Localization Project Manager II

Aquent; Austin (TX); Hybrid; USD 69,000 - 77,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Weekly pay

Benefits

401k with match

Job summary

Aquent in Austin is seeking a Localization Project Manager II to lead the UI localization for Media Products across up to 50 languages. This hybrid role onsite Tue-Thu in Austin, with remote flexibility other days.

You will coordinate with engineering, editorial, vendors and QA to deliver high-quality localized features using modern tools and AI-driven workflows. Responsibilities include managing schedules, creating localization requirements, tracking progress, and identifying blockers.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree or equivalent in localization, project management, or related field.
• Experience with CMS, CAT/MT/ML tools and bug tracking systems.
• Strong communication and cross-functional collaboration skills.

Responsibilities

• Lead localization of UI features across up to 50 languages.
• Coordinate schedules, deliverables, and QA across engineering, editorial, and vendors.
• Leverage AI tools to optimize localization workflows and reduce rework.

Skills

Localization management

Project coordination

Cross-functional communication

Time management

Independent work

AI workflow

Education

Bachelor's degree in localization or related field

Tools

CMS

CAT/MT/ML tools

Bug tracking systems

Prompt engineering

Job description

Job Title: Localization Project Manager II

Client Location: Hybrid in Austin, TX (onsite Tues-Thurs)

Starting: ASAP

Pay Comments: W2, weekly pay, benefits, 401k w/ match

Minimum Pay (per hour): 50.37

Maximum Pay (per hour): 55.97

Hours: Full-time

Duration: 12 months

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.