Project Manager in Translation Sector with Scandinavian Language Skills (Danish, Norwegian or Swedish)

Xplanation is currently looking for a Project Manager with Scandinavian language skills (Danish, Norwegian or Swedish) for our office in Valencia, Spain. With a previous experience in the translation sector, you know what it takes to deliver outstanding service to customers in the manufacturing, retail and medical sectors.

Reference: SRPMSC

Position summary
The Project Manager is responsible for the profitable and smooth production of translation projects.

Your role:

• Manage the entire life-cycle of multiple translation and localization projects in a fast-paced environment
• Prioritize, coordinate and efficiently manage the scheduling of all the stages of each project
• Monitor and control project status
• Manage project finances (budgeting, profitability, invoicing)
• Liaise with Business Development Managers and Global Account Managers to clarify customer requirements and develop customer relationships
• Participate in customer meetings and calls, monitor customer satisfaction and offer solutions to current needs
• Negotiate deadlines and rates with partners (both internal and external)
• Establish and maintain excellent relationships with customers, translators and revisers globally
• Prepare and maintain project documentation
• Comply with relevant and applicable procedures
• Perform quality checks at various stages of the process to ensure quality and accuracy (final delivery checks…)

Your skill set:

• Effective communicator with strong professional ethics
• University degree (preferably in a Scandinavian language)
• 6 months minimum experience in the translation industry, ideally as a Project Manager
• Acute attention to detail with the ability to multitask
• Ability to meet deadlines and work under pressure
• Excellent problem solving and analytical skills
• Independence in carrying out assigned tasks
• Highly-developed computer skills (MS Office, Windows) and iSEO knowledge

Your language skills:

• Native Danish, Norwegian or Swedish speaker
• Excellent written and verbal English

Send your application to job@xplanation.com.