Translation Project Manager

Summary

Join Translated, a leading AI-enabled translation services company, as a fully remote Translation Project Manager based in Japan. Manage translation projects for enterprise clients, working directly with clients and translators. Ensure on-time delivery, quality, and adherence to budget. Provide high-level support to clients and linguists. Collaborate with Senior Project Managers to guarantee client satisfaction. This contractor role requires working within Japan's standard business hours, with potential for weekend/holiday work. A training period in Rome may be offered.

Requirements

• Based in Japan, with native-level proficiency in Japanese and professional-level proficiency in English
• At least 2 years of previous experience in Localization and Project Management
• Knowledge of the localization process and CAT-tools
• Demonstrated history of being a self-driven, motivated, and outcome-oriented professional who actively seeks ownership and accountability. Comfortable navigating in an environment with ambiguity and fluidity
• Exhibits excellent communication skills, both written and verbal, delivering information in a concise, fact-based, and informative manner. Capable of simplifying complex information
• Boasts outstanding organizational skills, excelling in prioritization and managing competing demands. Enthusiastic about achieving excellence and maintaining a sharp focus on detail
• Thrives in a highly collaborative work environment, contributing to a culture of teamwork and shared success

Responsibilities

• Create and manage projects for all service types based on agreed-upon processes, ensuring they are delivered on time, with the expected level of quality, and within budget
• Pick up urgent requests and attend client meetings during Japan's standard working hours to discuss translation quality or related matters
• Provide a high level of support to clients and linguists on a project-level, addressing questions, concerns, and ensuring smooth project execution
• Ensure that clients are satisfied with the quality of service, including OTD and the quality of deliverables for their service offerings

Preferred Qualifications

This position will include the possibility to work on holidays and/or weekends, if necessary

Benefits

• A training period in our HQ in Pi Campus, Rome (Italy), can be organised for the successful candidate
• Fully remote from Japan