Scriptis is looking for a Project Manager to successfully guide our clients’ ongoing foreign language localization and translation projects from inception through to delivery. Reporting to the Managing Director of our US operations, you will develop an in-depth knowledge of the clients’ localization needs and ensure that requirements and expectations are met for every project. This is an exciting opportunity for a detail-oriented and globally-minded professional to contribute to exciting projects while developing cross-cultural relationships.
The Project Manager will manage multiple projects and timelines simultaneously while adhering to Scriptis’ proven QA model. You will be responsible for project planning and scheduling, client/team communication, cost control, project tracking, reporting, and troubleshooting. The ideal candidate is a dynamic and reliable bilingual individual with project coordination/management experience.
About Scriptis
Founded in 2008, Scriptis is a multilingual language service provider that offers translation and localization, marketing adaptation / transcreation, technical writing and revision services from its offices in Montreal (Laval), Toronto, and now Philadelphia. The company is recognized for delivering high-quality translation and globalization of websites, software and online applications, such as e-learning modules and apps. All our work emphasizes the accuracy and cultural relevance needed to positively impact foreign markets.
Primary responsibilities
- Manage and deliver high-quality translations in accordance with clients’ specifications
- Track and coordinate active projects and costs with clients and freelancers
- Contract with appropriate translation resources and other vendors
- Perform quality control reviews and prepare final product for delivery
- Manage client, vendor and freelancer expectations
- Perform customer follow up reviews
- Prepare billing data for accounting
- Maintain the database of translation resources
- Maintain translation memories and glossaries
- Produce regular and timely status reports for internal and external use.
Secondary Responsibilities
- Provide back-up to other members of the team.
- Keep up with language industry changes
- Propose improved work processes
- Test and implement new technology tools
- Troubleshoot client and supplier issues.
Qualifications
- Bachelor’s Degree in translation or related discipline and 2+ years relevant work experience in project management/coordination; Master’s Degree a plus
- 3+ years of professional translation/localization experience
- Native or near-native English speaker with fluency in Spanish
- Advertising agency/marketing/creative services or web development agency experience is a big plus
- Experienced with Computer-Aided-Translation Tools (TRADOS/SDL, MemoQ, smartcat, WordFast or other), and Microsoft Office
- Excellent writing, copy/editing skills, and general communications skills
- Superior organizational ability
- Ability to learn new technology tools at a fast pace, using self-tutoring and peer-learning
- Creative problem-solver
Additional Desired Qualifications
- Knowledge and appreciation of international business operations
- Knowledge of and sensitivity to foreign cultures
- Knowledge of desktop publishing software helpful
- Knowledge of programming tools for web and online development helpful
Benefits
- Business-casual dress environment
- Partial remote work can be considered
- Base salary commensurable with working experience plus performance-based bonuses
- 3 weeks paid time off (including vacation and personal days)
Business Operations & Hiring During Coronavirus
We are continuing with business operations (including hiring) during the Coronavirus (COVID-19) outbreak. In order to contribute to the containment of this disease, our teams have shifted to working from home and we are now conducting all of our interviews virtually. We are committed to working with all applicants who may need reasonable accommodations throughout the hiring process, including those who may need assistance interviewing virtually.
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