Spanish Patent Language Lead

MAIN RESPONSABILITIES

The following is a non-exhaustive list of responsibilities and areas of ownership for this role:

• Performing copy-edit tasks on assigned projects or accounts

• Performing on-demand translation tasks

• Performing lead linguist role on assigned accounts

• Taking ownership of deliveries that were translated internally or by external partners for one or more accounts into their target language

• Preparing, managing and maintaining the language materials (including glossaries, Style Guides, work instruction) up to the quality standards and up to date as required by the account or project

• Managing project-related queries

• Ensuring good interaction among team members and resolving questions on terminology and language matters

• Coordinating with freelancers, agencies and internal linguists on assigned projects or accounts

• Testing and qualifying new freelancers and vendors as required

• Developing and training of internal linguists/new and existing freelancers according to the accounts’ and Welocalize’s needs

• Interacting with clients on linguistic matters as required

• Participating in the development of new and improved working processes. Propose process improvements.

• Meet or exceed the KPIs in terms of productivity, on time delivery, quality

• Achieving the goals set by the team manager

REQUIREMENTS

Education Level 

University degree in Translation/Applied Languages/Linguistic Studies or equivalent combination of education and experience (University degree in other fields plus 2 years of full time experience in translation; OR 5 years of full time professional experience in translating)

Experience

Native-Level in Spanish and fluent in English (written and spoken)

Patent translation experience and patent knowledge are critical for success in this role (e.g. types of patent documents: computer science, mechanics, biology, electricity, pharmacy, chemistry)

8+ years of relevant experience in translation/localization/editing or content writing

5+ years of review experience

Thorough understanding of the localization process

Excellent knowledge of terminology used various subject matters

Subject-matter expert within company for assigned content specialties, service lines and processes

Excellent user experience of standard CAT tools, e.g. XTM, SDL Studio and issue tracking and query management tools, e.g. JIRA

Ability to learn new localization tools and applications quickly

Excellent user experience of standard software, such as Windows and Office applications

Ability to give clear, concise and constructive feedback

Ability to coordinate internal and external translators

Excellent interpersonal, written and verbal communication skills

Ability and willingness to train/teach others and pass on knowledge.

Ability to work with tight deadlines

Excellent problem solving skills

Ability to effectively present information and respond to questions from groups of managers, clients, linguists

Ability, willingness and experience in communicating with customers at various levels

Ability to solve practical problems and deal with a variety of concrete variables in situations where only limited standardization exists

Ability to work in a virtual team