Localization Project Manager II

Aquent; Austin (TX); On-site; USD 90,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

Aquent is seeking a Localization Project Manager (LPM) Contractor to drive the localization of new UI features across Media Products. You will deliver high-quality localized features to customers worldwide in up to 50 languages, coordinating with Engineering and Editorial teams.

You will manage deliverables, build localization strategies, and leverage AI tools to optimize workflows and ensure production completes with minimal rework, in a fast-paced environment.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree or equivalent experience in localization, project management, or a related technical field.
• Strong background in localization project management and UI localization.
• Experience managing multiple languages and large data volumes in up to 50 languages.
• Familiar with CMS, CAT/MT/ML tools and QA processes.

Responsibilities

• Manage localization of new UI features across Media Products.
• Deliver high-quality localized features to customers worldwide in up to 50 languages.
• Develop strategies and workflows; leverage AI to optimize processes and reduce rework.
• Coordinate with Engineering, Editorial, vendors, and QA teams.

Skills

Project management

UI localization

Cross-functional coordination

AI workflow orchestration

Localization QA

I18n standards

Education

Bachelor's degree or equivalent in localization/PM

Tools

Localization CMS

CAT/MT/ML tools

Bug tracking systems

AI tools

Prompt engineering

Job description

The Services UI Localization team is looking for a Localization Project Manager (LPM) Contractor to manage the localization of new User Interface features across Media Products. You will be responsible for executing and delivering high-quality localized features to customers worldwide in up to 50 languages simultaneously. The ideal candidate will bring a strong mix of linguistic, technical, and project management skills to represent UI Localization to Engineering and Editorial teams. You will manage deliverables, build strategies, and leverage modern tools, including AI, to optimize workflows and ensure localization production is completed efficiently with no rework.

Key Qualifications

• Solid technical understanding of the software release cycle, internationalization standards, and localization QA.
• Hands-on experience with localization Content Management Systems (CMS), CAT/MT/ML tools, and bug tracking systems.
• Proven experience project managing multiple languages and the ability to deal with large volumes of data in up to 50 languages simultaneously.
• Experience utilizing AI tools and prompt engineering to optimize project management tasks, automate validation, and streamline localization workflows.
• Strong ability to create detailed localization requirement documents, manage schedules, and report on project status across major phases.
• Outstanding organizational and time-management skills with a demonstrated ability to execute independently in a fast-paced, high-volume environment.
• Excellent written and verbal cross-functional communication skills to coordinate with engineering, editorial, vendors, and QA teams.
• Ability to identify and prioritize key deliverables and call out blockers immediately to multi-functional partners.

Preferred Skills

• Experience in software localization, internationalization, or globalization operations Prompt engineering experience, including structured prompting and iterative refinement, and AI workflow orchestration.
• Experience in e-commerce or media-related international marketplaces.
• Native-level fluency in one or more languages besides English.

Education & Experience

• Bachelor’s degree or equivalent experience in localization, project management, or a related technical field.