Localization Project Manager

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Job Description

Responsibilities

Engage and build relationships with cross-functional teams and stakeholders (Product, Engineering, Implementation, QA etc.) to evangelize localization and internationalization best practices and to launch successful localized products
Plan and manage localization schedules, collaborating cross-functionally with internal teams and vendors to define requirements and manage timelines.
Provide reference material, training and support for the localizers
Design and implement efficient and scalable end-to-end localization frameworks for multiple products and diverse content types
Drive initiatives to foster innovation within strategic areas of focus such as internationalization, data, quality, tools and process optimization
Analyze current pain points in workflows and tools and actively provide recommendations for scalable solutions
Organize and keep versions of all of Medable’s localization files
Make independent decisions and work well under pressure, in the face of ambiguity and aggressive deadlines Minimum
Coordinate and manage localization QA lifecycle with vendor and internal engineering team
Other duties as assigned

Qualifications

5+ years of experience in localization project/program management or a combination of education and experience in this field
Bachelor’s Degree in Linguistics or a related field
Experience with Jira and Confluence
Excellent interpersonal and communication skills
Experience with localization platforms, file formats and CAT tools to manage and/or automate the translation workflow
Communication, experience working across time zones, cultures and with stakeholders
Experience prioritizing and managing multiple projects simultaneously
Demonstrated knowledge of internationalization and localization standards and best practices
Previous experience working with any Translation Management System (TMS)