Localization Project Coordinator & Linguist with Thai

LocalEyes; United States; Remote; USD 50,000 - 70,000; Full time

Job summary

LocalEyes is seeking a remote Project Coordinator and Linguist to manage localization projects for the tech sector. The role involves coordinating efforts across teams to ensure accurate translations and high-quality deliverables. Ideal candidates will have project management experience and a strong background in translation, with a focus on enhancing the user experience across multiple languages.

Qualifications

• Minimum 1 year experience in project management or localization.
• Ability to write and translate at a native speaker level.
• Business level proficiency in English required.

Responsibilities

• Coordinate localization projects from initiation to completion.
• Translate and proofread technical and marketing documents.
• Monitor project progress and communicate status.

Skills

Project Management

Translation

Communication

Organizational Skills

Attention to Detail

Education

Post secondary certificate

Bachelor's degree

Tools

Computer-Assisted Translation (CAT) tools

Microsoft Office

Job description

This is a remote position.

LocalEyes is a leading provider of Localization Services to the international tech sector with headquarters in Ireland and subsidiaries in Europe. LocalEyes is part of the STAR7 Group. We work with the world's most innovative tech companies to help them grow and expand into new markets.

As a member of the Technical Communications team, this role combines project coordination and linguistic expertise to work on all aspects of localization initiatives at LocalEyes/STAR7 End Client, ensuring timely and accurate translation of both technical and marketing content across multiple languages and teams. The position requires excellent communication and organizational skills to enable Agile development and continuous delivery of translated materials, while focusing on tactical requirements that enhance the international user experience. Success in this role demands a strong understanding of localization processes and tools, coupled with the ability to coordinate cross-functional teams to deliver high-quality localized content.


Requirements

Project Coordinator

• Collaborate with the Program Manager and stakeholders to plan, schedule, and coordinate various localization projects from initiation to completion
  
• Monitor progress, communicate status, and proactively address any risks to ensure on-time delivery
  
• Conduct file preparation and analysis, develop cost estimates, and determine project timelines based on CAT tool data
  
• Routinely communicate with the Localization Service Provider (LSP) and/or our end Client’s Localization Language Specialists (LLSs) to ensure they have the proper reference material for localization and provide both teams timely feedback or responses to queries
  
• Collaborate with the Program Manager, Project Manager, Localization Engineers, and stakeholders to produce error-free translated deliverables and ensure that the quality of materials meets the enterprise standard, demonstrating strong attention to detail
  

Linguist

• Translate, revise, and proofread technical and marketing documents and software applications across all of the end Client product lines for target language specialty
  
• Maintain and improve the translation memory and glossary files to increase product localization process efficiencies
  
• Check translation files for correctness, escalating issues when necessary
  
• Edit grammar, punctuation, style, and language-specific slang in the language of expertise
  
• Translate concept expressions and intent markers from English (US) to target language
  
• Ensure that content translated from English (US) effectively conveys original meaning in a manner that is readable and understandable in the target language and mindful of cultural differences
  
• Track, prioritize, and resolve product localization defects
  
  

Skills and Experience

• Minimum of 1 year experience in the project management/coordination or localization industry (Required)
  
• Ability to write in and translate into target language on a native speaker level (Required)
  
• Business level proficiency in English (Required)
  
• Minimum of 2 years of professional experience translating software content (Required)
  
• Ability to execute multiple tasks and project deadlines simultaneously (Required)
  
• Minimum of 1 year of Computer-Assisted Translation (CAT) tool experience, preferably XTM (Required)
  
• Experience managing localized deliverables (Preferred)
  
• Proficient Microsoft Office skills (including Excel and Word) (Preferred)
  
• General experience with macOS and iOS platforms (Preferred)
  
• Software development industry experience, Agile (Preferred)
  

Education & Certifications

• Post secondary certificate (Required)
  
• 4 year / Bachelor's degree (Preferred)
  
• A combination of relevant experience and education may be considered.
  

Security and Privacy Requirements

• Participation in ongoing security training is mandatory.
  
• Established security protocols will be adhered to, sensitive data will be handled responsibly, and data protection practices are followed, including understanding relevant privacy regulations and reporting breaches.
  
• Acknowledging the our Client’s Code of Conduct, where applicable security and privacy policies can be found, is a requirement of all roles at our Client.
  

The requirements and demands in this description represent those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the functions of this job. This is not intended to be an exhaustive list of all responsibilities, skills, efforts, or working conditions associated with the job, rather it is intended to be a reflection of those essential for recruitment and selection, for making fair job evaluations and for establishing performance expectations. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

Nothing in this job description restricts management's right to assign or reassign duties and responsibilities to this job at any time. This document does not create an employment contract, implied or otherwise. It does not alter the "at will" employment relationship between the company and the employee.

Benefits Reporting to: End Client Marketing Localization Manager (London based)
Weekly schedule: Mon-Thurs (09:00-17:00 BST)
Hours per week: 32
Start date: mid June at the very latest
End date: 6 months’ duration (TBC)
Onsite/Remote: Remote
Training/Onboarding: provided by end Client
Invoicing cycle: monthly Contract type: Contractor (Freelancer)

We are an equal opportunity employer and do not discriminate with regard to race, color, national origin, age, religion, disability, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity, genetic information, familial status, marital status, military status, or any other characteristics protected by federal, state, and local applicable fair employment practices laws.

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