Senior Project Manager Translation & Localisation

Senior Project Manager Translation & Localisation

Experience Required : 15+ years

Location : Noida (Work from Office)

Employment Type : Full-Time

Shift : US Shift

About the Role

We are seeking an experienced and highly organized Senior Project Manager (Translation & Localisation) to lead and oversee end-to-end localization projects for our global clients. The ideal candidate will have a strong background in translation / localization workflows, vendor and client management, and cross-functional coordination. You will be responsible for ensuring the timely delivery of high-quality multilingual content while driving process efficiency, client satisfaction, and team performance.

Key Responsibilities

Project Management & Delivery

Lead and manage multiple translation and localisation projects simultaneously from initiation to final delivery.

Define project scope, timelines, budgets, and quality expectations in alignment with client requirements.

Create and manage detailed project plans, tracking progress and mitigating risks proactively.

Oversee all aspects of localisation workflows, including translation, editing, proofreading, DTP, QA, and delivery.

Ensure projects meet quality standards, deadlines, and budgetary constraints.

Client & Stakeholder Communication

Act as the primary point of contact for clients, maintaining strong relationships and ensuring satisfaction throughout the project lifecycle.

Understand client goals and provide consultative solutions to improve localisation outcomes.

Manage regular status updates, reporting, and post-project reviews.

Team & Vendor Coordination

Coordinate internal teams (linguists, engineers, QA, DTP) and external vendors / freelancers for seamless project execution.

Manage resource allocation, negotiate vendor rates, and ensure compliance with company standards and client expectations.

Support recruitment, onboarding, and mentoring of project managers and linguists.

Process Improvement & Quality Assurance

Identify opportunities to improve project workflows, automation, and efficiency.

Implement localisation best practices and standard operating procedures.

Contribute to the development of new tools, technologies, and methodologies in project delivery.

Required Qualifications

Bachelors degree in Translation, Linguistics, Project Management, or a related field.

13+ years of experience managing translation / localisation projects in a language services company or similar environment.

Strong understanding of translation workflows, CAT tools (e.g., memo, SDL Trados, XTM, Smarting ), and QA processes.

Proven experience handling large-scale, multi-language projects with global clients.

Exceptional organizational, communication, and client management skills.

Ability to manage multiple projects simultaneously in a deadline-driven environment.

Proficiency in MS Office and project management tools (e.g., Jira, Asana, Trello ).

Preferred Skills

Experience working with localisation engineering and file preparation processes.

Knowledge of industry standards (e.g., ISO 17100 ) and localisation best practices.

PMP or Prince2 certification (or equivalent) is a plus.

Experience in specific content domains such as legal, medical, technical, or marketing localisation is an advantage.

Soft Skills

Strong leadership and mentoring abilities.

Strategic thinker with problem-solving skills and attention to detail.

Excellent interpersonal skills and cultural awareness for global client collaboration.

Think global. Think BIG.

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