Senior Project Manager Translation & Localisation

Senior Project Manager Translation & Localisation

Experience Required: 15+ years

Location: Noida (Work from Office)

Employment Type: Full-Time

Shift: US Shift

About the Role

Senior Project Manager (Translation & Localisation)

Key Responsibilities

Project Management & Delivery

• Lead and manage multiple translation and localisation projects simultaneously from initiation to final delivery.
• Define project scope, timelines, budgets, and quality expectations in alignment with client requirements.
• Create and manage detailed project plans, tracking progress and mitigating risks proactively.
• Oversee all aspects of localisation workflows, including translation, editing, proofreading, DTP, QA, and delivery.
• Ensure projects meet quality standards, deadlines, and budgetary constraints.

Client & Stakeholder Communication

• Act as the primary point of contact for clients, maintaining strong relationships and ensuring satisfaction throughout the project lifecycle.
• Understand client goals and provide consultative solutions to improve localisation outcomes.
• Manage regular status updates, reporting, and post-project reviews.

Team & Vendor Coordination

• Coordinate internal teams (linguists, engineers, QA, DTP) and external vendors/freelancers for seamless project execution.
• Manage resource allocation, negotiate vendor rates, and ensure compliance with company standards and client expectations.
• Support recruitment, onboarding, and mentoring of project managers and linguists.

Process Improvement & Quality Assurance

• Identify opportunities to improve project workflows, automation, and efficiency.
• Implement localisation best practices and standard operating procedures.
• Contribute to the development of new tools, technologies, and methodologies in project delivery.

Required Qualifications

• Bachelors degree in Translation, Linguistics, Project Management, or a related field.

• 13+ years of experience

  managing translation/localisation projects in a language services company or similar environment.
• Strong understanding of translation workflows, CAT tools (e.g.,

  memo, SDL Trados, XTM, Smarting

  ), and QA processes.
• Proven experience handling large-scale, multi-language projects with global clients.
• Exceptional organizational, communication, and client management skills.
• Ability to manage multiple projects simultaneously in a deadline-driven environment.
• Proficiency in MS Office and project management tools (e.g.,

  Jira, Asana, Trello

  ).

Preferred Skills

• Experience working with localisation engineering and file preparation processes.
• Knowledge of industry standards (e.g.,

  ISO 17100

  ) and localisation best practices.
• PMP or Prince2 certification (or equivalent) is a plus.
• Experience in specific content domains such as

  legal, medical, technical, or marketing

  localisation is an advantage.

Soft Skills

• Strong leadership and mentoring abilities.
• Strategic thinker with problem-solving skills and attention to detail.
• Excellent interpersonal skills and cultural awareness for global client collaboration.

Think global. Think BIG.

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