Senior Project Manager Translation

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.

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