******** Portuguese Project Manager *********

Our client, a well established company, is looking for a translator with excellent project management experience and leadership skills to be heavily involved in the creation of a Portuguese language version of its products.

This is a great opportunity for an enthusiastic Portuguese Team Leader, who will be responsible for managing major parts of the translation project, leading the Portuguese Translation Team, defining the overall creative direction of the translations, as well as liaising with an external team of translators and testers.

Key duties include:
 Managing major parts of the translation project and its deliverables;
 Leading a team of 4 translators and 1 localisation tester;
 Define the overall creative direction of translations;
 Accurately reporting project progress and team performance to the Localisation Manager;
 Liaising with external translators and testers;
 Monitoring individual and team quality and productivity, identifying skills gaps and developing talent;
 Establishing a creative and productive environment through effective team coaching;
 Ongoing appraisal of team members’ individual performances, helping them to work towards their own continuous personal development;

Essential requirements:
 Strong leadership, with relevant experience leading translation teams;
 Excellent project management skills;
 Excellent translation background, translating from English into Portuguese;
 Great attention to detail allied to awareness of the bigger picture;
 Outstanding written and verbal communication skills with proven ability to communicate enthusiastically, clearly and concisely to groups and individuals;
 Real interest in computer games/RPGs/MMOs and good understanding of the target market.

Qualifications:
 Translation degree or related subject.

Also useful:
 Game or fantasy translation experience;
 Scripting or programming experience;
 Experience with proprietary translation tools.

Salary: Salary: 26000-33000 depending on experience, plus excellent benefits package including annual bonus, private healthcare and gym membership.

Location: Cambridge. Candidates must be able to work in Cambridge or to relocate.