Localization Project Manager

Title: Localization Product Manager

Location: Cupertino CA (Hybrid)

Compensation: $59 an hour on W2

Duration: 5 months contract

REQUIRED SKILLS: Localization Experience, Project Management Experience, Product Knowledge, Software UI QA, and Agile Methodology.

Job Description

• Responsible for producing Our Music localized content with limited supervision.
• Localization experience and project management ability is essential. The Localization Project Manager (LPM) is expected to work closely with vendors to outline expectations.
• The LPM will work with other LPMs, and vendors to ensure that localization projects are on track, relevant to the audience, and represents Our voice in the marketplace.
• The LPM will manage the input of localized data into multiple internal and vendor systems without error.
• The successful candidate must be highly detail-oriented, and be able to judge and manage linguistic issues for 39 languages and all territories we cover.
• Localization QA experience is required and software QA experience is preferred.

KEY COMPETENCIES

• Must possess a solid understanding of online production processes and a passion for meeting the needs of client’s international customers.
• Music – related media experience in international marketplace highly desirable; Apps, TV, Movies – media related experience a plus.
• Teamwork – The candidate will coordinate projects with vendors, localization team staff, the legal team and other departments across client localizing Store-related content.
• Must possess the desire to work in a demanding and fast-paced environment; this role requires flexibility, the ability to wisely prioritize tasks, and rapidly apply keen judgment to complex situations.

RESPONSIBILITIES

The ideal candidate will be committed to giving our non-US customers a user experience equivalent to or superior to that of our US customers by producing localized content.

To be qualified for this position, you must have the following:

• BA degree or equivalent
• Linguistic skill in language other than English; excellent English communication skills
• Project management experience; localization production preferred
• Experience in methods of automating workflow is a plus
• Excellent verbal communication, written communication, and presentation skills