Translation Terminology Specialist

Job Posting External

Job Duties

• Translation Projects - Coordinate translation projects within the Translation Management System (TMS) and Workfront Project Management System. Collaborate with internal content owners and stakeholders to ensure translation processes are followed and terminology guidelines are adhered to. Administer the translation project queue leveraging in-house resources and external vendors.  Notify management or Translation and Terminology Specialist II when localization partners don’t adhere to localization guidelines. Prepare purchase orders and seek approval prior to initiating work with external translation providers. Notify project requestor and supervisor if translation anticipated project delivery dates or costs change.
• External Translation Providers and Internal Reviewers - Facilitate ongoing relationships with localization vendors. Identify localization issues or disagreements, whether system or product, identify causes and recommend corrective/preventative action.
• Translation Management System - Assist continued enhancement, configuration, testing and ongoing oversight of the Translation Management System (TMS). Collaborate cross-functionally to troubleshoot connectivity issues between the TMS and other systems. Assist in developing requirements, project plans, and workflows for system enhancements or content changes. Use reporting features of the TMS to analyze translation project activity and accuracy.
• English Terminology Database and Style Guides - Create and manage terminology workflows. Assist with cross-departmental terminology circle meetings and new product terminology sessions. Assist with maintenance terminology databases. Integrate terminology with authoring assistance and translation workflows as well as the Component Content Management System (CCMS).

Minimum Qualifications

• Less than 2 years' related experience
• Bachelor’s degree (Translation, Localization, Linguistics or related degree)
• Non-degree considered if 12+ years of related experience along with a high school diploma or GED
• Occasional travel (0-5%)
• Occasional overnight stays (0-5%)
• Valid Passport
• Per 8-hour shift.  Sit 7 hours and stand 1 hours.  Typical office environment (low noise level, limited exposure hot/cold temperatures, dust, fumes, and vibrations).  Regular interaction with others and performs a degree of independent work.  Physical and mental demands are akin to the majority of office positions with prolonged periods of sitting and prolonged use of a computer/keyboard.  Infrequent lifting, walking and climbing stairs. Occasional use of office equipment (copiers, printers, etc.).

Preferred Qualifications

• Fundamental language skills in at least one foreign language. 
• Proven abilities in project planning and Project Management certification (Localization Project Management certification preferred). 
• Highly effective verbal/written communication skills. 
• Quality and detail-oriented with demonstrated organizational and leadership skills.  
• Problem-solving skills. 
• Self-starting, pro-active team player in a multi-lingual/multi-cultural environment. 
• Ability to work independently and meet deadlines under pressure. 
• Knowledge and interest in continuing to learn and identify new technologies and new tools.
• Prefer experience in translation management and terminology tools.