Linguistic Project Coordinator (Atlanta)

TransPerfect; Atlanta (GA); On-site; USD 35,000 - 50,000; Full time

Job summary

TransPerfect is seeking an entry-level Project Coordinator to manage language and translation projects from start to finish. You will serve as the single point of accountability, coordinating with sales, translators, and QA teams to ensure linguistic accuracy and timely delivery.

This role offers a growth path in a project-management oriented career and requires strong communication, organization, and problem-solving skills.

Qualifications

• Excellent written and verbal English communication skills.
• Minimum Bachelor's degree or equivalent.
• Experience coordinating projects and assignment of resources a plus.
• Excellent problem solving and analytical skills.
• Effective time management.

Responsibilities

• Own the entire life-cycle of 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 translations meet instructions and are linguistically accurate.
• Communicate issues to sales staff promptly and clearly.
• Research industries TransPerfect markets to and stay informed on current events.
• Investigate/resolve client complaints and implement systemic improvements.
• Perform other special projects or duties as required.

Skills

English communication

Project coordination

Time management

Problem solving

Analytical skills

Education

Bachelor's degree or equivalent

Job description

The position of Project Coordinator is a key player at TransPerfect. Project Coordinators execute all language/translation projects from the start to the finish and serve as a single point of accountability for their successful completion. Individuals in this entry level role are more inclined to stick in a Project Management-oriented career path .

Description:

• 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
• Research and understand all industries that TransPerfect markets to including industry leaders, current events and any other pertinent data
• Investigate/resolve client complaints, problem solve, and work with QA/Management to ensure that appropriate systemic changes are implemented
• Perform other special projects or duties when required

Required Skills:

• Excellent written and verbal English communication skills
• Minimum Bachelor's degree or equivalent
• Experience coordinating projects and assignment of resources a plus
• Excellent problem solving and analytical skills
• Effective time management