Title: Localization Project Manager I
Duration: 12 Months
Location: Austin, TX 78727 (Hybrid - Tuesday-Thursday)

Job Description:

• We are looking for an expert project manager, who has seen many projects from conception to completion.
• You are a born communicator, with the ability to maintain tight relationships across a broad set of partner groups.
• You have experience in working with international teams, and a real passion for top of class customer experiences.
• You thrive in leaving no rock unturned, and deal with ambiguity and paradox with grace.
• You have a background in product or software localization, and are process minded.
• You are focused on great customer experience, and how truly localized content is key to successful business.   

Key Qualifications:

• You have working knowledge of project management tools and methodologies.
• You have 5+ years’ experience in running a portfolio of projects, either agency or client side.
• You have experience in managing localization, internationalization and/or globalization projects.
• Experience working in a dynamic production environment.
• You have validated skills to present excellent written documents and presentations.
• Experience working with international teams.
• Your extraordinary organization skills and ability to lead multiple projects at once makes you a master at multi-tasking and delivery quality and detail-oriented work.
• You are an action oriented, dedicated self-starter.
• You thrive with limited direction in an ambiguous work environment and enjoy the challenge it brings.

Key Responsibilities:

• You will work with key DCM teams on localization of content for the eCommerce experience on client.com, the Client Store App, and WeChat and Tmall platforms.  
• You will lead localization projects from beginning to end, using our in-house translation management software (WorldServer) and translation memory tools.  
• You will have the opportunity to work with both internal and external language specialist teams.  
• You will lead and direct localization vendors, giving them clear and concise guidelines on Client eCommerce requirements.
• You will act as point of contact for urgent localization requests coming out of the regional teams.  
• You will handle Linguistic Quality Assurance (LQA) projects during engineering release cycles, campaigns, programs and new product introductions.  
• You will build reporting for localization functions within the DCM organization.  
• You will be involved in handoff review meetings with DCM teams, and feedback localization specific needs.  
• You will coordinate with other Localization Project and Program Managers to create consistent processes and practices.  

Education:

• Bachelors degree or higher preferred. Project Management qualification a plus

  

About Us: Established in 2004, SPECTRAFORCE® is one of the largest and fastest-growing diversity-owned staffing firms in the US. The growth of our company is a direct result of our global client service delivery model that is powered by our state-of-the-art A.I. proprietary talent acquisition platform, robust ISO 9001:2015/ISO 27001 certified processes, and strong and passionate client engaged teams. We have built our business by providing talent and project-based solutions, including Contingent, Permanent, and Statement of Work (SOW) services to over 140 clients in the US, Canada, Puerto Rico, Costa Rica, and India. Key industries that we service include Technology, Financial Services, Life Sciences, Healthcare, Telecom, Retail, Utilities and Transportation. SPECTRAFORCE is built on a concept of “human connection,” defined by our branding attitude of NEWJOBPHORIA®, which is the excitement of bringing joy and freedom to the work lifestyle so our people and clients can reach their highest potential. Learn more at: http://www.spectraforce.com
 
Benefits: SPECTRAFORCE offers ACA compliant health benefits as well as dental, vision, accident, critical illness, voluntary life, and hospital indemnity insurances to eligible employees. Additional benefits offered to eligible employees include commuter benefits, 401K plan with matching, and a referral bonus program. SPECTRAFORCE provides unpaid leave as well as paid sick leave when required by law.

Equal Opportunity Employer: SPECTRAFORCE is an equal opportunity employer and does not discriminate against any employee or applicant for employment because of race, religion, color, sex, national origin, age, sexual orientation, gender identity, genetic information, disability or veteran status, or any other category protected by applicable federal, state, or local laws. Please contact Human Resources at LOA@spectraforce.com if you require reasonable accommodation.
 
California Applicant Notice: SPECTRAFORCE is committed to complying with the California Privacy Rights Act (“CPRA”) effective January 1, 2023; and all data privacy laws in the jurisdictions in which it recruits and hires employees. A Notice to California Job Applicants Regarding the Collection of Personal Information can be located on our website. Applicants with disabilities may access this notice in an alternative format by contacting NAHR@spectraforce.com.
 
LA County, CA Applicant Notice: If you are selected for this position with SPECTRAFORCE, your offer is contingent upon the satisfactory completion of several requirements, including but not limited to, a criminal background check. We consider qualified applicants with arrest or conviction records for employment in accordance with all local ordinances and state laws, including the Los Angeles County Fair Chance Ordinance for Employers (FCO) and the California Fair Chance Act (FCA). The background check assessment will consider whether a criminal history could reasonably have a direct, adverse impact on the job-related safety, security, trust, regulatory compliance, or suitability for this role. Such findings may result in withdrawal of a conditional job offer. 


At SPECTRAFORCE, we are committed to maintaining a workplace that ensures fair compensation and wage transparency in adherence with all applicable state and local laws. This position’s starting pay is: $49.82/hr.