Project Manager - Remote - ZipRecruiter : Job Details

Eriksen Translations seeks a project manager to join our growing team. This is a fully remote position and will bolster our work for clients in a variety of industries. The selected candidate will be responsible for the planning and execution of translation projects including the management of quality, cost, and schedules to ensure customer satisfaction.

To succeed in this position, you must be a team player and have a strict eye for detail. With a passion for communication, you embrace cultural and multilingual environments in the workplace and in the world.

• Plan, schedule and manage multiple projects from inception to delivery, ensuring optimal workflow and on-time results.
• Manage projects including translation, print, and multimedia components (desktop publishing, subtitling, voice-over, e-learning modules, among others).
• Work closely with account managers, participate in kick-off meetings, and provide progress reports.
• Assemble and supervise project teams, including linguists, typesetters, technical support, and QA specialists.
• Cultivate strong relationships with vendors, manage costs, and issue purchase orders.
• Create and maintain linguistic assets: TMs, glossaries, and style guides.
• Follow all established quality assurance procedures.
• Communicate professionally with clients on production-related issues.
• Manage client review process.
• Support sales during new client acquisition and onboarding.

• Three or more years of experience in translation/localization project management. Experience with multimedia formats is a plus.
• College degree in translation, communication, business, technology, or related field.
• Excellent English oral and written communication skills.
• Knowledge of one or more languages besides English.
• Strong computer skills and experience with CMSs (Plunet, XTRF) and industry-standard CAT tools (memoQ, SDL Trados).
• Experience in multilingual typesetting processes.
• Flexible, goal-oriented team player capable of working with minimal supervision.
• Strong organizational, time management, and multitasking skills.
• Strong troubleshooting, problem-solving, and decision-making skills.
• Customer service focused with proactive approach to client needs.
• Able to work productively from home.

Enjoy many benefits working at Eriksen Translations in a multilingual and multicultural environment. Besides a competitive salary and excellent benefits, you'll experience a team-oriented atmosphere. Visit www.eriksen.com for more information.

Please submit your resume/CV, cover letter, and salary requirements. Eriksen Translations Inc. is an Equal Opportunity Employer.