RESPONSIBILITIES Position Summary: The position of the Project Coordinator is responsible for managing and coordinating the completion of all language projects.
Position responsibilities:
Manage the entire life-cycle of multiple localization projects in a fast-paced environment
Coordinate all the project phases and efficiently predict the lifespan of all the stages of the project
Liaise with sales staff to clarify project parameters
Negotiate deadlines and rates with vendors
Establish and maintain excellent relationships with contract translators and proofreaders globally
Monitor and control projects status
Manage project finances, including budgeting
Prepare and maintain project documentation
Comply with relevant and applicable procedures
Perform quality checks at various stages of process to ensure quality and accuracy (proofreading, final eye")
QUALIFICATIONS
Required Skills:
2+ years Project Management experience
Requires a four-year degree or higher
Ability to prioritize activities on a daily basis to accomplish project goals
Ability to generate and maintain budgets and schedules
Excellent communication (written and verbal) skills in English
Desired Skills:
Fluency in a second language or any level of linguistic skills highly appreciated
Experience with standard translation management tools preferred but not required (Idiom, Trados, Wordfast, SDLX, Catalyst")
Knowledge of Acrobat, HTML and XML preferred but not required
OVERVIEW
For more than 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, e-learning and training, and legal support services. TransPerfect also offers a suite of -generation 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 $500 million, TransPerfect is the world's largest privately held provider of language services and technology solutions. From offices in more than 90 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.
