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Translation Project Manager

Overland Park, KS · On-site

The Project Manager will work closely with clients, internal teams, and freelance translators to ensure that all projects meet our high standards of accuracy, timeliness, and customer satisfaction.

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Propio

Translation Project Manager

Overland Park, KS · On-site

The Project Manager will work closely with clients, internal teams, and freelance translators to ensure that all projects meet our high standards of accuracy, timeliness, and customer satisfaction.

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JTG, inc.

Freelance Onsite Translators

Reston, VA · On-site

$25 - $40/hr

Approximately 1-15 days at a time Pay Range: $0.10 - $0.20 per English word of translation, $25.00 ... Bachelor's degree or higher preferred This position reports to the Project Manager. Founded in 1995 ...

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CredentialsLanguage proficiency, translation experienceLanguage skills, project management knowledge
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EmployerSelf-employed or individual clientsTranslation agencies or firms
Industry UsageFreelance translation projectsManaging multiple translation projects

While both roles involve managing translation tasks, a Translation Project Freelance works independently on client projects, focusing on translation quality and deadlines. In contrast, a Translation Agency Project Coordinator oversees multiple projects within an agency, coordinating between clients, translators, and quality assurance teams. The freelance role offers flexibility, whereas the coordinator role involves more structured team management.

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Translation Project Manager

Propio

Overland Park, KS • On-site

Full-time

Posted yesterday

New

Propio rating

6.1

Company rating: 6.1 out of 10

Based on 9 frontline employees who took The Breakroom Quiz

365th of 481 rated business services

Job description

Description:

Propio Language Services is a provider of the highest quality interpretation, translation, and localization services. Our people take pride in every resource we offer, and our users always have access to the best technology, support, and experience. We are driven by our passion for innovation, growth, and connecting people. If you believe in the transformative power of technology-driven solutions and meaningful communication, Propio could be the ideal place for you. This role is an International remote position.


Position Overview:

We’re seeking a highly driven Translation Project Manager who will be responsible for overseeing and managing translation projects from inception to completion. The Project Manager will work closely with clients, internal teams, and freelance translators to ensure that all projects meet our high standards of accuracy, timeliness, and customer satisfaction.


Responsibilities:

  • Develop and manage project plans: incorporate deliverables, tasks, milestones, estimates, timelines and resources
  • Act as the Client Manager for all projects assigned by providing unparalleled client support to build long term relationships and increased business
  • Responsible for project deliverables (i.e., implementation, deadlines, budget, quality, and project close, etc.) in accordance with client requirements
  • Negotiate, scope, and prepare proposals and quotations for potential new business
  • Maintain day-to-day communications on current and future project matters; provide status reports and proactively research and offer solutions to ensure client satisfaction
  • Provide support and training to linguists on program tools required to be used for projects assigned
  • Manage linguists engaged by reviewing work quality and providing feedback to ensure Propio and client standards are met
  • Communicate effectively with team to share best practices, suggest improvements, or share feedback
  • Provide reporting to clients on business intelligence, quality, and productivity to support client expectations
  • Act as a liaison between translators and evaluators for projects
  • Manage communications for support questions from clients, translators, and new business opportunities
  • Manage capacity planning to ensure internal and external resources are available
  • Utilize client specific tools, when necessary, per client project requirements
  • Other duties as assigned
  • This is a fully remote position
Requirements:

Qualifications

  • Bachelor's Degree (or equivalent), preferably in translation studies or linguistics or 4+ years of relevant experience
  • 2+ years of experience as a Project Manager in translation services
  • Professional experience in translation or localization services, editing, customer service, or in other business, IT, or linguistic areas
  • Ability to work under tight deadlines and manage multiple projects simultaneously
  • Intermediate experience with Microsoft Office suite of products
  • Experience with translation tools (ex. DTP) and CAT tools (ex. SDL Trados Studio, Across, Plunet, XTM, Wordfast, MemoQ, etc.)
  • Experience in translation management systems
  • Excellent written and verbal communication skills
  • Excellent attention to detail and listening skills
  • Self-motivated, confident, and resilient
  • Fluent in written and spoken English
  • Required to work 9am-6pm in Central Standard Time (US)


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