Localization Project Manager

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About the Role

Localization Project Manager

Key Responsibilities

Project Management

Manage localization requests and projects across product UI, documentation, and support content.

Define scope, timelines, and deliverables, ensuring alignment with internal stakeholders and business priorities.

Track and report project progress, risks, and blockers to stakeholders.

TMS Tools

Smartling

Troubleshoot TMS tool issues and work with engineering or vendor support as needed.

Maintain and apply translation memories, glossaries, and style guides to ensure linguistic consistency.

Vendor Management

Act as the primary point of contact for localization vendors, managing schedules, and queries.

Coordinate vendor assignments, monitor KPIs, and enforce SLA compliance.

Consolidate and communicate vendor feedback to improve output quality.

Cross-functional Collaboration

Partner with Product, Engineering, Documentation, Marketing, and Support teams to gather requirements and prepare content for localization.

Ensure source content readiness and localization best practices are embedded early in workflows.

Provide guidance on localization feasibility and cultural appropriateness for target markets.

Qualifications

localization project management

Smartling

TMS, translation workflows, translation memories, and terminology management

Excellent organizational and project management skills with the ability to manage multiple projects simultaneously.

Strong communication and stakeholder management skills, with experience collaborating across functions and time zones.

Experience managing external localization vendors.

Familiarity with internationalization concepts and multilingual QA processes is a plus.

What We’re Looking For

A proactive and detail-oriented project manager who thrives in a fast-paced environment.

Someone who can balance efficiency, quality, and scalability while driving alignment between vendors, tools, and internal stakeholders.

Thanks & Regards

Bhawesh Kaushik

E: Bhawesh.Kaushik@akkodisgroup.com

C: 922 040 6619

LinkedIn: www.linkedin.com/in/bhawesh-b36532161/