Akkodis is seeking a Localization Project Manager for a 12 Months contract position with a client located in Austin, TX 78753. Ideally looking for applicants with a solid background or experience with end-to-end planning and management of localization projects to ensure timely deliveries of UI features with the highest quality comes as a big plus.
BH # 1560120
Job Title : Localization Project Manager
Location : Austin, TX 78753
Duration : 12 Months
Pay Range – $35/hr on W2 – $40/hr on W2 (without benefits), the rate may be negotiable based on experience, education, geographic location and other factors.
Summary :
ACS Localization Project Manager will lead localization projects from the XXX Cloud Services (ACS) team. As a LPM in our team, you will closely collaborate with partners, vendors and more. The right mix of linguistic, technical, and interpersonal skills is the key to success in leading localization and QA efforts in up to 40 languages simultaneously. This is a hands-on role leading UI features localization efforts through the software development lifecycle from gathering final copy, getting it translated and reviewed, then tested in-context including various rounds of bug fixes and escalations to appropriate teams for resolution.
Responsibilities:
- End-to-end planning and management of localization projects to ensure timely deliveries of UI features with the highest quality. This process includes adhering to exacting security and confidentiality requirements while collaborating with both external and internal partners.
- Supervising translation and QA tasks prioritization, responsible for creating detailed localization requirement documents such as project planner and test plans which are implemented first-hand before handing off to our LQA testers to complete at scale.
- Collaboration across localization teams to create and maintain glossaries and reference materials in up to 40 languages to ensure consistency across our ecosystem (software, marketing, support…).
- Collaboration with cross-functional teams across multiple time zones to identify the best localization strategies around new and current brands.
- Contribution to project kick-offs and quality analysis meetings by communicating project timelines, resources and risk management, content needs for validation, on-device testing and localization sign-off across multiple platforms.
- Tracking, addressing, and raising issues while proactively managing risk and effectively communicating status throughout the development cycles.
- Acting as the primary point of escalation for queries from translators, testers, and localization peers. Providing them with ongoing localization QA support and feedback.
- Implement and foster globalization/internationalization/ localization best practices.
Preferred Skills:
- Strong familiarity with XXX ecosystem (hardware, software and services)
- Sufficient understanding of software development lifecycle
- Excellent organizational skills and attention to detail with an ability to see the big picture and to handle some ambiguity
If you are interested in this Localization Project Manager – 12 Months Contract position with a client located in Austin, TX 78753 – Onsite 5 days per week then please click APPLY NOW. For other opportunities available at Akkodis go to www.akkodis.com .If you have questions about the position, please contact Mohammed Ateequddin at 410-226-8031 or mohammed.ateeq@akkodisgroup.com
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Benefit offerings available for our associates include medical, dental, vision, life insurance, short-term disability, additional voluntary benefits, an EAP program, commuter benefits, and a 401K plan. Our benefit offerings provide employees the flexibility to choose the type of coverage that meets their individual needs. In addition, our associates may be eligible for paid leave including Paid Sick Leave or any other paid leave required by Federal, State, or local law, as well as Holiday pay where applicable. Disclaimer: These benefit offerings do not apply to client-recruited jobs and jobs that are direct hires to a client.
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