Responsibilities
- Create, manage, and implement translation projects within XTM TMS (Translation Management System), ensuring that deadlines, budgets, and quality standards are met while working closely with the Enterprise Project Manager.
- Identify and implement AI tools (e.g., machine translation, language models) to improve workflow efficiency, reduce manual tasks, and maintain high-quality outputs.
- Responsible for translation efforts for a variety of content types from English into Japanese, ensuring consistency and quality across all products, while working closely with content teams.
- Perform file alignments, update and maintain translation memories, and prepare files for translation to ensure efficient use of resources and content reusability.
- Source, onboard, and manage external translators, Language Service Providers, and SMEs, building strong working relationships to ensure timely and high-quality delivery. Provide clear and concise briefings to ensure suppliers understand project scope, deliverables, and expectations.
- Conduct rigorous quality checks on translated materials to ensure accuracy, cultural relevance, and technical precision, while working closely with the Localisation Lead to uphold PeopleCert’s quality standards.
- Act as the central point of communication for feedback, proactively addressing issues and escalating them to the Localisation Lead and Enterprise Project Manager when needed.
- Ensure all administrative duties, including file management, reporting, and supplier communications, are handled accurately and on time, while collaborating closely with internal teams to ensure smooth project workflows.
Requirements
- Native or equivalent fluency in Japanese and English (LanguageCert C2 LTE or C2 IESOL certificate would be also a plus), with strong translation skills from English into Japanese.
- Experience working in a Language Service Provider (LSP) environment or a translation function, with a focus on managing translation or localization projects from English into Japanese. Experience in the professional education sector is preferred.
- Proven ability to manage multiple projects concurrently while meeting time and budget requirements, working closely with cross-functional teams to achieve project goals.
- Use CAT tools, Machine Translation (MT), and TMS (experience with XTM is advantageous).
- Experience in handling various file formats (MS Office, InDesign, etc.) with a solid understanding of file engineering within the context of localization.
- Excellent communication, prioritization, and organizational skills, with the ability to build successful relationships with external suppliers and internal teams to ensure timely delivery.
- Proactive, detail-oriented, and capable of working independently with minimal supervision, while also collaborating closely with relevant stakeholders.
Nice to Have
- Academic background in Translation Studies is a plus.
- ECDL Advanced level certification is desirable.
Benefits
- Competitive remuneration package
- Work in an international, dynamic, and fun atmosphere
- Two free vouchers for all certifications from PeopleCert's Portfolio per year for all employees
- Complimentary coffee and tea in all our premises
- Huge learning experience in using best practices and a global environment
- Constant personal and professional development
Additional Information
- Any person who is engaged by PeopleCert to work on the SELT service must undergo a Background Check (the results of which must be acceptable to PeopleCert and the HO) prior to commencing their SELT duties. All SELT personnel will be required to complete a declaration (provided by PeopleCert) where the existence of any criminal record and/or bankruptcy must be declared. If working on the SELT service in the UK, background checks will include: - A basic or enhanced Disclosure Barring Service (DBS) check - Right to Work in the UK check (including nationality, identity, and place of residence) - HO security check (Baseline Personnel Security Standard (BPSS) or Counter-Terrorist Check (CTC) - Financial background check - Employment reference check - If working on the SELT service anywhere in the world (outside of the UK) personnel will undergo background checks that are equivalent to those stated for the UK In addition, if the personnel is required to speak to SELT candidates they must be appropriately skilled in the English language and, where SELT services are provided anywhere in the world (outside of the UK), the official language of the relevant country.
