Senior Localization Project Manager: High-Stakes Translation

Apertera; California; Hybrid; USD 120,000 - 170,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

Assistance program

Life & disability coverage

Birthday off

Personal/sick days

Equipment provided

Training & courses

AI tools access

Collaborative culture

Recognition awards

Referral program

Job summary

Apertera is seeking a Senior Project Manager to own and deliver high-stakes localization projects, including large securities mandates, while confidently managing relationships with lawyers, executives and other stakeholders.

You will excel at planning, risk assessment, and making sound decisions under pressure, ensuring precise outcomes and on-time delivery in a fast-paced environment.

Qualifications

• Significant experience managing complex localization or translation projects.
• Exceptional planner who identifies dependencies, risks and contingency plans.
• Ability to communicate confidently with senior client stakeholders.
• Stay composed and solutions-oriented when projects become difficult.

Responsibilities

• Own demanding, high-stakes translation projects and manage client relationships with lawyers and executives.
• Plan meticulously, anticipate risks, and adapt to changing timelines and priorities.
• Provide clear guidance and independent judgment without direct reports.

Skills

Complex localization

Risk management

Stakeholder communication

Planning

Ownership

Curiosity

Innovation

AI tools

Tools

AI tools

Job description

Apertera is seeking a Senior Project Manager to own and deliver high-stakes localization projects, including large securities mandates, while confidently managing relationships with lawyers, executives and other stakeholders.

You will excel at planning, risk assessment, and making sound decisions under pressure, ensuring precise outcomes and on-time delivery in a fast-paced environment.