Localization Project Manager

Localization Project Manager at RWS Group

We are looking for a skilled Localization Project Manager to join the client’s localization team on an 18-month contract basis. You will work closely with external partners to deliver high-quality localized content to a variety of business units.

To succeed in this role, we believe that you will need a minimum of two years hands-on experience as a Localization Project Coordinator or Localization Project Manager.

We view candidates with both Vendor and Client experience favorably.

About Transform

At RWS Group, we enable the world’s largest enterprises to communicate with global audiences through cutting-edge language technology, AI-driven solutions, and expert services. Our RWS Transform division empowers organizations to accelerate digital transformation, scale global content, and unlock growth in every market.

Key Responsibilities

Specific Project Management tasks include project scope identification, file organizing/processing in SDL WorldServer, vendor allocation, vendor Q&A, and various project-related administrative tasks. A thorough understanding of localization file formats (HTML, XML, etc.) is required. Solid experience managing the localization of web content and software, as well as experience managing Localization QA is essential. You will support client’s Project Managers in daily project tasks, assess and execute localization requests submitted by client’s business teams, and analyze requirements and supporting reference material, clearly communicating the same to localization vendors. This role involves creating and processing translation projects in WorldServer, ensuring completion of all project-driven administrative processes, and managing schedule challenges, query cycles, and Linguistic QA to ensure successful delivery to our clients. You will also collaborate with relevant stakeholders to resolve questions or conflicts related to source file discrepancies, terminology, language quality and workflow.

Skills & Experience

• BA/BS degree or equivalent in a relevant field
• A minimum of 2 years hands-on Localization Project Management experience is required
• Experience with computer aided translation tools is required. Experience with SDL WorldServer is strongly preferred.
• Excellent communication skills in English (written and verbal)
• Proficiency in another language is desired
• Demonstrated ability to manage multiple projects simultaneously in a fast-paced environment
• High attention to detail, efficient time-management and strong organizational skills
• A strong sense of teamwork and the ability to build good relationships
• Understanding of localization best practices and familiarity with typical “gotchas” involved with localization; demonstrated experience in effectively mitigating issues

Base Pay

$35-45 per hour

Actual rate of pay may vary based on factors including, but not limited to: position offered, location, education, training, and/or experience. Total compensation may also include variable incentives, bonuses, benefits, and/or other perks, as outlined in any formal offer made.

Location

Any US state but the project manager will be required to work on PST as the client is based in the Bay area.

Benefits

• Amazing benefits! (Seriously!)
• Generous paid time off package
• 401(k) Retirement plan with company match.
• Company-wide agile work policy with flexible work arrangements.
• Opportunities for training, professional development, and personal growth.
• Smart, engaged co-workers and a global culture of diversity, innovation, and opportunity.

Life at RWS Group

If you like the idea of working with smart people who are passionate about growing the value of ideas, data and content by making sure organizations are understood, then you’ll love life at RWS Group. Our purpose is to unlock global understanding. This means our work fundamentally recognizes the value of every language and culture. So, we celebrate difference, we are inclusive and believe that diversity makes us strong. We want every employee to grow as an individual and excel in their career. In return, we expect all our people to live by the values that unite us: to partner, putting clients fist and winning together, to pioneer, innovating fearlessly and leading with vision and courage, to progress, aiming high and growing through actions and to deliver, owning the outcome and building trust with our colleagues and clients.

RWS Group embraces DEI and promotes equal opportunity; we are an Equal Opportunity Employer and prohibit discrimination and harassment of any kind. RWS Group is committed to the principle of equal employment opportunity for all employees and to providing employees with a work environment free of discrimination and harassment. All employment decisions at RWS Group are based on business needs, job requirements and individual qualifications, without regard to race, religion, nationality, ethnicity, sex, age, disability, or sexual orientation. RWS Group will not tolerate discrimination based on any of these characteristics.

RWS Group Values

Get the 3Ps right – Partner, Pioneer, Progress – and we´ll Deliver together as RWS Group.

Key skills/competency

• Localization
• Project Management
• SDL WorldServer
• CAT Tools
• Web Content Localization
• Software Localization
• Localization QA
• Vendor Management
• Communication Skills
• Workflow Management