Technical Localization Project Manager

Job Description

Localization Project Manager- Remote or Hybrid (East Coast, US)

Nice to meet you!

We’re a leader in data and AI. Through our software and services, we inspire customers around the world to transform data into intelligence - and questions into answers.

We’re also a debt-free multi-billion-dollar organization on our path to IPO-readiness. If you're looking for a dynamic, fulfilling career coupled with flexibility and world-class employee experience, you'll find it here.

About the job

The Globalization team is looking for a Technical Localization Project Manager. You will manage the localization process of the company’s products and services involving departmental or cross-functional teams from inception through delivery of new or existing products. You will plan and direct schedules of interdepartmental activities ensuring completion of the project/product on schedule which meet or exceed project stakeholder expectations, including agreed-to scope and quality. TPM incorporates AI technologies and methodologies to enhance efficiency, scalability, and quality. 

As a Localization Project Manager, you will:

• Manage product localization efforts involving department or cross-functional teams from inception through delivery of new or existing products.
• Coordinate translation work with in-house translators and vendors for all the supported languages to deliver on-time and on budget.
• Build and maintain relationships with cross-functional teams and stakeholders (Product, Engineering, PX) to promote localization best practices and advocate for technical improvements in the localization process
• Maintain localization vendor partnerships with a focus on cost control, quality, and commitment to projects. Develops, tracks, and validates vendor KPIs.
• Identify opportunities for process optimization and efficiency improvements within the localization workflow and work with team members to implement solutions.
• Utilize AI-assisted translation workflows and integrate localization automation practices into existing workflows.
• Ensure all applicable security policies and processes are followed to support the organization’s secure software development goals.

Required Qualifications

• 5+ years of experience in working in a technical project management in localization role/s - ideally in a stakeholder or client-facing role.
• Bachelor's degree required, preferably in Linguistics, Computer Science or related fields. Masters is a plus.
• Equivalent combination of related education, training and experience may be considered in place of the above qualifications.
• Expert on Machine Learning, LLMs, NLP, process automation and technology, out of the box thinking with data analytical skills to drive great customer experience
• Extensive experience using localization technology (TMS/CAT tools, MT) and processes, particularly for CICD software deployment model
• Proven ability to solve complex linguistic and technical challenges, attention to detail
• Located in the Eastern Time Zone (US) and have the ability to adjust working hours to accommodate a variety of time zones
• You’re curious, passionate, authentic and accountable. These are our values and influence everything we do.

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience using project management tools (e.g. Jira) and source management systems (e.g. GitHub).
• Programming skills are a plus (Python, SQL, mySQL).
• Experience with building and maintaining terminology databases
• Certificate in project management (e.g., PMP) is a plus
• Proficiency in additional language(s).

World-Class Benefits  

Highlights include...

• Comprehensive medical, prescription, dental and vision plans.
• Medical plan options include...
  • PPO with low annual deductible and copays.
  • HDHP combined with a health savings account with a contribution from SAS (no access to on-site health care center).
• Onsite Health Care Center (HQ) that’s free to employees and family members enrolled in the PPO plan. There's a pharmacy too! Not local to HQ? The pharmacy will ship prescriptions for no additional charge!
• An industry-leading 401k plan.
• Generous time away including vacation time, a variety of paid holidays, and our much-loved U.S. Winter Wellness Break between December 25 and January 1.
• Volunteer Time Off, parental leave and unlimited paid sick days.
• Generous childcare benefits for all full-time employees.

Diverse and Inclusive

At SAS, it’s not about fitting into our culture – it’s about adding to it. We believe our people make the difference. Our diverse workforce brings together unique talents and inspires teams to create amazing software that reflects the diversity of our users and customers. Our commitment to diversity is a priority to our leadership, all the way up to the top; and it’s essential to who we are. To put it plainly: you are welcome here.

Additional Information:

To qualify, applicants must be legally authorized to work in the United States, and should not require, now or in the future, sponsorship for employment visa status. SAS is an equal opportunity/Affirmative Action employer. All qualified applicants are considered for employment without regard to race, color, religion, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity, age, national origin, disability status, protected veteran status or any other characteristic protected by law. Read more: Know Your Rights. 

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