Translation Project Manager - South San Francisco, United States - inSync Staffing

Description

Translation Project Manager
Pay Rate/Range: $138.07 to $174.42 DOE
Hours: 8:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. PST
Location: South San Francisco
Job Description: As a Translation Project Coordinator, you will facilitate the day-to-day operations of our translation projects. Working closely with the Translation Program Manager and coordinating with translation vendors, you will ensure the timely delivery of high-quality translated materials. Your responsibilities will include receiving and processing translation requests, preparing materials for translation, managing communications between linguists, content owners, and internal reviewers, and tracking key performance metrics related to translation projects.

Key Responsibilities:

• Receive and process translation requests from internal content owners.
• Prepare source and reference materials for translation following a standardized process.
• Act as a bridge between linguists, the translation team, and content owners, managing questions and clarifications.
• Gather feedback on translation quality from internal linguistic reviewers.
• Create and maintain a translation project schedule, ensuring deadlines are met and resources are allocated efficiently.
• Update stakeholders on project status and coordinate the submission of translated materials for regulatory review.
• Collaborate with vendors to ensure accurate and culturally appropriate translations.
• Develop and improve linguistic assets such as glossaries and style guides.
• Continuously evaluate and recommend improvements to translation processes.

Skills & Competencies:

• Familiarity with translation industry standards, terminology, and best practices.
• Strong organizational skills and the ability to prioritize tasks effectively.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
• Attention to detail and a commitment to accuracy and consistency in translated materials.
• Proficiency in project management tools for scheduling, tracking, and reporting.
• Ability to work collaboratively in a cross-functional team environment.
• Analytical mindset and problem-solving skills.

Qualifications & Experience - Required:

• Bachelor's degree in Linguistics, Translation, Communications, or related field, or equivalent work experience.
• Minimum of 2 years of experience managing translation projects.
• Experience with translation quality management using linguistic assets.
• Familiarity with translation management systems.
• Knowledge of industry-standard file formats and localization best practices.

Qualifications & Experience - Preferred:

• Experience using project management software like JIRA.
• Fluency in Spanish.
• Proficiency in additional languages.

Benefits:

•Health insurance

•Health savings account

•Dental insurance

•Vision insurance

•Flexible spending accounts

•Life insurance

•Retirement plan

All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to age, race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, or status as a protected veteran.