Note: The job is a remote job and is open to candidates in USA. LocalizationJobs.com is seeking a Localization Project Manager to support a high-volume legal translation program. The role manages translation projects from intake through delivery, coordinates vendors and stakeholders, resolves issues, maintains project systems, and helps optimize workflows using AI and other tools.
Responsibilities
- End-to-End Project Ownership: Manage translation projects from intake through delivery, including setup, vendor coordination, scheduling, tracking, and query management
- Instruction & Risk Management: Review incoming requests for completeness, flag dependencies, and develop clear, thorough project instructions for vendors
- Monitoring & Quality Assurance: Proactively monitor timelines, follow up on outstanding items, and perform strict delivery checks to confirm files meet key requirements
- Issue Resolution: Investigate and resolve workflow issues independently where possible, escalating appropriately to the Translation Program Manager
- System Maintenance: Maintain accurate, up-to-date project information across project management and translation platforms
- Workflow Optimization: Identify and support opportunities to improve or automate workflows, utilizing AI and other tools to boost quality, consistency, and efficiency
Skills
- Several years of hands-on translation/localization project management experience, managing projects from request to final delivery
- Exceptional attention to detail, independent problem-solving skills, and the ability to juggle multiple concurrent deadlines
- Strong written communication skills with a track record of crafting clear, concise instructions for external vendors and internal stakeholders
- Familiarity with translation management systems, localization QA, and common file formats
- Experience with WorldServer and Wrike is a major plus
- Comfort leveraging AI tools in day-to-day management (e.g., validating instructions, supporting QA checks, streamlining repetitive tasks)
- A proactive, collaborative, and accountable approach, with the ability to thrive in an evolving environment where processes aren't always fully defined
Benefits
- Fully Remote (Anywhere in the US)
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