Project Manager
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*Please submit CVs in English*
Position Summary:The position of Project Manager is a key player at TransPerfect Translations. Project Managers execute all projects from start to finish and serve as a single point of accountability for their successful completion. The Project Manager is responsible for the entire life cycle of all projects assigned to them and serve as a single point of contact/accountability.
Description:
Confirm clarity of instructions prior to initiating project workflow liaising with Account Executive to modify/correct project instructions/parameters as needed
Coordinate with Account Executives to educate/advise clients regarding the best way to accomplish their goals for individual projects potentially contacting clients directly
Negotiate rates and deadlines with contract linguists in order to maximize profitability and project completion speed
Use Computer Assisted Translation tools whenever possible to maximize consistency and profitability
Use appropriate reference materials/glossaries as needed to maximize consistency and quality
Communicate any issues/problems/delays/additional information to Account Executive on an immediate basis and work to troubleshoot any issues that arise
Effectively liaise with other departments that are essential parts of project workflow (for instance Quality Managers Desktop Publishing etc.)
Perform a Final Eye quality check and issue a Quality Score for the Quality Manager prior to sending a job out
Return completed project to Account Executive on time or early
Bill projects completely and accurately within 24 hours of project completion complying
Establish and maintain working relationships with contract linguists located around the world: Consistently give both positive and negative feedback; File Corrective Action Forms as needed for substandard work performed and work with QA to impose appropriate financial sanctions in those cases
Investigate/resolve client complaints problem solve and work with QA/Management to ensure that appropriate systemic changes are implemented to ensure that any problems that occurred cannot be repeated
Based on management approval be involved with training of new employees/Account Executives as needed
Based on management approval attend trade shows/conferences/client meetings as needed and/or execute sample jobs and/or projects with a higher level of complexity/difficulty
Work to understand and be knowledgeable about your clients as well as your vertical including current events business trends and industry leaders
Make recommendations to your manager on ways to improve any processes etc. as part of TransPerfects commitment to continual improvement
Perform other special projects or duties when required
Job requirements
Required Skills:
Excellent written and verbal English communication skills
Minimum Bachelors degree or equivalent
Ability to effectively multitask in order to simultaneously execute multiple projects
Exceptional problem solving/critical thinking skills
Ability to maintain professionalism in all situations especially under tight deadlines
Satisfactory results on company tests
Valued but not required skills and experience:
Prior translation industry experience
Fluency in a foreign language
*Please submit CVs in English*
- Sao Paulo São Paulo Brazil
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Key Skills
- Project Management Methodology
- Project / Program Management
- Construction Estimating
- Construction Experience
- PMBOK
- Visio
- Construction Management
- Project Management
- Project Management Software
- Microsoft Project
- Project Management Lifecycle
- Contracts
About Company
TransPerfect Translations is a translation, E-Discovery and language services company based in New York City. The company serves clients in many fields, such as film, gaming, legal and healthcare fields. As of 2012, TransPerfect is "the largest privately owned language services provid ... View more
