Contract Localization & Interpretation Project Manager
Contract Localization & Interpretation Project Manager
Glyph Language Services
Spokane, WA
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Glyph Language Services is currently seeking a confident, analytical, experienced, customer-focused full-time Contract Localization & Interpretation Project Manager. As a Glyph PM you will work closely with internal project teams and a broad network of linguists and interpreters to guide each phase of localization and interpretation projects to a successful completion. This is a contract remote position.
General responsibilities include:
Glyph Language Services offers comprehensive translation, localization and interpretation services for eLearning, web, corporate communications, software, multimedia projects, and government operations.. Glyph delivers language services that empower its clients to grow globally through a combination of strategic vision, industry-leading tools and practices, top-flight linguist talent, cultural savvy and a deep focus on customer needs. Glyph was founded in 2001 in Seattle, WA and is now based in Spokane, Washington.
Glyph is committed to creating a diverse environment and is proud to be an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, gender, gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, national origin, disability, age, or veteran status. Glyph is also committed to compliance with all fair employment practices regarding citizenship and immigration status.
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General responsibilities include:
- Manage translation, localization and interpretation projects, and ensure for all projects in-depth understanding of the scope and objectives of the project; provide defined, comprehensive and achievable schedules for all tasks related to projects, ensuring timely delivery
- Provide appropriate selection of best qualified talent for both localization and interpretation projects
- Anticipate and troubleshoot project bottlenecks and communicate issues to appropriate stakeholders while endeavoring to resolve them independently
- Conduct thorough interpretation needs assessments to understand client requirements; define the project scope, languages, appropriate interpretation typology (consecutive, simultaneous, etc.), and the expected outcomes
- Review final localization deliverables to ensure that all linguistic elements have been correctly translated and proofread; provide translation, editing and/or proofreading
- Assist in the development of English language source glossaries and in the translation of glossaries, based on applicable language skills; develop terminology research guidelines or toolkits for translators; develop style guidelines for translation teams related to grammar, tone and other linguistic aspects of communication
- Manage existing and ongoing relationships with talent to maximize value and to promote loyalty to Glyph
- Proactively manage both localization and interpretation client expectations with regard to timelines and deliverables
- Perform other duties ancillary to project management/production
- A combination of at least 2 years in localization AND interpretation project management
- Native or near-native fluency in English
- Strong written and oral communication skills
- Aptitude for resourceful organization, accurate and creative prioritization and a proactive solutions orientation
- Poise and flexibility in dealing with ambiguity associated with working in a fast-paced and ever-changing environment
- Strong negotiating skills
- Strong leadership and interpersonal communication skills
- Ability to work with deadlines
- Highly proficient in use of MS Office Suite
- Good familiarity with content localization and translation memory applications; ideal candidate is expert in XTRF, memoQ
- Native or near-native fluency in a third language other than native and English
- Bachelors or Master's in translation/language arts
Glyph Language Services offers comprehensive translation, localization and interpretation services for eLearning, web, corporate communications, software, multimedia projects, and government operations.. Glyph delivers language services that empower its clients to grow globally through a combination of strategic vision, industry-leading tools and practices, top-flight linguist talent, cultural savvy and a deep focus on customer needs. Glyph was founded in 2001 in Seattle, WA and is now based in Spokane, Washington.
Glyph is committed to creating a diverse environment and is proud to be an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, gender, gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, national origin, disability, age, or veteran status. Glyph is also committed to compliance with all fair employment practices regarding citizenship and immigration status.
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