5 tips to work as a translation project manager
So you want to work as a project manager? Congratulations on considering a role that demands a unique blend of organization, curiosity and attention to detail. In this blog post, Alexander Ekhilevskiy , Senior Localization Program Manager at Vista , will share five invaluable tips for aspiring translation project managers like you. Read on to learn more! Table of contents Understand what PM is about today Choose your side Mind the triangle The personal is professional Being organized is not enough Understand what PM is about today The translation project manager role has evolved significantly over the past 20 years. “It used to be a much more transactional job, mostly about managing files. As technology has developed, the focus has shifted to relationship management with vendors", explains Alexander. According to him, freelance language professionals must be seen as an extension of your team. “The commitment, the results, and everything will be so different when you ha...