Weekend Localization & Interpreting Project Manager

Company

Day Translations

Salary / Compensation

• Salary not specified

Overview / Job Description

Day Translations is a global translation and interpreting company providing professional translation, localization, interpretation, outsourcing, and language solutions to individuals, organizations, and businesses worldwide.

The Weekend Localization & Interpreting Project Manager will oversee localization and interpretation projects from initiation through completion, serving as the primary liaison between clients and freelance translators or interpreters. This full-time, remote position requires strong project management, customer service, and localization expertise to ensure projects are delivered on time, within budget, and to the highest quality standards. The ideal candidate is highly organized, customer-focused, and passionate about languages and cross-cultural communication.

Responsibilities

Project Management

• Prepare project budgets, cost estimates, and client quotations.
• Coordinate all phases of localization and interpretation projects from initiation to delivery.
• Plan project timelines and manage deadlines to ensure successful completion.
• Take full ownership of projects throughout their lifecycle.
• Monitor project status and proactively address potential issues.

Client & Freelancer Management

• Serve as the primary point of contact for clients via phone, email, and chat.
• Respond promptly to client inquiries and provide project updates.
• Negotiate project deadlines and rates with freelance translators and interpreters.
• Build and maintain strong relationships with freelancers worldwide.
• Handle freelancer inquiries and coordinate project assignments.

Quality Assurance

• Perform quality checks throughout the project lifecycle.
• Conduct proofreading and final quality reviews before project delivery.
• Ensure localization and interpretation projects meet quality and accuracy standards.
• Adhere to company policies, procedures, and quality guidelines.

Operations & Administration

• Track project progress using Plunet.
• Manage project budgets and financial tracking.
• Report project activities and collaborate with internal teams through group communication channels.
• Maintain accurate project documentation and workflow records.

Requirements

Experience

• Experience in:
  • Project Management
  • Business Administration
  • Customer Service
• Experience managing localization or interpretation projects.
• Knowledge of translation and localization workflows.

Skills & Competencies

• Excellent verbal and written English communication skills (Native or C1 level).
• Fluency in at least one additional foreign language.
• Strong organizational and time management skills.
• Excellent attention to detail.
• Ability to prioritize multiple projects simultaneously.
• Strong cross-cultural communication and interpersonal skills.
• Professional, courteous, and customer-focused approach.
• Ability to work independently in a fast-paced remote environment.

Technical Requirements

• Experience using CAT tools, including:
  • Smartcat
  • MemoQ
• Experience with Translation Management Systems (TMS) such as:
  • Trados
• Experience using Plunet for project tracking is preferred.

Education

• University degree in:
  • Business Administration
  • Translation
  • Or another relevant field (preferred)

Candidate Profile

You SHOULD Apply If

• You have experience managing localization or interpretation projects.
• You enjoy coordinating multiple stakeholders and delivering projects on schedule.
• You have strong customer service and relationship management skills.
• You are highly organized and comfortable managing budgets and deadlines.
• You have experience with CAT tools and translation management systems.
• You communicate fluently in English and at least one additional language.
• You thrive in multicultural, fast-paced environments.
• You are looking for a long-term career in localization and language services.

You Should NOT Apply If

• You have little or no project management experience.
• You are unfamiliar with translation or localization workflows.
• You struggle with multitasking or managing competing deadlines.
• You lack experience using CAT tools or translation management systems.
• You are unable to commit fully during scheduled working hours or maintain exclusive employment during work hours.

Other Information

Work Arrangement

• Full-time
• Fully Remote
• Worldwide
• Weekend Project Manager position
• Work schedule: To be determined

Tools & Platforms

• Plunet
• Smartcat
• MemoQ
• Trados

Recruitment Process

• Submit application.
• Complete the Emotional Intelligence Assessment.
• Complete the Wonderlic Assessment.
• Background check may be required before hiring.
• Both assessments are mandatory to proceed in the hiring process.

Additional Benefits / Highlights

• Fully remote opportunity with a global language services company.
• Manage international localization and interpretation projects.
• Work with clients and freelance linguists from around the world.
• Opportunity to build a long-term career in the localization and translation industry.
• Collaborative, multicultural work environment focused on quality and customer satisfaction.