Localisation Project Manager

42 minutes ago
Full-time
Junior
Project and Program Management
Smartling

Smartling

Smartling offers enterprise translation and localization solutions to help global brands connect with customers worldwide. Their platform streamlines translation processes, enabling businesses to create multilingual content efficiently and effectively.

Professional Services
51-250
Founded 2009
$223M raised

Description

  • Serve as the primary operational contact and trusted adviser for assigned enterprise clients.
  • Manage the end-to-end localisation job lifecycle across Smartling and client project or content management tools.
  • Coordinate stakeholders and cross-functional teams, including engineering, QA, and vendor management.
  • Design and optimize localisation processes and configurations for client requirements.
  • Resolve client and internal operational issues independently and collaboratively.
  • Drive process improvements, document best practices, and implement automation and AI-enabled workflow solutions.
  • Provide status updates, surface risks, manage competing priorities, and maintain strong client relationships.
  • Document root causes and preventative actions to improve account operations and service quality.

Requirements

  • 2–3 years of experience in localisation or translation project management, preferably in a managed services or agency environment.
  • Understanding of localisation file formats, content types, and CAT/TMS tools.
  • Strong client management skills, including leading calls and handling difficult conversations.
  • Proficiency with project management and reporting tools such as Jira, Asana, Google Sheets, or Looker.
  • Experience coordinating cross-functional teams across engineering, QA, and vendor management.
  • Excellent organizational, time-management, written, and verbal communication skills.
  • Strong attention to detail and ability to manage competing priorities across time zones.
  • Hands-on experience with Smartling or TMS platforms such as Phrase, XTM, or MemoQ preferred.
  • Experience supporting enterprise or SaaS clients in operational or customer-facing roles preferred.
  • Fluency or working proficiency in a second language and interest in language technology or global content strategy preferred.

Benefits

  • Remote-first work environment.
  • Competitive salary.
  • Company-sponsored health insurance and pension plan with company matching.
  • Flexible paid time off, 10 bank holidays, and generous parental leave.
  • Career growth and professional development opportunities.
  • Employee referral program and Apple equipment.
  • Energetic, values-driven team culture.

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