flexword Germany GmbH is an internationally operating language service provider with a business focus on translation management. Since 1992 we have developed into one of the top-performing language service providers in the Rhine-Neckar metropolitan region, with additional locations in Great Britain, the US, Spain and Serbia.
Freelance Translation Project Manager - North/South America (Remote)
flexword Germany GmbH - North/South America (Remote)
Your Tasks
Processing customer translation enquiries, preparing quotes for translation and localisation projects and advising clients
Managing translation and localisation projects with CAT tools (SDL Trados, Across and MemoQ etc.)
Compiling and managing the team of translators, monitoring the progress of the project, ensure quality standards and deadlines
Post production quality assurance checks, translation memory and terminology maintenance
Close collaboration with the Customer Relations Management to ensure customer specifications are met
Competitive fee (hourly rate) based on prior experience and qualifications
An international, multilingual working environment characterised by collegiality and mutual respect
Cutting edge technology to ensure better outcomes
Your Soft Skills
Team spirit and enjoy working with people
Ability to work under pressure in a deadline driven environment, flexibility
Excellent interpersonal and communication skills
Loyalty and reliability
Commitment and initiative
Independent, structured, solution-oriented way of working as well as strong organizational and prioritization skills
Customer-focused, results-focused, creative problem solving, attention to detail
Your Qualifications
At least 2 year of experience as a translation project manager
Availability: 40 hours per week
Experience in the translation industry (translation and localisation services, editing etc.)
Excellent English language skills
German language skills are an advantage
Degree in either translation studies, linguistic, business or IT / media design related field
Excellent proficiency in Microsoft Office, other Microsoft based applications and CAT tools
Can you identify with our corporate philosophy, keep a cool head in stressful situations, stay motivated and results-oriented and do you always manage to remain fair and cooperative? Then you should definitely apply!
We look forward to receiving your complete application documents including a letter of motivation with fee expectations, curriculum vitae, references and, if applicable, training and university certificates.
Please send us your applications documents by email only to the following email address. Applications by post may not be considered for organizational reasons and may not be returned.
