Translation Project Manager

Acolad is the global leader in content and language solutions. Its mission is to support companies in every industry to scale across markets and enable growth through cutting-edge technology and localization expertise. Established in 1993, the group is present in 23 countries across Europe, North America, and Asia, with over 1.800 employees supported by a network of +20.000 linguists around the world.

At Acolad, every position is key to our global growth: we know that we will only succeed if our people succeed.

Joining Acolad means a unique opportunity for professional development through a collaborative global environment that promotes talent and creativity. We are continuously looking for new talent (like you!) to support our mission to drive growth and innovation across some of the world’s leading brands.

We are looking for a Translation Project Manager to join our global team in Amstelveen, the Netherlands!

As a Translation Project Manager you will be responsible for the day-to-day management of translation orders according to customer requirements and Acolad standards. You will be a part of our Production Team, working together on deliveries for a portfolio of customers.

Responsibilities:

• Day-to-day management of translation quotes & orders according to customer requirements and group standards.
• Close collaboration with customers, account managers and translators/linguists.
• Process improvement and linguistic quality optimisation.

• Organisation and monitoring of overall workflow processes and timelines including service delivery (quote, translation, revision, review and other linguistic services).
• Monitoring of Service Delivery related KPIs, e.g. adherence to deadlines, vendor costs, in-house costs, productivity, volume per service and per language combination, number of complaints.

Requirements

• Study in the fields of translation, linguistics, language technology, languages, international business or equivalent.

• Fluency in English and Dutch is mandatory. Mastery of other languages gets you bonus points.
• Knowledge of commonly used CAT tools such as Phrase, memoQ and SDL Trados.
• Outstanding communication skills - at ease talking to clients over the phone, via video-call meetings and in-person meetings.
• Strong organisational skills in order to meet tight deadlines and to organise workload in complex project situations.
• Autonomy, strong team spirit and proactive attitude.
• Ability to prioritise tasks and workload.

Benefits

• A motivating salary and competitive benefits package
• An international and dynamic work environment where you and the team make a difference every day. You will join a global leader in a fast-growing and changing market.
• We are located in Amstelveen, only 5 minutes walking distance from metro and bus station.
• You will be able to work partially from home.

Acolad is committed to creating a diverse and equitable workforce. We believe that diversity, equity, and inclusion in all its forms—gender, age, disability, marital status, ethnic or social origin, religion, belief, or sexual orientation—enrich the workplace. It opens opportunities for individuals to express their talents, both individually and collectively, and strengthens our ability to adapt to a changing world. As an equal opportunity employer, we welcome and consider applications from all qualified candidates, regardless of their backgrounds.