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Localization Project Manager

The Planet Group • Contract • Remote (Cupertino, California, United States) • max $79 / hour • 2w ago

Localization Project Manager

Location: Remote, working PST hours

Schedule: 40 hours, Remote

Duration: 6 Months

Pay: ~79/hr, DOE

The Planet Group is looking for a Localization Project Manager to join our well-known Fortune 500 client on a 6-month contract, remotely working PST hours.

Localization Project Manager Qualifications:

3+ years of experience as a project manager within the localization industry, creative agency, or related media environment.
BA in Linguistics, Translation, Communications, or related field preferred
Experience managing video localization projects
Familiarity with subtitling, captions, transcription, and related video localization processes
Experience with video editing tools such as Adobe Premiere, After Effects, or Final Cut
Hands-on experience with translation tools and workflows, including translation memory, glossaries, and termbases.
Familiar with TMS, project management tools, and bug ticketing systems
Additional language skills beyond English are a plus
Ability to juggle multiple projects with competing priorities across time zones.
Strong organizational, communication, and teamwork skills
Flexible and adaptable to changes in project direction and priorities
Must be comfortable working through ambiguity and in a fast-paced dynamic environment
Creative and analytical thinking, a can-do attitude and flexibility to accommodate evolving business needs
Must exhibit high degree of ownership and accountability and ability to develop strategies to ensure project success
Thrive in a highly cross-functional environment
Strong attention to detail, organizational skills, and flexibility with evolving project needs

Localization Project Manager Description:

Support the localization process for content and videos such as but not limited to Retail Communication, Training and Marketing
Organize workflows, track progress for localization projects and ensure quality for subtitles, captions, translations, motion graphics, and accessibility deliverables
Partner closely with producers, linguists, motion designers, publishing teams, and external vendors to manage smooth workflows and on-time deliveries
Manage end to end video localization workflow from transcription and translation through to final QA and delivery
Track project timelines, schedules, and deliverables, ensuring deadlines are met
Collaborate with publishing teams to confirm technical requirements for internal platforms
Prepare detailed briefs for linguists and agency partners, ensuring all business context and references are clear
Review and verify English transcripts for accuracy (spelling, punctuation, terminology)
Collect and track feedback from linguists, editors, and stakeholders
Ensure localized videos follow established style guides, accessibility standards, and formatting requirements
Troubleshoot basic video issues, including compressing, formatting, and file delivery needs
Maintain multimedia libraries, ensuring localized video assets are organized and up to date
Keep process documentation current with evolving workflows and requirements
Create projects in TMS and manage work through all stages of the localization workflow including translation, validation and in-context review
Evaluate priority and project scope while communicating schedules and setting expectations with the business owners
Work with Producers, Business Owners and Editors to resolve content and translation queries or bugs

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