Senior Localization Manager

Responsibilities

Localization Management & Execution

1. Oversee the end-to-end localization process for our products, ensuring seamless execution across multiple languages and markets.
2. Manage day-to-day localization requests for Product Localization, including application and support documentation, prioritizing tasks and allocating resources effectively to meet deadlines.
3. Ensure the quality and cultural relevance of localized products by implementing rigorous linguistic quality assurance (LQA) processes.

AI & Machine Translation Integration

1. Own AI and Machine Translation integration projects, including model testing for Product Localization.
2. Optimize and implement AI-driven localization solutions to improve translation efficiency and quality.
3. Monitor and assess AI and MT performance, ensuring continuous improvements and alignment with business needs.
4. Ensure quality by means of Localization Quality Index (LQI) and continuous quality measurement of AI and MT output.

Process Enhancement & Workflow Optimization

1. Enhance existing localization processes and create new workflows based on the current needs of the localization team.
2. Identify and implement process improvements, automation opportunities, and localization tools to enhance workflow efficiency.

Research & Thought Leadership

1. Conduct research related to localization effectiveness, linguistic nuances in different countries, and write articles based on the results.
2. Cooperate with Product teams, Marketing Localization, and UX writing teams on cross-functional projects.
3. Mentor Localization Managers and evangelize best localization (l10n) and internationalization (i18n) practices across other teams.

Qualifications

1. Bachelor’s degree in Linguistics, Translation, or a related field.
2. 5+ years of experience in localization management, with a focus on product localization.
3. Strong understanding of localization processes, tools (TMS, CAT tools), and best practices.
4. Excellent project management skills with the ability to prioritize and multitask in a fast-paced environment.
5. Strong analytical skills and a data-driven approach to localization performance measurement.
6. Exceptional communication and collaboration skills, with experience working in cross-functional teams.
7. Knowledge of international markets and cultural nuances that impact localization quality.
8. Fluent English and Russian.

Conditions & Benefits

1. Stable salary, official employment
2. Health insurance
3. Hybrid work mode and flexible schedule
4. Relocation package offered for candidates from other regions
5. Access to professional counseling services including psychological, financial, and legal support
6. Discount club membership
7. Diverse internal training programs
8. Partially or fully payed additional training courses
9. All necessary work equipment