Translation Project Manager

What are we looking for in our Translation Project Manager?

Russell Tobin & Associates is currently seeking a Translation Project Manager to work for our client in the biotech industry. Apply now for consideration!

Contract: 7 Months

Location: Remote within PST

Pay Range: $100-110/HR DOE

Overview:
In this position, the candidate will facilitate the day-to-day operations of our translation projects, working closely with the Translation Program Manager and coordinating with translation vendors. Their responsibilities will include receiving and processing translation requests, preparing materials for translation, managing communications between linguists, the content owners, and internal reviewers, and ensuring timely project delivery.

Responsibilities:

• Receive and process translation requests from internal content owners.
• Prepare source and reference materials for translation following a standardized process, ensuring clarity and completeness.
• Manage questions and clarifications from linguists and the translation team, acting as a bridge between them and content owners.
• Interact with internal linguistic reviewers to gather feedback on the quality of translations provided by the vendor.
• Create and maintain a translation project schedule, ensuring deadlines are met and resources are allocated efficiently, and escalating resourcing and priority conflicts for management support.
• Update stakeholders on the status of translation projects, including progress and any potential delays.
• Coordinate the submission of translated materials for regulatory review and approval, ensuring compliance with relevant guidelines and regulations.
• Collaborate with vendors to ensure accurate and culturally appropriate translations.
• Collaborate with vendors and internal linguistic reviewers to develop and improve linguistic assets (glossaries and style guides).
• Maintain documentation and records related to translation projects and the linguistic decisions made.
• Continuously evaluate and make recommendations to improve translation processes to optimize efficiency and quality.
• Assist with tracking and reporting key performance metrics related to translation projects, including turnaround time, quality metrics, and vendor performance, to provide insights for process improvement and decision-making.

Requirements:

• Experience using JIRA or other project management software to effectively plan, track, and coordinate translation projects.
• Fluency in Spanish & Proficiency in additional languages.
• Familiarity with translation industry standards, terminology, and best practices.
• Strong organizational skills with the ability to effectively prioritize tasks and manage multiple projects simultaneously.
• Excellent communication skills, both written and verbal, with the ability to interact professionally with internal stakeholders and external vendors.
• Attention to detail and a commitment to ensuring accuracy and consistency in translated materials.
• Proficiency in project management tools and software for scheduling, tracking, and reporting translation projects.
• Ability to work collaboratively in a cross-functional team environment, fostering positive relationships and driving results.
• Analytical mindset with the ability to inform decision-making and process improvements.
• Problem-solving skills and the ability to proactively address challenges and mitigate risks throughout the translation process.

Russell Tobin / Pride Global offers eligible employee’s comprehensive healthcare coverage (medical, dental, and vision plans), supplemental coverage (accident insurance, critical illness insurance and hospital indemnity), a 401(k)-retirement savings, life & disability insurance, an employee assistance program, identity theft protection, legal support, auto and home insurance, pet insurance, and employee discounts with some preferred vendors.

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