuring timely and accurate delivery of translation services.
• Supervise, mentor, and develop a team of translators and language specialists.
• Establish and maintain quality assurance standards and translation best practices.
• Review and approve complex translations for accuracy, consistency, and cultural relevance.
• Coordinate translation priorities across multiple business units and stakeholders.
• Develop departmental processes, workflows, and performance metrics to improve efficiency.
• Ensure strict confidentiality when handling sensitive corporate documents.
• Drive continuous improvement through the adoption of translation technologies and terminology management.

Candidate Profile:

• Bachelor's degree in Translation, Linguistics, Arabic, English, or a related discipline (Master's degree preferred).
• 10+ years of professional translation experience, including several years in a managerial or team leadership role.
• Native or near-native proficiency in both Arabic and English, with exceptional written communication skills.
• Proven experience leading and developing translation teams.
• Strong organizational, stakeholder management, and project management skills.
• Experience within the banking, legal, government, or large corporate sector will be an advantage.
• Proficiency with Computer-Assisted Translation (CAT) tools is desirable.

Preference will be given to candidates who are currently based in Doha,