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Translation/ Localization Project Manager Pay Rate $50,000 to $65,000/year Job Description Our Company is growing quickly and we offer numerous job opportunities. We are also a Tucson Star200 employer and a leader in creating jobs for people with diverse cultural backgrounds. Come join our team, grow as a professional. JOB PURPOSE Primarily responsible for managing document translations projects within the Document Translation Department. JOB DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES * Prepare timely and accurate cost quotations to clients. * Prepare and issue supplier work orders, per established ISO processes. * Coordinate internal and external suppliers and resources for assigned projects. * Coordinate proofing and editing all projects for completeness, formatting accuracy, and linguistic quality on individual projects, as needed. * Ensure projects are completed and delivered to clients in a timely manner with utmost attention to quality, following all established department and company ISO-documented quality processes. * Ensure processes used meet all contractual requirements with clients and vendors. * Maintain accurate and complete electronic project records and project file archives. * Maintain effective vendor relationships to ensure quality product delivery. * Help ensure lowest cost while maintaining high quality level for customers by choosing cost effective and low-risk workflows for each project. * Create accurate project plans and risk assessments for internal and client use. * Help control departmental costs by effectively negotiating rates with vendors. * Effectively utilize project management software to maximize production and quality, and to manage costs. * Initiate client billing and vendor payments. * Monitor and maintain real-time project tracking records. * Provide professional and courteous service to clients. This may include client education in localization best practices and use of tools and systems. * Manage client review and fix implementation of near final documents and content. * Receive and document client feedback on specific projects, and coordinate timely and effective responses, per ISO-documented department processes. * Work closely with Sales team to ensure client satisfaction and maximized revenues. * Provide timely feedback to the company regarding client concerns. Other Job Functions: * Administrative and clerical duties as needed. * Perform other related duties as assigned. JOB SPECIFICATIONS Knowledge, Skills and Abilities: * Two to three years of previous localization translation project management experience. * Demonstrable time management and organizational skills. * Ability to multi-task and to adjust/adapt to rapidly changing priorities and circumstances. * Ability to work under deadline pressure. * Strong knowledge of localization industry best-practices relating specifically to linguistic quality, document translation, DTP-localization, multimedia localization and website localization. * Strong computer skills, with knowledge in using multiple computer programs, word processing tools, spreadsheet applications and presentation software. Demonstrable ability to learn new computer applications quickly beyond basic functionality. * Strong teamwork skills. * Strong process troubleshooting skills. * Demonstrable troubleshooting skills relating to content display in all major language families and formatting of common computer file formats (MS Word, Excel, XML, HTML, and InDesign). * Basic localization engineering skills (file parsing and word counting) would be helpful. * Excellent listening, verbal and written communication skills. * Excellent judgment and negotiation skills. * Strong customer service orientation. Demonstrable proactive solutions-oriented approach. * Strong attention to detail. * Understanding of different languages and cultures. * If working remotely, must be able to work effectively with a team in a virtual office environment. * Must be highly motivated and self-directed. * Ability to work occasional overtime to meet project deadlines. Education/Training: Four year college degree or beyond in a related field preferred. Experience: Minimum two years experience in localization project management preferably in areas of web and xml content / multi-media translation. Solid computer experience with PC software applications including (but not limited to) MS Word, MS Excel, MS PowerPoint, Translation Memory Software (Trados, MemoQ, etc.), Web-based ERP systems (translation portals). Experience in software localization (technical or project management) would be a plus. Location: Candidate must reside in Tucson or Phoenix, Arizona. Job Status Full Time Date Posted 4/03/2012 Pay Rate $50,000 to $65,000/year DOE User and Available Location Information Tucson, AZ