Remote Localization & Interpretation Project Lead

Day Translations, Inc.; United States; Remote; USD 60,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

Day Translations, Inc. is seeking a Project Manager for the Localization and Interpretations Department. This remote role supports clients and freelancers worldwide, coordinating projects from kickoff to delivery and ensuring quality and on-time performance.

You will manage budgets, timelines, and communication across languages and teams, using industry tools. Strong English skills and experience in localization, project management, and customer service are essential for long-term collaboration.

Qualifications

• Experience in project management, business administration, and customer service.
• Knowledge in Localization and Interpretation for the Project Manager role.
• Knowledge and experience using CAT tools like Smartcat and MemoQ.
• Knowledge and experience using Translation Management systems like Trados.
• University degree in Business Administration, Translations, or any relevant field is preferred.
• Advanced verbal and written communication skills in English (Native or C1) and fluency in a foreign language.
• Strong organizational skills, attention to detail, including the ability to prioritize and multitask.
• Excellent cross-cultural and interpersonal communication skills.

Responsibilities

• Perform evaluation of costs and prepare project budgets and quotes for clients.
• Coordinate all the project phases and efficiently predict the lifespan of all the stages of the project, through an achievable deadline.
• Utilize tools such as Plunet for time tracking and take full ownership of projects throughout their entire lifecycle, ensuring accountability, efficiency, and successful delivery from start to finish.
• Adhere to applicable policies and procedures.
• Answer client queries thoroughly via chats, phone calls, and emails on time.
• Reports activity in group chats and actively communicates with peers on tasks being worked on.
• Negotiate deadlines and rates with freelancers based on HR freelancer databases.
• Establish and maintain excellent relationships with freelancers globally.
• Monitor and control project status.
• Manage project finances, including budgeting.
• Perform quality checks at various stages of the process to ensure quality and accuracy (proofreading, final eye).
• Handle freelancer queries.

Skills

Project management

Customer service

Localization

Communication

Budgeting

Education

Bachelor's degree in Business Administration or related field

Tools

Plunet

Smartcat

MemoQ

Trados

Job description

Day Translations, Inc. is seeking a Project Manager for the Localization and Interpretations Department. This remote role supports clients and freelancers worldwide, coordinating projects from kickoff to delivery and ensuring quality and on-time performance.

You will manage budgets, timelines, and communication across languages and teams, using industry tools. Strong English skills and experience in localization, project management, and customer service are essential for long-term collaboration.