Translation Coordinator # 26-26571

US Tech Solutions • South San Francisco, CA

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About The Position

The Translation Coordinator facilitates the day-to-day operations of translation projects, working closely with the Localization Manager and coordinating with translation vendors. The role handles translation requests for marketing and creative content, prepares files for translation, coordinates communication among linguists, content owners, and internal reviewers, and supports timely project delivery. The coordinator also tracks and reports translation project metrics and works with stakeholders to optimize processes and drive continuous improvement.

Requirements

• Bachelor's degree in a related field such as Linguistics, Translation, or Communications; another equivalent credential or equivalent work experience is also acceptable.
• At least 4 years of professional experience managing translation projects, including coordinating timelines, resources, and deliverables.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills and the ability to interact professionally with internal stakeholders and external vendors.
• Familiarity with translation industry standards, terminology, and best practices.
• Strong organizational skills and the ability to prioritize tasks and manage multiple projects simultaneously.
• Attention to detail and commitment to accuracy and consistency in translated materials.
• Proficiency with project management tools and software for scheduling, tracking, and reporting translation projects.
• Ability to collaborate in a cross-functional team environment and build positive working relationships.
• Analytical mindset and ability to support decision-making and process improvements.
• Problem-solving skills and ability to proactively address challenges and mitigate risks throughout translation projects.
• Familiarity with managing translation quality using translation memories, glossaries or termbases, and style guides, while ensuring consistency and adherence to brand guidelines.
• Experience with linguistic review processes, including gathering feedback from internal reviewers and communicating revisions to translation vendors.
• Familiarity with translation management systems (TMS).
• Knowledge of industry-standard file formats and localization best practices for print and digital documents, multimedia, and web content.
• Ability to adapt to evolving project requirements and stakeholder expectations.

Nice To Haves

• Experience using JIRA or other project management software to plan, track, and coordinate translation projects.
• Experience with Adobe Suite and multimedia content translation.
• Fluency in Spanish or Traditional or Simplified Chinese.
• Proficiency in additional languages.
• Understanding of creative content design best practices for bi-directional languages.

Responsibilities

• Receive and process translation requests from internal content owners.
• Prepare source and reference materials for translation using a standardized process, ensuring clarity and completeness.
• Manage questions and clarifications from linguists and the translation team, serving as a link between them and content owners.
• Gather feedback from internal linguistic reviewers about vendor translation quality.
• Create and maintain schedules for multiple complex translation projects, coordinating deadlines and resources and escalating resource or priority conflicts for management support.
• Update stakeholders on project progress and potential delays.
• Coordinate submission of translated materials for regulatory review and approval, ensuring compliance with relevant guidelines and regulations.
• Collaborate with vendors to support accurate and culturally appropriate translations.
• Work with vendors and internal linguistic reviewers to develop and improve glossaries and style guides.
• Maintain translation project documentation and records of linguistic decisions.
• Evaluate translation processes and recommend improvements to efficiency and quality.
• Assist with tracking and reporting project metrics, including turnaround time, quality, and vendor performance, to support process improvement and decision-making.

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