# Translator and Project Manager Location PortugalDesired Salary UnspecifiedWork preference Full TimeLinks Joined27 Jun 2026Field / Industry Software Engineering * SharePreferences:Status: Actively lookingRelocation: NoNotice Period: ImmediateSkill Assessments:This user has not passed any tests yet Languages: English - French - Portuguese - Spanish - Report [Overview](#overview) ## About Me I am a Portuguese professional with a long career spanning information technology, sales, product management, and translation. Since August 2023, I have been retired, but I continue to be identified by a strong background in multilingual project work and commercial leadership. From January 2010 to July 2023, I worked at Verbis Iberia as a Translator and Project Manager, handling localization projects in IT, marketing, automotive, medical, pharmaceutical, and legal fields. I worked with Portuguese, English, Spanish, and French, and used tools such as Studio, Trados, and Translation Workspace. Earlier, I served as Product Manager at ABB Portugal, where I supported product dissemination, new product launches, sales teams, factory negotiations, and commercial policy development. Before that, I was Sales Manager at Construfase, responsible for strategic planning, commercial policy, team development, and growth strategy. My experience also includes leadership in automotive refinishing sales at CIN, where I managed sales force coordination, customer negotiations, budgeting, and distribution. I also founded and managed EIM and associates, building businesses around IBM partnership services, computer distribution, technical assistance, and training. I began my career as a System Engineer at IBM Portugal and later as a Software Specialist at Inforgal, where I worked on commercial applications, technical support, product announcements, software demonstrations, and market-specific solutions. These roles helped me build a strong technical foundation and a practical understanding of business operations. I speak Portuguese natively and have advanced proficiency in English, French, and Spanish. I am comfortable working under pressure, presenting to large audiences, managing teams, and supporting clients across diverse industries. I bring together technical knowledge, commercial experience, and multilingual communication skills. ## Skills ### [Project Management](https://jobicy.com/talent/project-management.md)[Business Development](https://jobicy.com/talent/business-development.md)[Account Management](https://jobicy.com/talent/account-management.md)[Strategic Planning](https://jobicy.com/talent/strategic-planning.md)[Training](https://jobicy.com/talent/training.md)[Team Leadership](https://jobicy.com/talent/team-leadership.md)[Technical Support](https://jobicy.com/talent/technical-support.md)[Customer Support](https://jobicy.com/talent/customer-support.md)[Team Management](https://jobicy.com/talent/team-management.md)[Marketing](https://jobicy.com/talent/marketing.md)[Budgeting](https://jobicy.com/talent/budgeting.md)[Sales Management](https://jobicy.com/talent/sales-management.md)[English Language](https://jobicy.com/talent/english-language.md) ## Education Instituto Superior de Engenharia de Lisboa Sep 1980 - Jun 1982 Mechanical Engineering (frequency) Attended studies in Mechanical Engineering. Instituto Superior de Matemáticas Aplicadas Sep 1979 - Dec 1979 Systems Engineering (frequency) Attended studies in Systems Engineering. Nova Etapa May 1990 - May 1990 Certificate of Professional Aptitude (CAP) - Training of Trainers Professional training certificate for trainer preparation. ## Experience Translator / Project Manager @ Verbis Iberia - Tecnologias de Informação Jan 2010 - Jul 2023 Managed translation and localization projects for IT, marketing, automotive, medical, pharmaceutical, and legal sectors. Used Studio, Trados, and Translation Workspace. Product Manager @ ABB Portugal Jan 2006 - Dec 2009 Managed ABB terminal equipment, supported sales teams, announced new products, negotiated special projects with the factory in Spain, and developed commercial policy and pricing. Sales Manager @ Construfase - Informação de Gestão Jun 2001 - Dec 2005 Led strategic planning, defined commercial policy and goals, developed and monitored the sales team, managed technical prospecting, ensured information quality, and supported growth strategy. Head of Automotive Refinishing Sales - South Zone @ CIN - Corporação Industrial do Norte Jul 1998 - Nov 2000 Supervised and motivated the sales force, set goals and territories, negotiated with major customers, handled product marketing, negotiated pricing with the factory in France, managed budgeting, and oversaw distribution. Managing Director (Founder) @ EIM and associates May 1990 - Dec 1997 Founded and managed the company, executed IBM Business Partner contracts, developed growth strategy, expanded geographic coverage, created associated companies, and built distribution and service networks. System Engineer @ IBM Portugal Jul 1986 - Apr 1989 Worked on commercial activity control and planning applications, POS terminal systems, document management, translation coordination for IBM PS/2, technical support for resellers, and product/campaign announcements. Software Specialist @ Inforgal - Informática e Gestão Mar 1983 - Jun 1986 Demonstrated, installed, and trained users on microcomputing equipment and software, developed applications for vertical markets, introduced computer brands and software products in Portugal, and created software for gas park operations.