Localisation Project Manager

Smartling; United States; Remote; USD 73,000 - 101,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Remote-first culture

Competitive salary

Health insurance

Pension plan with company matching

Flexible PTO & 10 bank holidays

Generous parental leave

Apple equipment

Job summary

Smartling is seeking a Localisation Project Manager to own end-to-end localisation for a portfolio of enterprise clients within a remote-first Managed Services team. You will act as the operational point of contact and trusted advisor, coordinating with engineering, QA, and vendor management to ensure successful delivery and continuous improvement of client programs.

You will design and optimize localisation processes, including effective use of AI tooling, and drive operational excellence

Qualifications

• 2–3 years of localisation or translation project management experience.
• Solid understanding of localisation file formats, content types, and CAT/TMS tooling.
• Strong client management skills and ability to lead calls and navigate conversations.
• Proficiency with project management and reporting tools (Jira, Asana, Google Sheets, Looker).
• Experience coordinating with cross-functional teams across engineering, QA, and vendor management.
• Excellent organizational and time management skills with attention to detail across time zones.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills.

Responsibilities

• Act as the client's embedded localisation operations expert and primary operational point of contact.
• Foster stakeholder relationships and coordinate cross-functional teams for successful localisation programs.
• Design and optimize localisation processes within the platform and client tools, guiding end-to-end job lifecycle.
• Solve problems independently and with the team, applying a solutions-first mindset.
• Drive operational excellence by identifying process improvements and leveraging automation/AI to streamline workflows.

Skills

Localization PM

CAT/TMS tooling

Client management

Time management

Cross-functional coordination

Communication skills

Tools

Jira

Asana

Google Sheets

Looker

Job description

Overview

the company is an AI-native translation platform that's redefining how the world's biggest brands go global — ranked #3 on Fast Company's Most Innovative Companies list. We're growing rapidly at scale and are backed by Battery Ventures, a global technology-focused investment firm. While most companies are still figuring out how to use AI, we've spent years building it into the core of our platform — and we're just getting started.

We're looking for a Localisation Project Manager (Localisation Operations Specialist) based in Ireland to join our Managed Services team. In this role, you'll own the end-to-end localisation lifecycle for a portfolio of enterprise clients, serving as both their operational point of contact and a key contributor to how our team delivers value. This is a role for someone who brings real localisation experience, thrives in a fast-paced, remote-first environment, and is energized by the challenge of balancing operational precision with strong client relationships.

You Will

• Act as your clients' embedded localisation operations expert, serving as the primary operational point of contact and trusted advisor for assigned accounts.
• Foster strong stakeholder relationships, navigate competing priorities, and coordinate cross-functional teams to ensure the successful execution and continuous improvement of clients' localization programs.
• Design and optimize localisation processes within the company’s platform and client-preferred project management and content management tools, overseeing the end-to-end job lifecycle and tailoring configurations to each client’s unique requirements, including effective use of AI tooling where applicable.
• Solve problems both independently and collaboratively, bringing a solutions-first mindset to client challenges and internal roadblocks.
• Proactively drive operational excellence by identifying and implementing process improvements, documenting best practices, and leveraging automation and AI-enabled solutions to streamline workflows, enhance scalability, and improve team efficiency

You Have

• At least 2-3 years of experience in localisation or translation project management, ideally within a managed services or agency environment
• Solid understanding of localisation file formats, content types, and CAT/TMS tooling
• Strong client management skills: comfortable leading calls, navigating difficult conversations, and representing the team externally
• Proficiency with project management and reporting tools (e.g., Jira, Asana, Google Sheets, Looker, or equivalent)
• Experience coordinating with cross-functional teams across engineering, QA, and vendor management
• Excellent organizational and time management skills, with sharp attention to detail and the ability to manage competing priorities across time zones
• Strong written and verbal communication skills

Preferred but not required

• Hands‑on experience with the company or other TMS platforms (such as Phrase, XTM, or MemoQ)
• Experience supporting enterprise or SaaS clients in an operational or customer‑facing role.
• Fluency or working proficiency in a second language
• Interest in language, technology, or global content strategy

You Are

• Accountable. You take full ownership of your accounts, addressing issues promptly and documenting root causes and preventative actions for future improvement.
• Customer‑Focused. You understand that client deadlines and requirements are real business commitments and consistently approach them with urgency, accountability, and care.
• Adaptable. You adjust effectively to changing scope, priorities, and unexpected client inputs without losing focus or execution quality.
• Communicative. You proactively stay ahead of client needs by sharing status updates, surfacing risks early, and contributing insights, guidance, and best practices.
• Process‑Driven. You adhere to established processes while actively identifying opportunities to improve efficiency and consistency.

You Will Enjoy

• Freedom - we are remote-first
• Growth - an opportunity to learn and advance your career
• Wealth - we offer a competitive salary
• Wellness - company-sponsored Health insurance plan & pension plan with company matching
• Balance - flexible PTO + 10 bank holidays! Generous parental leave
• Culture - an energetic, value‑driven, and fun culture and team spirit
• Bonus - employee referral programs and Apple equipment

the company is proud to be an equal‑opportunity employer. We are committed to building an inclusive global team that represents a variety of backgrounds, perspectives, beliefs, skills, and experiences.

*To work from home, you must have a strong internet connection, a quiet space, and a professional (distraction and clutter‑free) background.