The Localization Project Manager supports the Localization Director with all SDL internal localization projects and initiatives and is the “go-to” person for all cross-functional stakeholders requesting internal localization services.

 

In this brand new role you will work closely with a variety of internal teams including but not limited to Product Marketing, Design, Content, Digital, Product Development and the PMO to ensure on-time delivery and high linguistic quality.  You will co-ordinate localization projects for a wide variety of content types, to include, but not limited to web, marketing collaterals, training e-learning, software, technical documentation and multi-media.

 

In this role you will work closely with the Localization Director in being a localization ‘ambassador’ and help promote SDL’s localization strategy and direction.

 

This is a unique, one of a kind role, where you will be the internal ‘customer’ and the PMO Office is the internal ‘vendor’.

 

 

What will you do in your new role?

 

• Support the Localization Director as the primary point of contact for all internal cross functional stakeholders requesting localization services.
• Working closely with the PMO manage the entire end-end localization process for all projects and supported languages, from initial planning right through to successful completion and delivery.
• Ensure that all projects and global launches are delivered on time and to budget with a high degree of linguistic quality.
• Help educate internal stakeholders on localization best practice and help provide training as required.
• Support the Localization Director in identifying tool and process gaps and work with PMO to pilot new technology and initiatives.
• Support Localization Director in managing localization budget and costs.
• Support Localization Director with monthly KPI reporting to manage performance against set SLA’s and work with PMO to drive improvement at all times.
• Work closely with internal Subject Matter Experts (SME’s) to ensure that client review cycles are planned and performed on time in order to not impact project schedules.
• Support Localization Director in constantly seeking quality efficiencies, improvement and excellence.

 

 

Do you have these ESSENTIAL skills?

 

• Minimum of 2 + years’ experience as an Associate Project Manager, Project Manager or Senior Project Manager within any SDL PMO.
• Extensive localization knowledge including; Project Management, Engineering and Desktop Publishing.
• Proven experience in managing cross content localization projects.
• A good working knowledge of SDL Trados Studio and TMS.
• Good MS Office skills, particularly in Excel.
• Strong written, verbal communication and presentation skills.
• Analytical and problem solving abilities, with a keen eye for detail.
• Extraordinary interpersonal skills, having the ability to communicate with global stakeholders.
• Flexible and adaptable with the ability to work autonomously with minimal supervision.
• Organized and with the ability to work under pressure of deadlines and ever shifting priorities in a fast-paced environment.
• Flexible attitude and ability to adapt to changing priorities and business needs.
• Ambitious and with a desire to learn and progress.
• The drive and commitment to create the absolute best and most effective localization experience for internal stakeholders demonstrating best practice at all times.

 

 

Do you have these DESIERABLE skills?

 

• An understanding of localization methodologies, best practice and industry standards.
• Experience in managing software and help localization projects.
• Experience of SDL Managed Translation (ManTra).
• Experience in managing multimedia projects, i.e. voiceover etc.
• An understanding in the concept of Tridion Sites and Tridion Docs.
• Proven experience in the use of SDL MultiTerm.

 

 

Other

• This role may require the successful candidate to participate in conference calls after Polish business hours therefore a degree of flexibility will be required.