Localization Manager
Localization Manager
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Job Description
At Nextcloud we help our users achieve a safe home for all their data. Secure under your control and developed in an open transparent and trustworthy way. Our Team of >120 is distributed in 23 countries worldwide. We work remotely and our work culture is shaped by mutual trust enthusiasm and a strong belief in the principles of open source.
We are looking for a well organized Localisation Manager to oversee our translation projects ensuring that all content is adapted to meet the linguistic and cultural needs of our target audiences in the German French Spanish and Italian speaking regions. The original language is English.
Tasks
- Develop and implement localization workflows to ensure consistency efficiency and quality control
- Lead the planning execution and delivery of translation projects across multiple languages and platforms translating technically complex content for a B2B audience
- Collaborate acrossfunctions (i.e. with other Marketing teams PR Engineering) to ensure consistent and accurate localisation of all materials and touchpoints
- Manage translation agencies and freelance translators as well as an open source translation community including selection negotiation and quality control
- Define quality standards by establishing and organizing linguistic and cultural guidelines translation memories glossaries and style guides
Requirements
Degree in Translation Linguistics or a related field
Experience in localisation project management preferably in the software industry
Strong understanding of translation tools and technologies
Organizational leadership and communication skills
Ability to work independently and utmost reliability
Ability to manage multiple projects simultaneously and prioritize
English German and French are essential any other language beneficial
Benefits
- A distributed open team with a passion for working on and within the open source community
- A fun and diverse team
- A product which pushes the boundaries of technology with a global user and contributor community
- A competitive salary
- Remote work and flexibility for a healthy worklife balance
- Time for personal growth and education
We are looking for somebody with ambition and drive who would like to grow and learn. We especially encourage applications by people from underrepresented groups.
Employment Type
Full Time
