Localization Project Manager – Late Shift

This is a fully remote position, open to applicants in Argentina.

📋 Description

• Oversee the comprehensive execution of localization projects and workstreams.

• Coordinate efforts among linguists, vendors, engineers, publishers, DTP specialists, quality teams, and various stakeholders.

• Develop and uphold project plans, timelines, dependencies, milestones, and progress communications.

• Allocate resources effectively and address challenges related to capacity, capability, and scheduling.

• Act as the primary operational liaison for designated projects.

• Identify potential delivery risks, create mitigation strategies, and escalate issues as necessary.

• Ensure adherence to localization workflows, client-specific processes, system requirements, and quality control measures.

• Monitor the quality of projects, coordinate reviews and corrective actions, and promote continuous improvement.

• Prepare estimates, quotes, purchase requests, and budget inputs while overseeing budget performance.

• Utilize translation management systems, workflow tools, automation, AI-enabled processes, and other relevant technologies.

• Support workflow enhancements, new services, process improvements, and technological advancements.

• Manage routine project escalations and document all actions and decisions taken.

• Maintain project-related data, reporting, documentation, forecasts, and records meticulously.

• Contribute to customer satisfaction and ensure timely fulfillment of client commitments.

• Collaborate effectively with Account Management, Program Management, Sales, Solutions, Engineering, Vendor Management, and Quality teams.

• Identify opportunities for process improvements to minimize manual efforts and recurring issues.

• Assist in team development through documentation, process guidance, onboarding support, and knowledge sharing.

⛳️ Requirements

• A minimum of 3 years of experience in managing localization projects within a language-services or similarly intricate global delivery environment.

• A Bachelor's degree or equivalent professional or military experience.

• Proven experience in managing multiple concurrent projects while achieving quality, schedule, budget, and customer satisfaction goals.

• Ability to prioritize competing demands and maintain organization in a dynamic environment.

• Strong problem-solving capabilities and sound operational judgment.

• Proficient in communicating with internal stakeholders, vendors, and client contacts across diverse cultures and time zones.

• Skilled in managing project risks, dependencies, and shifting priorities.

• Understanding of localization workflows, quality management practices, and essential project financial fundamentals.

• Comfortable working with project management platforms, reporting tools, and localization technologies.

• Demonstrated ownership, follow-through, proactivity, adaptability, and a desire to learn and grow.

• Experience in supporting enterprise, strategic, or multi-service client accounts.

• Background in managing complex localization workflows involving numerous stakeholders, technologies, languages, or regions.

• Experience in contributing to workflow enhancements, automation initiatives, or operational efficiency projects.

• Familiarity with translation management systems like MemoQ, Smartling, XTM, Plunet, or similar platforms.

• Experience in creating client-facing reports, delivery metrics, or performance analyses.

• Experience providing guidance, onboarding support, or informal mentoring to members of the project management team.

• Background in highly regulated, technical, software, multimedia, or large-scale marketing localization environments.

• PMP, CAPM, Agile, or similar project management certification is preferred.

🏝️ Benefits

• Remote work options available.

• Flexible paid time off (PTO).

• Promotes a healthy work-life balance.

• Opportunities for mentorship.

• Access to development programs.

• Clear pathways for career advancement.

• Competitive compensation packages.

• Performance-based bonuses.

• Comprehensive medical coverage.

• Robust retirement plans.

• Regular employee recognition programs.

• Supportive leadership team.

• Inclusive and supportive work environment.