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Translation Coordinator # 26-26571

U.S. Tech Solutions Inc.South San Francisco, CA🇺🇸United StatesPosted Oct 20, 2026

Why This Role Stands Out

Advance your career in this dynamic hybrid role where you will drive global communication strategies and collaborate with diverse teams to optimize impactful translation workflows. This position is perfect for a detail-oriented professional who thrives on managing complex projects and wants to develop their skills within a forward-thinking, high-growth environment. Apply today to bring your expertise to this vital team and make a meaningful impact on global content delivery.

Quick Overview

Seniority
Mid Senior
Work mode
Hybrid
Location
South San Francisco, CA, United States
Posted
Yesterday
ComplianceContinuous ImprovementProcess ImprovementSchedulingJiraProject Management

Job Description

Duration: 12 months (possible extension)
Description:
Position Summary
  • In this position, the candidate will facilitate the day-to-day operations of our translation projects, working closely with the Localization Manager and coordinating with translation vendors. Their responsibilities will include receiving and processing translation requests for Marketing and creative content, preparing files for translation, managing communications between linguists, the content owners, and internal reviewers, and ensuring timely project delivery.
  • Additionally, the candidate will assist in tracking and reporting key performance metrics related to translation projects, collaborating with stakeholders to optimize processes and drive continuous improvement. They will work cross-functionally with a variety of stakeholders.
Key Responsibilities: 
  • Receive and process translation requests from internal content owners.
  • Prepare source and reference materials for translation following a standardized process, ensuring clarity and completeness.
  • Manage questions and clarifications from linguists and the translation team, acting as a bridge between them and content owners.
  • Interact with internal linguistic reviewers to gather feedback on the quality of translations provided by the vendor.
  • Create and maintain translation project schedules, ensuring deadlines are met and resources are allocated efficiently for several complex projects at a time, and escalating resourcing and priority conflicts for management support.
  • Update stakeholders on the status of translation projects, including progress and any potential delays.
  • Coordinate the submission of translated materials for regulatory review and approval, ensuring compliance with relevant guidelines and regulations.
  • Collaborate with vendors to ensure accurate and culturally appropriate translations.
  • Collaborate with vendors and internal linguistic reviewers to develop and improve linguistic assets (glossaries and style guides).
  • Maintain documentation and records related to translation projects and the linguistic decisions made.
  • Continuously evaluate and make recommendations to improve translation processes to optimize efficiency and quality.
  • Assist with tracking and reporting key performance metrics related to translation projects, including turnaround time, quality metrics, and vendor performance, to provide insights for process improvement and decision-making.
Skills & Competencies: 
  • Familiarity with translation industry standards, terminology, and best practices.
  • Strong organizational skills with the ability to effectively prioritize tasks and manage multiple projects simultaneously.
  • Excellent communication skills, both written and verbal, with the ability to interact professionally with internal stakeholders and external vendors.
  • Attention to detail and a commitment to ensuring accuracy and consistency in translated materials.
  • Proficiency in project management tools and software for scheduling, tracking, and reporting translation projects.
  • Ability to work collaboratively in a cross-functional team environment, fostering positive relationships and driving results.
  • Analytical mindset with the ability to inform decision-making and process improvements.
  • Problem-solving skills and the ability to proactively address challenges and mitigate risks throughout the translation process.
Qualifications & Experience: 
Required
  • Bachelor's degree in a related field such as Linguistics, Translation, Communications, other equivalent credential, or equivalent work experience.
  • A minimum of 4 years of experience managing translation projects in a professional setting, demonstrating proficiency in coordinating project timelines, resources, and deliverables.
  • Excellent communication skills, both written and verbal, with the ability to interact professionally with internal stakeholders and external vendors.
  • Familiarity with the management of translation quality using linguistic assets such as translation memories, glossaries/termbases, and style guides, ensuring consistency and adherence to brand guidelines.
  • Experience in linguistic review processes, including the ability to gather feedback from internal linguistic reviewers and effectively communicate revisions to translation vendors.
  • Familiarity with translation management systems (TMS).
  • Knowledge of industry-standard file formats and localization best practices for various content types, including print and digital documents, multimedia, and web content.
  • Demonstrated problem-solving abilities and the capacity to adapt to evolving project requirements and stakeholder expectations.
Preferred: 
  • Experience using JIRA or other project management software to effectively plan, track, and coordinate translation projects.
  • Experience with Adobe Suite and multimedia content translation.
  • Fluency in Spanish, Traditional or Simplified Chinese.
  • Proficiency in additional languages.
  • Understanding of creative content design best practices for bi-directional languages.

About US Tech Solutions:
US Tech Solutions is a global staff augmentation firm providing a wide range of talent on-demand and total workforce solutions. To know more about US Tech Solutions, please visit
US Tech Solutions is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, or status as a protected veteran.
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