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Benefits: Health, Dental, Vision and more Planet Interactive is looking for a Localization Project Manager to join our well-known Fortune 500 client on a 6-month contract. This role will work 40 hours per week and is able to be done remotely, working on PST hours. Previous experience working with retail materials highly preferred. Localization Project Manager Responsibilities: Supports the content localization process of our Marketing initiatives into 16+ languages Plans and manages project intake, translation, transcreation, validation, copywriting, editing, layout, and in-situ reviews based on content needs Partners closely with Cross-functional Producers and manages end-to-end localization production following creative processes and best practices Defines strategic prioritizations of projects and manages traffic schedules and scope to identify resourcing needs against workload and budget Attends meetings, works closely with Production and Creative teams to understand business needs and how that impacts production lead times. Shares production timelines with stakeholders and adjusts based on the strategic prioritization Briefs in-house writing team or external vendors on localization efforts, ensuring they have detailed business context and project instructions to produce world-class localization Acts as the primary point of escalation for all content and linguistic queries from linguists. Works with business partners to resolve content and translation queries or bugs Localization Project Manager Qualifications: 5+ years experience as project manager or producer within the localization industry or within an international creative agency/marketing environment Proven ability to manage multiple projects with competing priorities across country-based talent in multiple time zones, remaining calm under pressure Must exhibit a high degree of accountability Strong appreciation for product/cultural nuances by geography Detailed knowledge of translation, localization processes and traffic production Strong communication, interpersonal, teamwork, and organizational skills Creative and analytical thinking, a can-do attitude and flexibility to accommodate evolving business needs and comfort with a high level of ambiguity Language skills in one or more languages other than English strongly preferred Experience with translation and project management tools e.g. SDL WorldServer or other translation management systems is preferred Experience in multilingual graphic design, desktop publishing, and knowledge of programs like iWork, InDesign, Illustrator, and Photoshop is preferred Education: BA in Linguistics/Translation, Graphic Design, Marketing, or business-related field Seniority level Mid-Senior level Employment type Contract Job function Production, Project Management, and Advertising Industries: Technology, Information and Media #J-18808-Ljbffr Planet Interactive

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