Localization Project Manager II

Join a world-renowned technology leader that consistently pushes the boundaries of innovation, shaping the way millions interact with technology every day. As a valued partner, Aquent is seeking exceptional talent to contribute to groundbreaking projects within this dynamic environment.

Are you a seasoned Localization Project Manager with a passion for global user experiences and a knack for leveraging cutting-edge technology? Imagine playing a pivotal role in bringing new features to life for a global audience, ensuring every user interface feels native and intuitive, no matter the language. This is your opportunity to drive the localization strategy for exciting new user interface features across a suite of widely-used media products. You'll be at the forefront of delivering high-quality, localized experiences to customers worldwide, managing projects in up to 50 languages simultaneously. Your expertise will directly impact how millions of users around the globe engage with innovative products, ensuring seamless and culturally relevant interactions.

What You'll Do

• Execute and deliver high-quality localized user interface features to a global customer base across up to 50 languages simultaneously.
• Act as the primary liaison for UI localization, collaborating closely with engineering and editorial teams.
• Develop and implement localization strategies, managing deliverables from inception to completion.
• Leverage modern tools, including AI, to optimize workflows, automate validation, and ensure efficient, rework-free localization production.
• Create comprehensive localization requirement documents, manage project schedules, and provide clear status reports across all major project phases.
• Proactively identify and prioritize key deliverables, escalating any blockers to cross-functional partners immediately.

What You'll Bring

• Solid technical understanding of the software release cycle, internationalization standards, and localization quality assurance (QA) processes.
• Hands-on experience with localization Content Management Systems (CMS), Computer-Assisted Translation (CAT), Machine Translation (MT), Machine Learning (ML) tools, and bug tracking systems.
• Proven track record in project managing localization for multiple languages, adept at handling large volumes of data across up to 50 languages concurrently.
• Demonstrated experience utilizing AI tools and prompt engineering to enhance project management tasks, automate validation, and streamline localization workflows.
• Exceptional organizational and time-management skills, with the ability to operate independently in a fast-paced, high-volume environment.
• Excellent written and verbal cross-functional communication skills, enabling effective coordination with engineering, editorial, vendor, and QA teams.
• Bachelor's degree or equivalent experience in localization, project management, or a related technical field.

Nice-to-Have Qualifications

• Experience in software localization, internationalization, or globalization operations, including advanced prompt engineering techniques like structured prompting, iterative refinement, and AI workflow orchestration.
• Background in e-commerce or media-related international marketplaces.
• Native-level fluency in one or more languages in addition to English.