Shanghai Project Coordinator

The position of Project Coordinator is a key player at TransPerfect. Project Coordinators execute all language/translation projects from start to finish and serve as a single point of accountability for their successful completion. They are responsible for the entire life cycle of all language/translation projects assigned to them and serve as a single point of contact/accountability.

Individuals in this role are either more inclined to stick to a Project Management-oriented career path (working to become an Executive or Senior Project Manager, for instance) or a Management-oriented career path (working to become a Team Lead or Department Manager, for instance).

• Be responsible for the entire life cycle of all language/translation projects assigned to the individual

• Juggle multiple projects and priorities simultaneously in a fast-paced environment

• Understand and abide by individual project instructions

• Liaise with sales staff to clarify project parameters

• Establish and maintain excellent relationships with contract translators and proofreaders globally

• Coordinate with quality personnel to ensure that the translation perfectly complies with instructions and is linguistically perfect

• Communicate any issues/problems/caveats or additional information to sales staff as soon as that information is available

• Minimum bachelor’s degree

• Excellent communication (written and verbal) skills in English and Mandarin

• Excellent problem solving and analytical skills

• Experience coordinating projects and assignment of resources a plus

• Effective time management