Project Coordinator

TransPerfect

Dubai, UAE

Ref: KP720-13

Job description / Role

Employment: Full Time

The position of the Project Coordinator is responsible for managing and coordinating the completion of all language projects.

Position responsibilities:
- Manage the entire life-cycle of multiple localization projects in a fast-paced environment
- Coordinate all the project phases and efficiently predict the lifespan of all the stages of the project
- Liaise with sales staff to clarify project parameters
- Negotiate deadlines and rates with vendors
- Establish and maintain excellent relationships with contract translators and proofreaders globally
- Monitor and control projects status
- Manage project finances, including budgeting
- Prepare and maintain project documentation
- Comply with relevant and applicable procedures
- Perform quality checks at various stages of process to ensure quality and accuracy (proofreading, final eye…)

Requirements

- Excellent written and verbal English and Arabic communication skills, other languages would be an asset
- University Degree (preferably in linguistic/translation related studies)
- Minimum 1 year of professional experience in a similar position in corporate environment
- Detail orientation with the ability to multitask
- Ability to meet deadlines
- Excellent problem solving and analytical skills
- Independence in carrying out assigned tasks
- Ability to work under pressure in a fast-paced environment
- Highly-developed computer skills (MS Office, Windows)
- Experience in translation, client service and project management would be a strong advantage

About the Company

For over 20 years, TransPerfect has provided comprehensive language and technology solutions to help our clients communicate and conduct business more effectively in a global marketplace. Equipped with a quality management system certified to both the ISO 9001:2008 and EN 15038:2006 standards, TransPerfect provides a full array of language and business support services, including translation, interpretation, website globalization, subtitling, voiceovers, staffing services, multicultural marketing, training and learning, and legal support services. TransPerfect also offers a suite of cutting edge technologies that significantly reduce costs and improve consistency throughout the translation process, making TransPerfect the vendor of choice for the world's leading multinationals.

With annual revenues of over $470 million, TransPerfect is the world's largest privately held provider of language services and technology solutions. From offices in more than 85 cities on six continents, TransPerfect offers a full range of services in 170+ languages to clients worldwide. With an unparalleled commitment to quality and client service, TransPerfect is fully ISO 9001 and EN 15038 certified. TransPerfect has global headquarters in New York, with regional headquarters in London and Hong Kong.

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