Localization Project Manager

Mindlance; Austin (TX); Hybrid; USD 66,124 - 68,880; Full time

Job summary

A global technology firm is seeking a Localization Project Manager in Austin, TX. This role involves managing localization for new User Interface features across various platforms. Candidates must have a solid grasp of software release cycles, excellent project management skills, and the ability to prioritize tasks in a fast-paced environment. The ideal candidate will have a Bachelor’s degree or equivalent experience and strong communication skills. This is a 12-month hybrid contract position offering competitive pay.

Qualifications

• Solid understanding of software release cycle and QA.
• Ability to learn and manage data in complex content management systems.
• Coordinate localization projects with multiple stakeholders.
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills.

Responsibilities

• Manage localization for new User Interface features.
• Provide QA direction for multiple projects.
• Analyze and manage localized copy.
• Prioritize urgent issues in a fast-paced environment.

Skills

Software release cycle understanding

Data management in content systems

Project management for multiple languages

Detail-oriented with prioritization

Excellent verbal communication

Excellent written communication

Education

Bachelor’s degree or equivalent experience in localization or project management

Job description

Base pay range

$48.00/hr - $50.00/hr

Job Duration

12-month contract (Possibility for extension)

Job Location

Austin TX – Hybrid

Seniority level

Mid‑Senior level

Employment type

Contract

Job Summary

The Localization Project Manager (LPM) is responsible for managing localization for new User Interface features across iCloud, IdMS, Maps, and Enterprise with limited supervision. Our team is looking for the right mix of linguistic, technical, organizational, communication and project management skills necessary to manage an important number of translation tasks and help provide QA direction for multiple projects before they become new flows for our customers around the world.

Key Qualifications

• Solid understanding of software release cycle and QA.
• Ability to learn and manage data in complex content management systems.
• Coordinate localization projects along other LPMs, vendors, localization staff, QA and other departments across Client globally.
• Highly detail‑oriented with extreme sense of prioritization and multitasking.
• Experience project managing multiple languages desired and ability to deal with large volumes in up to 40 languages simultaneously.
• Experience with planning, managing, and delivering multiple projects within very tight timeframes.
• Analyze and manage localized copy.
• Desire to work in a demanding and fast‑paced environment and have the ability to prioritize urgent issues.
• Excellent verbal communication and written communication skills.

Education & Experience

• Bachelor’s degree or equivalent experience in localization and/or project management.

Preferred Qualifications

• Familiarity with products and services across the Client ecosystem.
• Native‑level fluency in one or more languages besides English desired.
• Experience in methods of automating workflow is a plus.

EEO

Mindlance is an Equal Opportunity Employer and does not discriminate in employment on the basis of – Minority/Gender/Disability/Religion/LGBTQI/Age/Veterans.