Localization Project Manager Team Lead

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Please note: proven experience in the localization / translation industry is mandatory. Applications without localization background will not be considered.

We are looking for a hands-on Localization PM Team Lead who can manage projects directly while also leading, monitoring, and improving the performance of the PM team.

This is not a purely managerial role. We need someone who can jump into live projects, control delivery, support the team, improve workflows, and build practical KPIs that actually reflect performance — not just look good in a spreadsheet.

Key Responsibilities:

  • Manage localization and translation projects from start to delivery
  • Lead, guide, and support the Project Management team
  • Monitor project progress, deadlines, quality risks, and team performance
  • Improve internal PM workflows, handoff processes, and escalation paths
  • Build and track KPIs for productivity, delivery, quality, responsiveness, and vendor performance
  • Use localization tools, CAT tools, TMS platforms, spreadsheets, and PM tracking systems effectively
  • Coordinate with clients, linguists, vendors, DTP teams, QA teams, and internal departments
  • Identify operational gaps and propose practical, scalable solutions
  • Support the team during urgent, complex, or high-volume projects

Requirements:

  • Strong background in the localization / translation industry is a must
  • Proven experience managing translation or localization projects hands-on
  • Previous experience as Senior PM, PM Team Lead, or Operations Supervisor is preferred
  • Good understanding of CAT tools, TMS workflows, vendor management, QA steps, and delivery cycles
  • Ability to design processes, not just follow them
  • Strong leadership, communication, and problem-solving skills
  • Comfortable working under pressure and handling escalations professionally
  • Detail-oriented, organized, and commercially aware

We are looking for someone who can bring structure, control, and ownership to the PM function — while still being close enough to the projects to know what is really happening on the ground.

Please Send your Resume to: [email protected]

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