German Localisation Associate — AI-Driven Translation

PEOPLECERT; Kentucky; On-site; USD 50,000 - 75,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Two free certification vouchers

Coffee and tea on premises

Global learning environment

Professional development

Job summary

PeopleCert is seeking a Localisation Associate to manage end-to-end translation of Business and IT materials from English into German. You will oversee translation projects, coordinating with freelancers, LSPs, and SMEs to ensure high-quality outputs.

Working with the Localization Lead and Enterprise Project Manager, you will optimize workflows, perform QA checks, onboard partners, and maintain translation memories for content across official books, exams, and training materials.

Qualifications

• Fluency in German and English with strong translation skills from English into German.
• Experience in an LSP environment or translation function managing localization projects.
• Academic background in Translation Studies or German Linguistics is desirable.

Responsibilities

• Translate and manage end-to-end localization projects for Business and IT products from English to German.
• Onboard external translators, LSPs, and SMEs, briefing suppliers on scope and deliverables.
• Quality-check translations for accuracy, cultural relevance, and technical precision.
• Coordinate with Enterprise Project Manager and localization lead to ensure timely, on-budget delivery.
• Maintain translation memories, perform file alignments, and prepare files for translation to maximize reusability.
• Identify and implement AI tools to improve workflow efficiency while preserving quality.
• Serve as main point of contact for feedback and issue resolution with internal teams and suppliers.
• Handle administrative duties, reporting, and supplier communications to support smooth workflows.

Skills

German-English translation

Project coordination

CAT tools

XTM TMS

Vendor management

Quality assurance

Education

Translation Studies background

Tools

XTM

CAT tools

MT tooling

Job description

PeopleCert is seeking a Localisation Associate to manage end-to-end translation of Business and IT materials from English into German. You will oversee translation projects, coordinating with freelancers, LSPs, and SMEs to ensure high-quality outputs.

Working with the Localization Lead and Enterprise Project Manager, you will optimize workflows, perform QA checks, onboard partners, and maintain translation memories for content across official books, exams, and training materials.