We are looking for a translation/localization project manager that will be responsible for:

• Delivery of projects to client’s expectations achieving targeted levels of profitability
• Analysis of files using different tools
• Compiling estimates and proposals for approval
• Assignment of appropriate translation teams, rate negotiation and deadline coordination with translators, typesetters, engineers, in-country client reviewers
• Adhering to the LQA process
• Close financial monitoring and control of projects through budgets, invoicing and change orders to ensure timely and final invoicing
• Strategic project planning involving best methodologies, processes, and risk assessments
• Accurate documentation and filing of all project-related materials
• Identification and development of project/process improvement opportunities and escalating to Head of Project Management
• Hosting regular, documented verbal and written communications with clients, Network Offices and internal team members

What we need:

• Desire to learn and develop
• Analytical and organized problem-solving skills
• Ability to meet deadlines and work under pressure
• Adaptable and flexible to a changing work environment
• Proficient computer skills (Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Acrobat, html, xml)
• Experience in the use of CAT tools (including translation memories, content management, glossary, and file management tools)

What you should have/be:

• Language, Translation, Project Management, or Business related academic credentials of at least a University level degree with a minimum of 2 years experience as a project manager in the Translation Industry
• Very good communication skills spoken and written in Portuguese and English
• Business-minded with management skills
• Competence in cost and quality control, time and people management as well as in change and crisis handling.
• Leading skills, good team player with aYes we can attitude and results-oriented.
• Advanced user or at least regular user of CAT tools
• Knowledge of the industry, tools and processes used and ready to learn whenever necessary
• Resident in Lisbon or surrounding area