Russian Patent Language Lead

Welocalize • New York, NY

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About The Position

The Russian Patent Language Lead manages translation and copy-editing tasks and ensures high-quality linguistic deliverables for assigned projects or accounts. The role takes ownership of deliveries translated internally or by external partners, maintains language resources, resolves terminology and project queries, and coordinates with freelancers, agencies, internal linguists, clients, and internal teams. The position also contributes to workflow and quality improvements through editing, error arbitration, training, and participation in process initiatives.

Requirements

• University degree in Translation, Applied Languages, or Linguistic Studies, or an equivalent combination of education and experience: a university degree in another field plus 2 years of full-time translation experience, or 5 years of full-time professional translation experience.
• Fluent written and spoken English.
• Native fluency in the target language.
• 8+ years of relevant experience in translation, localization, editing, or content writing.
• 5+ years of review experience.
• Thorough understanding of the localization process.
• Excellent knowledge of terminology across various subject matters.
• Excellent user experience with standard CAT tools, such as XTM and SDL Studio, and issue-tracking and query-management tools, such as JIRA.
• Ability to learn new localization tools and applications quickly.
• Excellent user experience with standard software, such as Windows and Office applications.
• Ability to give clear, concise, and constructive feedback.
• Ability to coordinate internal and external translators.
• Excellent interpersonal, written, and verbal communication skills.
• Ability and willingness to train or teach others and share knowledge.
• Ability to work with tight deadlines.
• Excellent problem-solving skills.
• Ability to present information effectively and respond to questions from groups of managers, clients, and linguists.
• Ability, willingness, and experience communicating with customers at various levels.
• Ability to solve practical problems and handle varied situations where only limited standardization exists.
• Ability to work in a virtual team.

Responsibilities

• Perform copy-editing tasks on assigned projects or accounts.
• Perform on-demand translation tasks.
• Serve as lead linguist on assigned accounts.
• Take ownership of deliveries translated internally or by external partners into the target language.
• Prepare, manage, and maintain language materials, including glossaries, style guides, and work instructions, keeping them current and at the required quality standards.
• Manage project-related queries.
• Support interaction among team members and resolve questions about terminology and language matters.
• Coordinate with freelancers, agencies, and internal linguists on assigned projects or accounts.
• Test and qualify new freelancers and vendors as required.
• Develop and train internal linguists and new and existing freelancers according to account and company needs.
• Interact with clients on linguistic matters as required.
• Participate in developing improved working processes and propose process improvements.
• Meet or exceed productivity, on-time delivery, and quality KPIs.
• Achieve goals set by the team manager.
• Support broader team quality initiatives, including editing and error arbitration.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Senior