Translation coordinator
vor 1 Monat
Geneva, Schweiz
Michael Page
Vollzeit
- Reviews incoming documents for translation and communicates with clients to confirm project scope and target languages, ensuring clarity and readiness for translation.
- Manages the roster of external translators, including task assignment, quotation reception, system supplier creation, and maintenance of contact details and availability schedules.
- Prepares documents for translation by converting text from various file formats into Word format, determining word counts, and processing pre-translation tasks.
- Supervises the workflow of translation requests, distributing projects among in-house translators and external contractors proficient in multiple languages, while confirming availability and meeting deadlines.
- Engages in discussions with clients to finalize project timelines.
- Coordinates document versions for large projects requiring frequent updates.
- Maintains CAT tools and systems to enhance translation speed, accuracy, and consistency.
- Offers technical assistance to translators regarding CAT tools and serves as an intermediary between the team and technical support provided by CAT tool software providers.
- Oversees purchase orders (POs) and budgetary matters, handling quotation processing and invoice management.
- Develops standard operating procedures (SOPs) for coordination tasks involving external translators and internal staff, and ensures existing SOPs and guidelines remain up to date.
- Minimum three years' full-time experience as a translation project manager
- Experience providing client service in a fast-paced environment
- Expert knowledge of computer-assisted translation technologies at project management level; solid knowledge of MemoQ
- Client oriented with a creative problem-solving approach
- Experience in a high volume, fast-paced environment requiring coordination with a large number of stakeholders
- Proven ability to work in a multi-cultural environment
