Senior Localization Lead

RWS; Colombia; On-site; COP 135,940,000 - 220,093,000; Full time

Job summary

RWS is seeking a Localization Lead to support linguistic evaluation projects within our Transform division. You will manage linguistic resources, coordinate multi-language workflows, and partner with Project Managers to deliver AI data services on time and to specification.

The role requires strong organization, proactive communication, and hands-on involvement in task distribution, issue resolution, and reporting. Familiarity with CAT tools, HTML/XML, and Excel highly valued.

Qualifications

• Experience managing linguistic evaluation or data labeling projects is a plus.
• Conversational English required, plus strong attention to detail.
• University degree is an advantage.

Responsibilities

• Coordinate complex multi-language linguistic evaluation projects for AI/ML services.
• Distribute tasks to external translators and colleagues; collect outputs and resolve issues.
• Monitor progress, create reports, and communicate with project managers and customers.
• Develop instructions and documentation; troubleshoot problems as they arise.

Skills

Problem solving

Conversational English

Proactivity

Communication skills

Team collaboration

Linguistic evaluation

Data labeling

Education

High school education

University degree

Tools

Windows

Microsoft Office

Excel

Job description

Job Purpose

We are looking for a Localization Lead to support highly linguistic evaluations projects. In this role, you will be the backbone of our production, cooperating with Project Managers and other departments, ensuring the successful execution and delivery of diverse multilingual evaluation localization and linguistic AI data service projects. This is a deeply involved, hands-on position that requires you to be directly engaged in managing our pool of linguistic resources and monitoring daily project progress to ensure every milestone is met. The ideal candidate is a highly organized professional who excels at simplifying complex problems, enjoys learning new things and thrives in a fast-paced, results-driven environment.

About Transform

At RWS, we enable the world’s largest enterprises to communicate with global audiences through cutting-edge language technology, AI-driven solutions, and expert services. Our RWS Transform division empowers organizations to accelerate digital transformation, scale global content, and unlock growth in every market.

Key Responsibilities

Job Overview

• Close cooperation with project managers and other internal supporting teams
• Coordination of complex multi-language linguistic evaluation projects to support the development and refinement of AI/ML services
• Coordination of the localization projects such as distributing tasks to our external translators or colleagues, collecting final outputs, and solving issues
• Analyzing the processes and finding opportunities for potential improvement
• Communicating in English (especially via phone and email)
• Getting to know the technologies used in localization (CAT tools, HTML/XML, etc.)
• Keeping track of your work, including creating reports
• Reporting to project manager and/or customers
• Solving problems and troubleshooting
• Creating instructions and documentation

Skills & Experience

• Ability to improvise and solve problems
• Conversational English
• Proactivity and good communication skills
• Experience managing linguistic evaluation or data labeling projects is a plus
• Linguistic background or experience is a plus
• At least a high school education; university degree is an advantage
• Knowledge of Windows and Microsoft Office; advanced knowledge of Excel is a plus
• Very good verbal and written English proficiency
• Attention to detail, because just a single mistake can change the outcome of our work
• Team spirit- you will be part of a team that helps each other
• Previous relevant work experience and knowledge of localization are a big advantage

Base Pay

Actual rate of pay may vary based on factors including, but not limited to: position offered, location, education, training, and/or experience. Total compensation may also include variable incentives, bonuses, benefits, and/or other perks, as outlined in any formal offer made. Candidates must reside in State advertised to be considered

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