Localization Project Manager

Summary

Join Translated as an experienced Localization Project Manager to oversee international brand campaign launches for a major enterprise client. You will manage all localization efforts, ensuring accurate translation and cultural adaptation of creative content. Collaborate closely with internal and external teams, including marketing, creative, copywriters, and translators. Responsibilities include project planning, timeline management, stakeholder education, and proactive communication. Success requires 5+ years of experience in localization project management, proven ability to manage complex projects, and excellent communication and organizational skills. The role is fully remote within the EMEA time zone, with frequent virtual communication.

Requirements

• 5+ years in Localization Project Management, helping product and marketing teams to successfully launch internationally
• Experience at the Client side and the Agency side
• Track record of managing and releasing complex and high-quality globalized products and marketing campaigns in partnership with core product teams, beyond just as a content translation service manager
• Knowledge of the localization process and what it takes to create product features and campaigns that can be recognized as truly local experiences by the client's users
• Ability to manage multiple projects, prioritize effectively, and work under tight deadlines
• Track record of being a self-starter, self-motivated and outcome-oriented individual who seeks ownership and accountability
• Comfortable with ambiguity in a fluid organization
• Excellent communication skills, both written and verbal. Concise, fact-based and informative. Able to convey complex information simply
• Excellent organizational skills
• Passionate and enthusiastic about excellence and attention to detail
• Thrives in a highly collaborative environment

Responsibilities

• Manage the localization success of a portfolio of the client's international launches
• Project manage the localization of all assets and content for the projects in your portfolio, including website copy, product descriptions, marketing materials, and advertisements
• Project manage the timely and accurate localization of all requested assets in close collaboration with copywriters, translators and internal stakeholders to ensure that translations/transcreations are accurate and culturally appropriate for each market
• Support the development of project plans and timelines for localization projects, ensuring that they are completed on time and to a high standard
• Educate stakeholders on localization best practices and service offerings
• Offer your expertise to help launching teams recognize and integrate international requirements from the start
• Behave like an owner and entrepreneur. Drive, be propositive and action oriented
• Ensure pertinent information is proactively communicated and understood throughout the global team
• Support the creation and management of high level Localization project & program timelines
• Provide up-to-date visibility into large projects, and progress against Localization team goals
• Be an operational excellence champion: Present monthly retrospectives and learnings
• Educate partners on processes and best practices

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience with localization tools and technologies
• Fluency in English and at least one additional EMEA language

Benefits

• Fully remote work
• Hybrid work option if client's office is nearby
• Travel for in-person meetings may be required