Project Coordinator

Transperfect; San Francisco (CA); On-site; USD 70,000 - 90,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical insurance

Dental insurance

Vision insurance

401k

Paid time-off

Company sponsored life insurance

Disability insurance

Job summary

A leading language services provider in San Francisco is seeking a Project Manager to oversee the entire life-cycle of language and translation projects. The candidate should hold a Bachelor's degree and excel in communication, problem-solving, and time management. Responsibilities include juggling multiple projects, liaising with sales for project parameters, and maintaining relationships with translators. The position also demands effective coordination with quality personnel to ensure compliance with instructions.

Qualifications

• Minimum Bachelor's degree required.
• Excellent communication (written and verbal) skills in English.
• Experience coordinating projects is a plus.

Responsibilities

• Be responsible for the entire life-cycle of all language/translation projects assigned.
• Juggle multiple projects and priorities simultaneously.
• Liaise with sales staff to clarify project parameters.

Skills

Excellent communication skills in English

Excellent problem solving skills

Analytical skills

Effective time management

Education

Bachelor’s degree

Job description

For over 20 years, TransPerfect has provided comprehensive language and technology solutions to help our clients communicate and conduct business more effectively in a global marketplace. Equipped with a quality management system certified to both the ISO 9001:2008 and EN 15038:2006 standards, TransPerfect provides a full array of language and business support services, including translation, interpretation, multicultural marketing, website globalization, subtitling, voiceovers, staffing services, multicultural marketing, training and learning, and legal support services. TransPerfect also offers a suite of cutting edge technologies that significantly reduce costs and improve consistency throughout the translation process, making TransPerfect the vendor of choice for the world's leading multinationals.

With annual revenues of over $470 million, TransPerfect is the world's largest privately held provider of language services and technology solutions. From offices in more than 85 cities on six continents, TransPerfect offers a full range of services in 170+ languages to clients worldwide. With an unparalleled commitment to quality and client service, TransPerfect is fully ISO 9001 and EN 15038 certified. TransPerfect has global headquarters in New York, with regional headquarters in London and Hong Kong.

TransPerfect offers a comprehensive benefits package including: medical, dental, vision, 401k, paid time-off, company sponsored life insurance, short term and long term disability, flexible spending account options, and a pro‑active and accessible HR department that focuses on the staff's health and happiness.

Job 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

Qualifications

• 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