Translation Project Coordinator

Transperfect.wd5.transperfect

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Spain-Barcelona Until 8/21/2026 First posted March 25, 2026 Last posted March 25, 2026
Job description

TransPerfect Is More Than Just a Job…
Our greatest asset is our people, and nothing is more important to us than ensuring that everyone knows that. Each of our 100+ offices has its own individual identity, and each also has its own unique rewards.

Position Summary:

The Translation Project Coordinator plays a key role in coordinating multilingual projects from start to finish. They collaborate with internal teams and global vendors to ensure projects are delivered on time, within budget, and to the highest quality standards.

This is a fast-paced, detail-oriented role ideal for someone who thrives on organization, problem-solving, and cross-cultural communication that is keen to enter the industry in a hands-on, entry-level role with unlimited learning and growth opportunities in the industry´s leading company.

Position responsibilities:

  • Coordinate the full lifecycle of multiple localization and translation projects simultaneously
  • Coordinate all project phases, from initiation to delivery, ensuring smooth execution
  • Collaborate with Sales/Client Services teams to define project scope, timelines, and requirements
  • Communicate with our global network of vendors (translators, editors, and other specialists) to negotiate rates, assign tasks and agree on deadlines, and subsequently monitor project progress
  • Track project status, proactively identifying and resolving issues with involved stakeholders
  • Manage project budgets, including cost tracking, gross margins and financial reporting
  • Maintain accurate and organized project documentation
  • Perform quality control checks at various stages (e.g. proofreading, final-eye reviews of deliverables, etc.)
  • Ensure compliance with internal processes and quality standards
  • Complete all other tasks that are deemed appropriate for this role and assigned by the manager/supervisor.

Essential skills required:

  • Bachelor´s degree or equivalent
  • Superior written and spoken communication skills in English
  • Minimum 1 year of professional experience in a similar position in corporate environment
  • Ability to work both independently and take initiative, while also being comfortable collaborating effectively with multiple internal and external stakeholders on an international level
  • Strong organizational skills with the ability to multitask and prioritize effectively
  • High attention to detail and commitment to quality
  • Good analytical and problem-solving skills
  • Proficiency in MS Office and general computer skills

Desired skills and experience:

  • Knowledge of additional languages at professional working proficiency
  • Experience in translation/localization project management
  • Familiarity with CAT tools or localization platforms


TransPerfect provides equal employment opportunities to all individuals regardless of their race, color, creed, religion, gender, age, sexual orientation, national origin, disability, veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by local law.

We celebrate diversity as one of our core values and we have a clear goal: to be an inclusive workplace where a diverse mix of talented people want to come, stay and do their best work. Together with passionate, creative and collaborative colleagues, we are working to ensure accessibility is for everyone.

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About this role

Summary

Coordinate multilingual translation projects, manage budgets, ensure quality, collaborate globally, and communicate efficiently.

Job title

Translation Project Coordinator

Experience level

1+ years

Industry

translation and localization

Location requirements

based in Spain-Barcelona, remote work not specified

Salary

Not specified

Management role

No

Skills & keywords

Required skills

English communicationorganizationproblem-solvingMS Officebachelor's degree

Preferred skills

additional languagestranslation managementCAT tools

Specializations

localizationtranslationproject management
Locations

Structured locations inferred from the posting.

Unknown location

Work arrangement unknown