As Content Manager - Team Lead the employee reports directly to the Content Service Manager.
Main responsibilities include (but are not limited to):
Managing and monitoring the progress of linguistic projects
Ensuring content quality across a wide range of styles terminologies and formats
Balancing project budgets negotiating deadlines and ensuring overall profitability
Collaborating closely with subsidiaries in target markets and with internal teams
Ensuring all content aligns with the clients desired tone style and brand identity
Briefing and coordinating with freelance writers translators editors proofreaders and reviewers
Handling all tasks related to linguistic project coordination
Supervise guide and develop team members by setting clear objectives monitoring performance fostering collaboration and supporting individual professional growth
Requirements:
Proven experience (57 years) in translation project management or a related role within the language services or digital/tech industry
Bachelors degree in Languages Communication Translation Business Administration International Business or a related field
Demonstrated experience leading and developing teams.
Proficiency in project management tools (Airtable Jira Confluence Trello or similar).
Strong knowledge of CAT tools and translation technologies (e.g. Trados MemoQ Wordfast etc.); familiarity with AI and automation platforms is an asset
Client-oriented mindset with demonstrated ability to build and maintain strong client relationships
Demonstrated experience leading and developing a teams
Fluency in English (written and spoken); additional languages are an advantage.
Bonus:
Knowledge of quality assurance methodologies (QA LQA) and process improvement frameworks (Lean Six Sigma Kaizen etc.)
Certifications in Project Management (PMP PRINCE2 Agile)
We believe that diversity and inclusion are essential to the success of our company. We are committed to creating an inclusive working environment where every employee whatever their abilities can flourish. Datawords guarantees fairness for all during the recruitment process regardless of gender ethnic origin religion sexual orientation social status disability or age.
Required Experience:
Manager