Project Assistant

Position summary:

The Project Assistant is a key player in TransPerfect´s Production team and provides support to Project Managers on various phases of the project lifecycle, as well handling administrative tasks such as file preparation, submission of purchase orders and handling billing enquiries, actively contributing to the successful and timely delivery of high quality translation and language projects to our clients.

Position responsibilities:

• Assist Project Managers with certain aspects of the life-cycle of all language/translation projects (place and set up jobs; contact linguists, set up deadlines and negotiate prices).

• Juggle multiple tasks and priorities simultaneously in a fast-paced environment.

• Responsible for the recreation or conversion of PDF documents into Microsoft Word for the process to prepare for translation.

• Assist with reviewing recreated files to ensure accuracy and correct any errors identified.

• Provide technical support as needed including but not limited to: file format problems, troubleshooting, etc.

• Receive files from clients and store them in the proper place on our internal network throughout the day.

• Work with our team of Project Managers to update spreadsheets and trackers with information of the files handled for our clients.

• Excellent written and verbal English communication skills

• Minimum Bachelor’s degree or its equivalent

• Familiarity with MS Office and Adobe software products

• Detail orientation with the ability to multitask

• Excellent problem solving and analytical skills

• Independence in carrying out assigned tasks

• Ability to work under pressure in a fast-paced environment

• Effective time management