We are looking for a dedicated Localization Manager with a strong focus on managing and optimizing localization projects across multiple languages and regions. While localization is the core of this role, experience with marketing technology tools such as 6sense, Drift, and Trendemon is highly beneficial to ensure alignment with broader marketing objectives. Familiarity with Smartling or similar platforms is a strong advantage.
Key Responsibilities
Lead and execute localization processes, ensuring alignment with business priorities and stakeholder strategies.
Manage end-to-end localization projects, including planning, execution, and delivery, while collaborating with language specialists, engineers, and external vendors.
Oversee the management of the Smartling platform, ensuring effective use and smooth operation.
Monitor usage of Smartling translation credits, ensuring optimal utilization and identifying areas for improvement.
Forecast translation credit needs to ensure adequate budgeting and planning.
Work closely with vendors to ensure the timely and high-quality delivery of translations, and coordinate internal team reviews to finalize content.
Develop and maintain detailed project plans and workflows for localization projects, ensuring time, budget, and resource optimization.
Create and control localization project budgets, monitor costs, and coordinate with purchasing for timely issuance of purchase orders and invoices.
Identify and mitigate risks in localization projects, proactively resolving issues to maintain quality and deadlines.
Ensure compliance with localization standards, practices, and policies, working closely with vendors to maintain quality.
Host and lead project meetings, including kick-offs, weekly updates, while documenting and tracking follow-up actions.
Provide regular reports on project progress, budget utilization
Stay updated on industry trends and best practices in localization through active learning and training.
Marketing Technology Support
Assist in integrating localization efforts with marketing technology tools to ensure consistent and efficient content delivery.
Collaborate with marketing teams to leverage tools like 6sense, Drift, and Trendemon for enhanced campaign targeting and personalization.
Support troubleshooting, management, and data analysis for marketing technology tools.
Job Id: 22430
Requirements: Bachelors degree in Business, Linguistics, or a related field; or equivalent professional experience.
A minimum of 3 years of experience in localization project management, ideally in a marketing or technology-driven environment.
Experience working with Smartling or similar globalization management systems is highly advantageous.
Familiarity with marketing technologies (e.g., 6sense, Drift, Trendemon) is a plus.
Skills & Competencies
Strong expertise in internationalization and localization processes.
Exceptional project management skills, including planning, risk management, and resource allocation.
Proficiency in translation memory tools
Fluent in English with excellent communication and presentation skills.
Ability to work effectively in a multi-language, multi-cultural environment.
A proactive problem solver with attention to detail and a collaborative mindset.
This position is open to all candidates.
