Translation Project Coordinator

Side (formerly PTW) is a global video game development and services provider seeking a Translation Project Coordinator to support the day-to-day execution of localization projects. You will coordinate resources, schedules, workflows, and communications to ensure efficient, high-quality delivery. This role reports to the Operations Manager and works closely with Project Managers.

Key Responsibilities

• Oversee project schedules and progress to ensure timely, high-quality delivery.
• Create, maintain, and improve documentation for visibility, accuracy, and efficiency.
• Identify and troubleshoot operational challenges, proactively mitigate risks, and escalate issues as needed.
• Conduct project scoping, effort estimation, timeline planning, and feasibility assessments.
• Manage client and vendor communications effectively, maintaining strong stakeholder relationships.
• Demonstrate adaptability and flexibility in response to shifting project requirements and priorities.
• Support Project Manager responsibilities, including coverage during absences.
• Coordinate and manage multiple projects simultaneously, prioritizing tasks effectively.
• Select and allocate appropriate resources to projects, balancing quality, efficiency, and profitability.
• Maintain a high level of responsiveness and professionalism in all communications.
• Support cross-functional tasks, including machine translation deployment, LQA coordination, and implementation of new tools.
• Conduct quality assessments on project deliverables, including sanity checks and editing distance analysis.
• Monitor project financial performance, including budget, margin, and resource utilization.
• Track and report on project delivery, quality, and operational KPIs.

Compliance and Ethics

• Ensure team adherence to company Security, Confidentiality, and Health & Safety policies.
• Comply with IT and HR procedures.
• Uphold ethical business practices aligned with company values.

Knowledge, Experience and Skills

• Minimum 1 year of experience in project coordination, preferably in the video game, localization, or language services industry.
• Experience coordinating or leading teams, with strong mentoring skills.
• Excellent communication, stakeholder management, and problem-solving skills.
• Ability to manage multiple priorities and perform effectively under tight deadlines in a fast-paced environment.
• Proactive, adaptable, and solution-oriented mindset with a strong sense of ownership.
• Proficiency in CAT tools (e.g., memoQ) and familiarity with project management platforms.

Benefits

• Work for a leading global provider in the games industry with full training.
• Opportunity to work on major game clients, titles, projects, and technologies.
• Attractive remuneration, holidays, regular team competitions, and an extensive social calendar.
• Collaborative, diverse, and inclusive global team environment.
• Dedicated employee well-being program.
• Regular progression and development opportunities.
• Learn as you work and contribute to shaping the future of gaming.

Working Conditions

• Fully remote within Portugal.
• Full-Time Uncertain Term Contract.
• Working Hours: 13:00 – 21:30 local time.

All applications must be sent in English.