[Hiring] Weekend Localization & Interpreting Project Manager @Day Translations

Role Description

We are seeking Project Managers for the Localization and Interpretations Department. We are looking for someone passionate about languages and cultures, and who is interested in a long-term career with us. As a Project Manager, you will work in a fast-paced environment and act as the bridge between our clients and our freelance translators or interpreters. The ideal candidate has experience in translation, localization, project management, and customer service.

• Perform evaluation of costs and prepare project budgets and quotes for clients
• Coordinate all the project phases and efficiently predict the lifespan of all the stages of the project, through an achievable deadline
• Utilize tools such as Plunet for time tracking and take full ownership of projects throughout their entire lifecycle, ensuring accountability, efficiency, and successful delivery from start to finish
• Adhere to applicable policies and procedures
• Answer client queries thoroughly via chats, phone calls, and emails on time
• Reports activity in group chats and actively communicates with peers on tasks being worked on
• Negotiate deadlines and rates with freelancers based on HR freelancer databases
• Establish and maintain excellent relationships with freelancers globally
• Monitor and control project status
• Manage project finances, including budgeting
• Perform quality checks at various stages of the process to ensure quality and accuracy (proofreading, final eye)
• Handle freelancer queries

Qualifications

• Experience in project management, business administration, and customer service
• Knowledge in Localization and Interpretation for the Project Manager role
• Knowledge and experience using CAT tools like Smartcat and MemoQ
• Knowledge and experience using Translation Management systems like Trados
• University degree in Business Administration, Translations, or any relevant field is preferred
• Advanced verbal and written communication skills in English (Native or C1) and fluency in a foreign language
• Strong organizational skills, attention to detail, including the ability to prioritize and multitask
• Excellent cross-cultural and interpersonal communication skills
• Strong sense of professionalism and politeness

Requirements

• This position requires your full professional commitment during scheduled working hours. Job stacking and conflicting concurrent employment are not permitted.
• We monitor productivity and work activity, and any undisclosed conflicting employment may result in termination.
• To be considered for this position, you’ll need to submit your application.
• Complete the Emotional Intelligence and Wonderlic assessment after submitting your application. Both steps are required to move forward in the evaluation process.
• Candidates may be asked to complete a background check before hiring.
• All application questions are mandatory. If any question is left incomplete or does not have a full answer, the application may be disqualified, or we may reach out to you for clarification.