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LOCALIZATION PROJECT MANAGER (HYBRID)

laoret
Full-timejunior

Job description

Localization Project Managers face many challenges. To excel in this position, you will need proven experience and training as a Localization Project Manager and demonstrate diverse experience in the technical aspects around Localization and/or Internationalization. The role requires the ability to work in a fast-paced environment, to work autonomously, and to manage aggressive delivery schedules. You will need to work successfully with technical and non-technical people alike and have the drive to learn about new tools, processes, and concepts. Duties and Responsibilities: • Receiving client projects/jobs/quotations and analyzing the requirements. • Developing project plans and workflows, managing time, budget, resources, and quality control. • Creating and controlling localization project budgets, performing cost tracking analysis, ensuring timely issuance of purchase orders and invoices, and approving work reports. • Identifying and solving localization issues or disagreements, either within the system or product, identifying causes, and performing corrective/preventative action. • Presenting regular reports to clients, corporate office, and peers on progress and forecast of the project teams work status, escalating issues, and evaluating needed support. • Being an active member of corporate management meetings, providing data and project information. • Continuously expanding knowledge and education in localization trends and news, keeping up to date through active participation in training opportunities. Qualifications: • 2-5 years of experience in Translation/Localization Project Management • Excellent verbal and written English communication skills. • Excellent presentation/communication skills, with the ability to present the localization life cycle to clients. • Organizational and leadership skills. • Proven abilities in project planning, resource, and risk management. • Problem-solving abilities. • Quality and detail-oriented. • Strong team player in a multi-language/multi-cultural environment.