Localization Project Manager (Independent Contractor)

United States Digital Space LLC; United States; Remote; USD 55,000 - 83,000; Full time

Job summary

MED PLANET, a Lyon-based fieldwork agency and wholly owned subsidiary of M3 Inc., seeks an experienced Project Manager for translations to oversee multiple language projects in the pharmaceutical sector on a contract basis.

You will coordinate timelines, maintain documentation, prepare quotes and invoices, ensure quality, meet SLAs, and liaise with language professionals and clients to deliver successful projects on time.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in a relevant field such as business, management, or language studies.
• 2+ years of experience in managing localisation projects.
• Essential fluency in English; additional languages beneficial.
• Excellent organizational and time management skills with ability to prioritize tasks.

Responsibilities

• Plan, execute, and monitor multiple language projects to meet scope and deadlines.
• Create and maintain project schedules and timelines aligned with SLAs.
• Track progress, challenges, and successes across projects.
• Maintain project documentation using SharePoint and other tools.
• Prepare quotes and invoices using project management and accounting software.
• Ensure adherence to company standards for high-quality language services.
• Identify issues and report improvements to stakeholders.
• Support meetings and distribute minutes and action items.

Skills

Localization project management

English fluency

Organizational skills

Time management

Client communication

Education

Bachelor's degree in business/management or language studies

Tools

SharePoint

Project management software

Accounting software

Job description

MED PLANET, a Lyon-based fieldwork agency and wholly owned subsidiary of M3 Inc., seeks an experienced Project Manager for translations to oversee multiple language projects in the pharmaceutical sector on a contract basis.

You will coordinate timelines, maintain documentation, prepare quotes and invoices, ensure quality, meet SLAs, and liaise with language professionals and clients to deliver successful projects on time.