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Laoret

Localization Project Manager (Hybrid)

Laoret · Giza, Giza, Egypt

Translation and Localization · 11-50 employees

4 h ago
Mid (2-5 yrs) Full-time Egypt
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About the role

The Localization Project Manager is responsible for analyzing project requirements, developing workflows, and managing budgets, timelines, and quality control. They also act as a key point of contact for clients and internal teams, providing regular progress reports and resolving localization issues.

What they look for

Localization project management Internationalization Project planning Budget management Workflow development Quality control Risk management Leadership Problem-solving Communication skills Presentation skills Time management Resource management Teamwork

Requirements

Candidates must have 2-3 years of experience in translation or localization project management and possess strong organizational and leadership skills. Excellent verbal and written English communication skills are required, along with the ability to manage projects in a fast-paced, multi-cultural environment.

Full description

Localization Project Managers face many challenges. To excel in this position, you will need proven experience and training as a Localization Project Manager and demonstrate diverse experience in the technical aspects around Localization and/or Internationalization.

The role requires the ability to work in a fast-paced environment, to work autonomously, and to manage aggressive delivery schedules. You will need to work successfully with technical and non-technical people alike and have the drive to learn about new tools, processes, and concepts.

Duties and Responsibilities:

  • Receiving client projects/jobs/quotations and analyzing the requirements.
  • Developing project plans and workflows, managing time, budget, resources, and quality control.
  • Creating and controlling localization project budgets, performing cost tracking analysis, ensuring timely issuance of purchase orders and invoices, and approving work reports.
  • Identifying and solving localization issues or disagreements, either within the system or product, identifying causes, and performing corrective/preventative action.
  • Presenting regular reports to clients, corporate office, and peers on progress and forecast of the project teams work status, escalating issues, and evaluating needed support.
  • Being an active member of corporate management meetings, providing data and project information.
  • Continuously expanding knowledge and education in localization trends and news, keeping up to date through active participation in training opportunities.

Qualifications:

  • 2-3 years of experience in Translation/Localization Project Management
  • Excellent verbal and written English communication skills.
  • Excellent presentation/communication skills, with the ability to present the localization life cycle to clients.
  • Organizational and leadership skills.
  • Proven abilities in project planning, resource, and risk management.
  • Problem-solving abilities.
  • Quality and detail-oriented.
  • Strong team player in a multi-language/multi-cultural environment.