Posted 3 months ago
Assistant Project Manager
AI Summary
The Assistant Project Manager analyzes files for translation, coordinates vendors and resources, distributes tasks, manages project documentation and purchase orders, logs status, and performs quality checks and desktop publishing.
About this role
Assistant Project Manager
As a result of continued demand for our products and services, Translations.com, Corvallis Oregon is looking to for a bright, self-motivated Assistant Project Manager to join our “startup within an established company” and work on a language translation project for our global clients. Your work will directly impact live websites of our worldwide client base with new clients being added every week.
Translations.com is a world leader in website localization, software localization, GMS (Globalization Management System) software products, and enterprise-level, professional translation services. Our translation solutions allow a diverse array of clients to deliver local language products, services, applications, training, and content in a culturally appropriate manner.
We were founded on the principle that great service is, and always will be, a key differentiator in the localization industry. Our dedication to client satisfaction is what we consider to be our most valuable asset. From President to Project Manager, we believe that making our clients' lives easier and delivering language services that exceed expectations allows us to develop and maintain strong client relationships, and hence to grow our business. Please visit us at www.translations.com.
Department: Production
Description:
- Perform analysis of the files for translation
- Contact vendors to delegate project tasks and information
- Distribute project tasks to proper team members
- Help organize files into/from their folder structure
- Generate purchase orders
- Enter time and expense information for the PMs
- Log project status if required
- Quality check based on instructed parameters
- Desktop publishing work as required
- Update the Translation Memory from translated files
- Draft letters or emails for the PM to send out
- Prepare FedEx/UPS packages for shipment
Qualifications
- Excellent communication (written and verbal) skills in English
- Requires a four-year degree or higher
- Ability to support multiple projects by keeping accurate and up-to-date project specs
- Exceptional problem solving skills
- Experience coordinating assignment of resources
- Ability to maintain professionalism in all situations, especially under tight deadlines
Desired Skills:
- Native fluency in another language is preferred
Additional Information
All your information will be kept confidential according to EEO guidelines.
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