Project Coordinator - Translation (Part-time) Lisboa

Project Coordinator - Translation (Part-time)
Lisboa
Lisboa, Lisboa, Portugal

Overview:

The position of Project Coordinator is a key player at Trans
Perfect Translations. Project Coordinators execute all projects from start to finish and serve as a single point of contact/accountability for their successful completion. This is a unique opportunity in a financially stable and rapidly growing international communications services company.

Description:

• Confirm clarity of instructions prior to initiating project workflow, liaising with Account Executives/Client Services to modify/correct project instructions/parameters as needed
• Coordinate with Account Executives/Client Services to educate/advise clients regarding the best way to accomplish their goals for individual projects
• 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 Executives/Client Services on an immediate basis and work to troubleshoot any issues that arise
• Effectively liaise with other departments that are essential parts of the 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 projects to Account Executives/Client Services/delivery platform on time or early
• Bill projects completely and accurately within 24 hours of project completion, complying with all appropriate regulations and processes
• Establish and maintain working relationships with contract linguists located around the world
• Consistently give both positive and negative feedback
• File compliance reports as needed for substandard work performed and work with Quality Assurance to impose appropriate financial sanctions in those cases
• Investigate/resolve client complaints, problem solve and work with Quality Assurance/Management to ensure that appropriate systemic changes are implemented to ensure that any problems that occurred cannot be repeated

Required Skills:

• Excellent communication skills (both written and verbal) in English
• Ability to maintain professionalism and focus under pressure and tight deadlines
• Problem solving/critical thinking skills
• Minimum Bachelor’s degree or its equivalent and/or translation certificate

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