Manager Translation

A leading organization in Qatar is seeking an experienced Head of Translation to lead its Translation function and drive the delivery of high-quality Arabic and English language services across the organization. This is an excellent opportunity for a seasoned translation professional with strong leadership capabilities, exceptional linguistic expertise, and the ability to manage a high-performing team in a dynamic corporate environment.

Key Responsibilities:

• Lead and manage the Translation Department, ensuring timely and accurate delivery of translation services.
• Supervise, mentor, and develop a team of translators and language specialists.
• Establish and maintain quality assurance standards and translation best practices.
• Review and approve complex translations for accuracy, consistency, and cultural relevance.
• Coordinate translation priorities across multiple business units and stakeholders.
• Develop departmental processes, workflows, and performance metrics to improve efficiency.
• Ensure strict confidentiality when handling sensitive corporate documents.
• Drive continuous improvement through the adoption of translation technologies and terminology management.

Candidate Profile:

• Bachelor's degree in Translation, Linguistics, Arabic, English, or a related discipline (Master's degree preferred).
• 10+ years of professional translation experience, including several years in a managerial or team leadership role.
• Native or near-native proficiency in both Arabic and English, with exceptional written communication skills.
• Proven experience leading and developing translation teams.
• Strong organizational, stakeholder management, and project management skills.
• Experience within the banking, legal, government, or large corporate sector will be an advantage.
• Proficiency with Computer-Assisted Translation (CAT) tools is desirable.

Preference will be given to candidates who are currently based in Doha,