Localization Project Manager (remote/fixed-term contract)

Localizationacademy; Culver City (CA); Remote; USD 50,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading language services agency is hiring localization project managers to work remotely. The role involves managing diverse language-related projects and requires fluency in English and strong communication skills. Ideal candidates will have experience in project management and familiarity with CAT tools. This position offers flexible shift patterns to accommodate various time zones.

Benefits

Provided laptop for company business

Qualifications

• Great communication skills by phone/VC and in writing.
• Experience of localization project management.
• Interest in technology and the language industry.

Responsibilities

• Manage language-related projects including translation and content creation.
• Quote for work, brief suppliers, and ensure timely delivery.
• Build and manage relationships with clients and suppliers.

Skills

Fluency in English

Communication skills

Remote working experience

Familiarity with modern office software

Education

University degree in languages or a related subject

Tools

CAT tools

TMS systems

Job description

Mother Tongue is a language services agency, with offices in London (UK), Los Angeles and San Francisco (USA) and Singapore. We specialize in the creative translation of advertising and marketing copy, and related insight and content services for global brands. We are part of Omnicom, one of the worldu2019s largest marketing services group. We are currently hiring localization project managers to work remotely in the Philippines.

Job description

The focus of this role is managing language-related projects u2013 not just translation and transcreation, but also content creation, voiceovers, subtitling, production, machine learning data curation and more. This entails quoting for work, briefing suppliers, ensuring timely delivery, and dealing with any queries along the way. You will be working on key accounts, and will need to build and manage relationships both with clients and suppliers around the world. You will need to follow complex processes and ways of working u2013 you should look for opportunities to improve these processes, and contribute to managing the account.

Candidate profile

At Mother Tongue, we want to be defined by our positivity, rigor, resourcefulness and passion for language. The ideal applicant will possess these qualities, as well as the following:

Necessary

• Fluency in English.
• Great communication skills (by phone/VC and in writing).
• Experience of remote working, with the ability to work independently and collaborate effectively in this setting.
• Familiarity with modern office software.

Desirable

• University degree in languages or a related subject.
• Experience of localization project management, including working with CAT tools/TMS systems
• An interest in technology, and an informed perspective on the future direction of the language industry.

Working arrangements

This will be a remote role. We are looking for people to cover two shift patterns: 6 amu20133 pm Philippine Standard Time, and 1 pmu201310 pm Philippine Standard Time. You will be provided with a laptop to conduct company business.

How to apply

To apply, please attach a PDF containing

• your CV/resumu00e9
• a covering note covering the following points 1) what attracts you to this role 2) what makes you a good candidate 3) your salary expectations (in USD) 4) your earliest possible start date 5) which of the shifts you would be able to work.

We will always seek to make appropriate adjustments to recruitment and work processes to be fully inclusive to people with different needs and working styles. If you need us to make any reasonable adjustments for you from application onwards, please let us know.