Content Manager Team lead (French Speaker)

Barcelona, Catalunya, Spain | Linguistic coordination | Full-time

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The Datawords Group supports major brands in the deployment of their international digital strategy. A true pioneer in this field, Datawords has developed unique know-how across the entire value chain of digital communication (multicultural technologies, creation, video, consulting, strategy, webmarketing, AI, data analytics, etc.).

We are looking for innovative talent to best meet the growing challenges and technological developments of the sector. Our customers include giants in luxury, cosmetics, industry and e-commerce.

We believe that diversity and inclusion are essential to the success of our company. We are committed to creating an inclusive working environment where every employee, whatever their abilities, can flourish. Datawords guarantees fairness for all during the recruitment process, regardless of gender, ethnic origin, religion, sexual orientation, social status, disability or age.

As Content Manager - Team Lead (French Speaker) the employee reports directly to the Content Service Manager.

Main responsibilities include (but are not limited to):

  • Managing and monitoring the progress of linguistic projects
  • Ensuring content quality across a wide range of styles, terminologies, and formats
  • Balancing project budgets, negotiating deadlines, and ensuring overall profitability
  • Collaborating closely with subsidiaries in target markets and with internal teams
  • Ensuring all content aligns with the client’s desired tone, style, and brand identity
  • Briefing and coordinating with freelance writers, translators, editors, proofreaders, and reviewers
  • Handling all tasks related to linguistic project coordination
  • Supervise, guide, and develop team members by setting clear objectives, monitoring performance, fostering collaboration, and supporting individual professional growth

Requirements: 

  • Proven experience (5–7+ years) in translation project management or a related role within the language services or digital/tech industry
  • Bachelor’s degree in Languages, Communication, Translation, Business Administration, International Business, or a related field
  • Demonstrated experience leading and developing teams. 
  • Proficiency in project management tools (Airtable, Jira, Confluence, Trello, or similar).
  • Strong knowledge of CAT tools and translation technologies (e.g., Trados, MemoQ, Wordfast, etc.); familiarity with AI and automation platforms is an asset
  • Client-oriented mindset with demonstrated ability to build and maintain strong client relationships
  • Demonstrated experience leading and developing a teams
  • Fluency in French and English (written and spoken); additional languages are an advantage.
  • Good to have: Knowledge of quality assurance methodologies (QA, LQA) and process improvement frameworks (Lean Six Sigma, Kaizen, etc.) 
  • Good to have: Certifications in Project Management (PMP, PRINCE2, Agile)

Conditions:

  • Permanent Full-Time Contract - 40h/week
  • Work schedule: Monday to Friday, from 09:30 to 18:00
  • 23 days of holidays + flexible public holidays
  • 1 remote day/week
  • Meal and transport vouchers company-paid
  • Individual health insurance company-paid