Localization Program Manager

Strong command of the English language. Familiarity with other languages is advantageous.
- Bachelor's degree in Translation Studies, Localization, or Linguistics.
- Strong verbal and written communication skills. Proficiency in building interpersonal relationships and working efficiently in a diverse cultural setting.
- Capacity to swiftly adjust to shifting priorities and devise creative solutions within a dynamic setting.

Come be a part of a rapidly expanding $35 billion dollar global business. At Amazon Business, a fast-growing startup passionate about building solutions, we set out every day to innovate and disrupt the status quo. We stand at the intersection of tech & retail in the B2B space developing innovative purchasing and procurement solutions to help businesses and organizations thrive. At Amazon Business, we strive to be the most recognized and preferred strategic partner for smart business buying. Bring your insight, imagination and a healthy disregard for the impossible. Join us in building and celebrating the value of Amazon Business to buyers and sellers of all sizes and industries. Unlock your career potential.

Currently, Amazon Business is seeking a Localization Program Manager to oversee global multi-lingual localization projects. This role presents an excellent opportunity for an individual who is creative, collaborative, motivated, and customer-focused to make contributions within the Amazon Business Localization team, particularly on content projects in a dynamic digital environment. The Localization Project Manager will utilize computer-assisted translation tools to ensure that translations, whether generated by humans or machines, adhere to Amazon's specific style guides and quality standards.

To excel in this role, you should be at ease managing projects, often within tight timeframes, juggling various priorities, and liaising with diverse stakeholders. These stakeholders encompass language service providers, content creators, and internal teams. Your approach to problem-solving and risk management is proactive and inclusive. You thrive in diverse teams and actively contribute to fostering an inclusive culture. You make well-founded business decisions swiftly, even when faced with ambiguity and pressure. Your expertise lies in localization, language quality, and you possess some experience in project management.

Key job responsibilities
The Localization Project Manager must excel in project management, adeptly coordinating global stakeholders to meet precise messaging requirements, all the while establishing effective mechanisms to eliminate obstacles in delivering vast amounts of content across more than 20 languages. This role entails collaborating with internal partners and external vendors, harnessing both processes and technology to attain our objectives. Key responsibilities include, but are not limited to:

- Oversee end-to-end international localization projects, closely collaborating with internal business partners, external vendors, and other stakeholders.
- Ensure punctual delivery within the translation management system.
- Monitor project timelines, budgets, resources, and quality.
- Facilitate enhancements to the localization program across creative, marketing, engineering, and programming sectors.
- Identify, address, and escalate project risks.
- Create, revise, review, and sustain localization process documentation and wikis.
- Manage translation memories and term bases.

Madrid, M, ESP
- Experience in managing intricate projects involving global, cross-functional teams working with multiple languages.
- Master's degree in Communication, Languages, Computational Linguistics, or Translation Studies