Solutions Architect

TransPerfect; Portland (OR); On-site; USD 85,000 - 115,000; Full time

Job summary

TransPerfect in Portland, OR is seeking a Solutions Engineer to gather and analyze client configuration requirements, draft project plans with timelines, and ensure deadlines are met. You will coordinate with client teams, oversee GlobalLink implementation, execute configuration tasks, and serve as the primary technical contact, mentoring new staff and contributing to process improvements.

This role requires a bachelor’s degree and 2–3 years in a client‑facing role, plus excellent English

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree or equivalent required.
• 2–3 years in a client-facing role.
• Project management and client solution implementation experience.
• Investigation and troubleshooting skills.
• Excellent written and verbal English communication skills.
• Strong interpersonal and collaboration abilities.
• Effective time management and documentation skills.
• Knowledge of Language Technology including CAT Tools, Translation Environments, Translation Portals, Localization Tools, Machine Translation, Post-Editing and Translation Memory Tools.

Responsibilities

• Gather and analyze configuration requirements from clients.
• Draft project plans with implementation details and timelines.
• Ensure the deadlines of the implementation timeline are met.
• Coordinate with clients’ internal teams while overseeing GlobalLink implementation.
• Execute and verify configuration tasks in GlobalLink tools based on client requirements.
• Act as the primary technical point of contact and escalation for clients.
• Assist the support team with client configuration issues.
• Mentor new team members and contribute to process improvements.
• Prepare trainings and procedures for team development.
• Contribute to internal projects and additional tasks as assigned by management.

Skills

Client-facing

Project management

Time management

Problem solving

Analytical skills

English communication

Interpersonal skills

Documentation

Collaboration

Team leadership

Education

Bachelor's degree or equivalent

Tools

CAT Tools

Translation Environments

Translation Portals

Localization Tools

Machine Translation

Post-Editing

Terminology management

Translation Memory Tools

Job description

Who We Are

TransPerfect is the world's largest provider of language services and technology solutions for global business. From offices in over 160 cities on six continents, TransPerfect offers a full range of services in 170+ languages to clients worldwide. More than 6,000 global organizations employ TransPerfect's GlobalLink® technology to simplify management of multilingual content. TransPerfect has global headquarters in New York, with regional headquarters in London and Hong Kong.

What You Will Be Doing

• Work in conjunction with the Solutions Engineering team to gather and analyze configuration requirements from clients
• Draft project plans containing the implementation details and timelines, including risk analysis
• Ensure the deadlines of the implementation timeline are met
• Coordinate with the clients´ internal teams while overseeing GlobalLink product implementation
• Execute and verify the configuration tasks in GlobalLink tools based on client requirements
• Act as the primary technical point of contact and point of technical escalation for clients
• Assist the support team with any client configuration issues
• Be involved in the life cycle of GlobalLink products by working closely with the Product Management team, reporting client technical issues and requesting new functionalities for products based on direct client exposure
• Become the spokesperson of the team for one or more of our products if desired
• Mentor new team members as needed
• Prepare trainings and procedures to contribute to the continuous improvement of the team's work
• Contribute to internal projects
• Complete all other tasks that are deemed appropriate for this role and assigned by the manager/supervisor

Who We Are Looking For

Your experience includes

• Minimum of Bachelor's degree or it’s equivalent
• Minimum of 2-3 years of experience in a client-facing role
• Project management and client solution implementation experience
• Investigation and troubleshooting skills
• Excellent written and verbal English communication skills
• Strong interpersonal skills
• Effective time management skills
• Excellent problem solving and analytical skills
• Collaborative attitude
• Project management skills
• Good documentation skills
• Good knowledge of Language Technology including CAT Tools, Translation Environments, Translation Portals, Localization Tools, Machine Translation, Post-Editing and Terminology and Translation Memory Tools

Desired Skills & Experience

• Willingness to travel to client workshops or meetings
• Experience working in a multicultural environment
• Ability to work with remote teams using online messaging
• Celebrate diversity and embrace new ideas and differing perspectives
• Be financially responsible and make sound financial decisions
• Understanding of and/or exposure to Web Content Management Systems (Adobe Experience Manager, Sitecore, Drupal, etc.), eCommerce platforms (Salesforce Commerce Cloud, SAP [Hybris], Magento, etc.) and other Content Management Systems (Veeva, Contentful, etc.)
• Experience with Corrective and Preventive Action processes
• Foreign language ability a plus

Why TransPerfect

For more than 25 years, TransPerfect has honed a culture where all kinds of ideas are shared and new ventures are not only welcomed, but also encouraged. In this fast-paced environment, employees are intellectually stimulated so they can grow alongside the organization. From Intern to President, we believe that every single employee should have a voice and contribute to the amazing services we offer our clients.

We also offer a comprehensive benefits package including medical, dental, and vision insurance, 401k matching, membership to child-care providers, and other TransPerks. You even get your birthday off because let's face it, we're stoked that you were born.

TransPerfect provides equal employment opportunity to all individuals regardless of their race, color, creed, religion, gender, age, sexual orientation, national origin, disability, veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by state, federal, or local law. For more information on the TransPerfect Family of Companies, please visit our website at www.transperfect.com.