Glyph Language Services is currently seeking a confident, analytical, experienced, customer-focused full-time Localization Project Manager. As a Glyph PM you will work closely with external and internal project teams and linguists across the globe to tackle each phase of localization, including translation and QA. This is a contract remote position.
General responsibilities include
- Proactively manage client expectations with regard to timelines and deliverables
- Manage translation, localization and consulting projects, and ensure for all projects in-depth understanding of the scope and objectives of the project; provide defined, comprehensive and achievable schedules for all tasks related to projects, ensuring timely delivery
- Provide appropriate selection of best qualified talent from approved databases
- Anticipate and troubleshoot project bottlenecks and communicate issues to appropriate stakeholders while attempting to resolve them independently
- Review final deliverables to ensure that all linguistic elements have been correctly translated and proofread; provide translation, editing and/or proofreading
- Assist in the development of English language source glossaries and in the translation of glossaries, based on applicable language skills; develop terminology research guidelines or toolkits for translators; develop style guidelines for translation teams related to grammar, tone and other linguistic aspects of communication
- Manage existing and ongoing relationships with talent to maximize value and to promote loyalty to Glyph
- Perform other duties ancillary to project management/production
Required qualifications
- 3+ years in Localization Project Management of Multilingual projects
- Native or near-native fluency in English
- Strong written and oral communication skills
- Aptitude for resourceful organization, accurate and creative prioritization and a proactive solutions orientation
- Poise and flexibility in dealing with ambiguity associated with working in a fast-paced and ever-changing environment
- Strong negotiating skills
- Strong leadership and interpersonal communication skills
- Ability to work with deadlines and manage multilingual teams
- Highly proficient in use of MS Office Suite
Desired Qualifications
- Good familiarity with content localization and translation memory applications; ideal candidate is expert in XTRF, memoQ
- Native or near-native fluency in a third language other than native and English
- Bachelor's or Master's in translation/language arts
About Glyph Language Services
Glyph Language Services offers comprehensive translation and localization services for eLearning, web, corporate communications, software, and multimedia projects. Glyph delivers language services that empower its clients to grow globally through a combination of strategic vision, industry-leading tools and practices, top-flight linguist talent, cultural savvy, and a deep focus on customer needs. Glyph was founded in 2001 in Seattle, WA, and is now based in Spokane, Washington.
Glyph is committed to creating a diverse environment and is proud to be an equal-opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, gender, gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, national origin, disability, age, or veteran status. Glyph is also committed to compliance with all fair employment practices regarding citizenship and immigration status.
Apply now! If this opportunity speaks to you, complete an application questionnaire and send us your resume and cover letter. We look forward to hearing from you!
