Translation Project Manager

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Role Purpose: Supporting the daily operations of the project management team by assisting with the coordination, execution, and delivery of multilingual translation and localization projects.

Job Responsibilities:

  • Assist in moving translation files through standard workflows (Translation, Editing, Proofreading, and Desktop Publishing).
  • Track project milestones and follow up with internal teams and external vendors to ensure deadlines are met.
  • Learn to handle, analyze, and prepare basic client files for translation using internal tools.
  • Keep project management databases and tracking sheets updated with real-time project statuses.
  • Reach out to, negotiate availability with, and assign project tasks to qualified external linguists and freelance translators under established budgets.
  • Issue basic supplier purchase orders (POs) and assist in verifying vendor invoices at the end of a project.
  • Act as a liaison between external linguists and clients/Senior PMs to resolve terminology or contextual questions during translation.
  • Perform basic post-translation quality assurance checks (checking for missing text, layout errors, or incorrect file naming conventions).
  • Assist in archiving completed projects and updating client translation memories (TMs) and glossaries under supervision.
  • Any other duties related to job nature.

Job Specifications:

Education:

  • Bachelor’s degree in Linguistics, Translation Studies, International Business, Computer Science, or a related field is preferred.

Experience:

  • 2-3years of experience in project coordination.
  • Prior experience in an LSP/translation company.

Competencies:

  • Data & Database Maintenance
  • Technical Aptitude & File Prep
  • Vendor Placement & Allocation
  • Administrative & Financial Accuracy
  • Liaison & Query Management
  • Basic Quality Assurance (QA)
  • Asset Upkeep Under Supervision

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