Role: Localization Program Manager

Location: Redmond WA

Duration: 9 months with possible extension later.

 

KEY RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Work closely with different translation agencies to deliver translation and localization for multiple launch projects
• Obtain source files from requesters and/or Curriculum Development team, analyze files and source content for localizability, and flag any risk
• Prepare for a hand off package and send to vendor
• Track and monitor project statuses, and manage queries from vendors
• Feed any source related issues back to Curriculum Development
• Verify Hand back from vendor
• Manage escalation
• Track and report performance metrics
• Consolidate QA metrics
• Assist with operational tasks, e.g. data entries and sorting.

 

BASIC QUALIFICATIONS:

• 3+ years of experience in localization
• BA/BS or 2+ years equivalent work experience in localization, internationalization, project management, or program management
• Thorough understanding of translation technologies: translation memories, translation management systems, machine translation, etc.
• Familiar with Content Management Systems
• Communication skills, experience to work effectively across time zones and cultures
• Superior written, verbal, and visual communication skills in English