Translation & Interpretation Project Manager

Requirements

Advanced hands-on knowledge of Phrase TMS — this is a must

Strong understanding of translation files and workflows

Strong Microsoft PowerPoint skills

Experience with Adobe InDesign

Strong document formatting and file-handling skills

Understanding of fonts and multilingual formatting issues

Comfortable working with Word, Excel, PowerPoint, PDF, InDesign, and other common file formats

Excellent computer and troubleshooting skills

Excellent spoken and written English

Comfortable communicating by phone

Highly organized and able to manage multiple assignments simultaneously

Strong attention to detail

Able to work independently and solve problems

Available during U.S. Pacific Time business hours

Reliable computer and high-speed internet

Preferred but not required

Previous experience in the translation/localization industry

Previous project management experience

Experience coordinating translators or interpreters

Fluent or near-native written Spanish

Spanish translation or proofreading ability

Experience with Adobe Illustrator, Acrobat, or other DTP software

Experience coordinating virtual or in-person interpretation assignments

Responsibilities

Manage translation projects from intake through final production

Build, prepare, assign, and manage translation projects in Phrase

Prepare files for translation and troubleshoot file issues

Coordinate translators, editors, proofreaders, and other linguists

Format and finalize translated documents

Rebuild and format multilingual PowerPoint presentations

Work with Adobe InDesign files and multilingual layouts

Handle fonts, formatting, text expansion, and other multilingual DTP issues

Coordinate interpreters for virtual and in-person assignments

Find and schedule interpreters based on language, location, availability, and assignment requirements

Communicate directly with translators and interpreters by email and phone

Handle urgent and last-minute interpretation assignments

Track multiple projects, schedules, and deadlines

Perform final production and quality checks before delivery to our U.S. team