Language Manager - Arabic

SALT TALENT SEARCH PTE. LTD.; Singapore; On-site; SGD 90,000 - 130,000; Full time

Job summary

SALT Talent is seeking a Language Manager - Arabic Language for our Social Media client. You will own the end-to-end Arabic localization strategy, tone of voice, and linguistic quality across product, design, marketing, and user experience.

The role requires deep cultural insights into the Saudi market and strong collaboration with global teams. You will leverage AI/LLM tools, build Arabic terminology assets, and guide localization workflows across iOS, Android, and Web while managing vendors

Qualifications

• Native-level fluency in Arabic with deep cultural insights into the Saudi Arabia market, and fluent professional English.
• Minimum 5 years of experience in translation, transcreation, localization, or related fields, with at least 2 years in a language management, lead linguist, or strategic localization role.
• Hands-on experience with CAT tools, Translation Management Systems (TMS), and LQA frameworks.
• Proven track record of managing Arabic UI localization, including CJK typography, text truncation, and UI line-breaking rules on mobile and web interfaces.
• Demonstrated experience leveraging AI/LLM tools for localization (e.g., prompt engineering, LLM output evaluation, MTPE).
• Strong cross-functional leadership skills with the ability to manage complex projects, navigate ambiguity, and communicate effectively across global time zones.

Responsibilities

• Own the end-to-end Arabic language strategy and tone of voice (ToV).
• Serve as the primary Arabic localization expert for product, design, marketing, and cross-functional teams.
• Oversee Arabic linguistic quality across all products through LQA audits, in-context testing, and UX design review.
• Establish guidelines for Arabic honorifics (speech levels),e-commerce terminology, and CJK typography/UI line-breaking standards across iOS, Android, and Web environments.
• Leverage AI-powered localization by optimizing LLM prompts, MTpost-editing (MTPE) workflows, and quality evaluation standards.
• Build and maintain core language assets, including Arabic terminology databases, translation memories, and style guides.
• Manage external localization vendors (LSPs), conducting root cause analysis (RCA) on quality issues and providing continuous training

Skills

Arabic fluency

English proficiency

Cross-functional leadership

Project management

AI/LLM localization experience

Tools

CAT tools

Translation Management Systems (TMS)

LQA frameworks

Job description

SALT Talent is looking for a Language Manager - Arabic Language for our Social Media client. In this role you will build a world-class e-commerce experience and take end-to-end ownership of Arabic linguistic quality, user experience, and localization strategy

Responsibilities

• Own the end-to-end Arabic language strategy and tone of voice (ToV)
• Serve as the primary Arabic localization expert for product, design, marketing, and cross-functional teams.
• Oversee Arabic linguistic quality across all products through LQA audits, in-context testing, and UX design review.
• Establish guidelines for Arabic honorifics (speech levels),e-commerce terminology, and CJK typography/UI line-breaking standards across iOS, Android, and Web environments.
• Leverage AI-powered localization by optimizing LLM prompts, MTpost-editing (MTPE) workflows, and quality evaluation standards.
• Build and maintain core language assets, including Arabic terminology databases, translation memories, and style guides.
• Manage external localization vendors (LSPs), conducting root cause analysis (RCA) on quality issues and providing continuous training

Qualification

• Native-level fluency in Arabic with deep cultural insights into the Saudi Arabia market, and fluent professional English.
• Minimum 5 years of experience in translation, transcreation, localization, or related fields, with at least 2 years in a language management, lead linguist, or strategic localization role.
• Hands-on experience with CAT tools, Translation Management Systems (TMS), and LQA frameworks.
• Proven track record of managing Arabic UI localization, including CJK typography, text truncation, and UI line-breaking rules on mobile and web interfaces.
• Demonstrated experience leveraging AI/LLM tools for localization (e.g., prompt engineering, LLM output evaluation, MTPE).
• Strong cross-functional leadership skills with the ability to manage complex projects, navigate ambiguity, and communicate effectively across global time zones.