Assistant Project Manager

Transperfect; Corvallis (OR); On-site; USD 50,000 - 65,000; Full time

Job summary

Transperfect in Corvallis, Oregon, is seeking an Assistant Project Manager to support a language translation project for global clients. This role will entail coordinating project tasks, analyzing files, and ensuring quality through communication and problem-solving skills.

The ideal candidate should have a four-year degree, excellent English skills, and the ability to manage multiple projects efficiently. Experience in the localization industry is a plus. Join us in delivering exceptional language services globally.

Qualifications

• Excellent communication (written and verbal) skills in English.
• Ability to support multiple projects with accurate specs.
• Professionalism under tight deadlines.

Responsibilities

• Perform analysis of files for translation.
• Contact vendors to delegate project tasks.
• Distribute project tasks to team members.

Skills

Excellent communication skills

Project management

Problem-solving skills

Education

Four-year degree or higher

Job description

As a result of continued demand for our products and services, Translations.com, Corvallis Oregon is looking for a bright, self‑motivated Assistant Project Manager to join our “startup within an established company” and work on a language translation project for our global clients. Your work will directly impact live websites of our worldwide client base with new clients being added every week.

Translations.com is a world leader in website localization, software localization, GMS (Globalization Management System) software products, and enterprise-level, professional translation services. Our translation solutions allow a diverse array of clients to deliver local language products, services, applications, training, and content in a culturally appropriate manner.

We were founded on the principle that great service is, and always will be, a key differentiator in the localization industry. Our dedication to client satisfaction is what we consider to be our most valuable asset. From President to Project Manager, we believe that making our clients’ lives easier and delivering language services that exceed expectations allows us to develop and maintain strong client relationships, and hence to grow our business. Please visit us at www.translations.com.

Department: Production

Job Description

Description:

• Perform analysis of the files for translation
• Contact vendors to delegate project tasks and information
• Distribute project tasks to proper team members
• Help organize files into/from their folder structure
• Generate purchase orders
• Enter time and expense information for the PMs
• Log project status if required
• Quality check based on instructed parameters
• Desktop publishing work as required
• Update the Translation Memory from translated files
• Draft letters or emails for the PM to send out
• Prepare FedEx/UPS packages for shipment

Qualifications

• Excellent communication (written and verbal) skills in English
• Requires a four‑year degree or higher
• Ability to support multiple projects by keeping accurate and up‑to‑date project specs
• Exceptional problem solving skills
• Experience coordinating assignment of resources
• Ability to maintain professionalism in all situations, especially under tight deadlines

Desired Skills:

• Native fluency in another language is preferred

Additional Information

All your information will be kept confidential according to EEO guidelines.