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Title
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Description
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We are looking for a highly motivated and experienced Translation Team Leader to supervise and coordinate the activities of a team of translators in a dynamic and multicultural organization. This position requires exceptional leadership skills, a deep understanding of translation and localization processes, and the ability to ensure linguistic quality and consistency across all projects.
The ideal candidate will be responsible for assigning translation tasks, reviewing the team's work, setting realistic deadlines, and ensuring quality standards are met. Additionally, they will collaborate closely with other departments such as marketing, legal, and product development to ensure translations accurately reflect the company's message and tone.
The Translation Team Leader will also be responsible for training new translators, implementing computer-assisted translation (CAT) tools, and maintaining updated glossaries and terminology databases. The candidate is expected to have prior experience in managing translation projects and be able to work under pressure in a fast-paced environment.
This role is essential to ensure linguistic and cultural consistency across all multilingual company materials, directly contributing to global expansion and customer satisfaction. If you have a passion for languages, leadership skills, and translation experience, this is an excellent opportunity for you.
Responsibilities
Text copied to clipboard!- Supervise and coordinate the work of the translation team.
- Assign translation projects and set deadlines.
- Review and edit translations to ensure quality and consistency.
- Collaborate with other departments to understand linguistic needs.
- Implement and maintain CAT tools and terminology glossaries.
- Train and mentor new team members.
- Monitor project progress and resolve issues.
- Ensure compliance with linguistic quality standards.
- Manage workload and prioritize tasks.
- Participate in continuous improvement of translation processes.
Requirements
Text copied to clipboard!- University degree in Translation, Linguistics, or related field.
- Minimum 3 years of professional translation experience.
- Previous experience leading translation teams.
- Fluency in at least two languages, including Spanish.
- Advanced knowledge of CAT tools (Trados, MemoQ, etc.).
- Excellent communication and leadership skills.
- Ability to work under pressure and meet deadlines.
- Attention to detail and commitment to quality.
- Knowledge of localization project management.
- Ability to resolve conflicts and make decisions.
Potential interview questions
Text copied to clipboard!- How many years of professional translation experience do you have?
- Have you led translation teams before?
- Which CAT tools are you proficient in?
- How do you ensure quality in translation projects?
- Which languages are you fluent in?
- How do you handle tight deadlines and multiple projects?
- Do you have experience in content localization?
- How do you train new translators on your team?
- Have you worked with glossaries and terminology databases?
- What would you do if a team member fails to meet standards?
