Technical Localization Project Manager - Hybrid 

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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. 

Globalization is a division of R&D that enables global revenue at SAS by focusing on the international customer experience. We accomplish this thanks to our team of multicultural employees, distributed through the globe.

As a Technical Localization Project Manager, you will:

Project Coordination:

• Manage product localization efforts involving department or cross-functional teams from inception through delivery of new or existing products.
• Analyze the business and systems requirements based on target market working closely with product management, development, customers, and others.
• Plan and prepare project launch per consultation with project stakeholders and direct interdepartmental activities ensuring completion of the localization project/product on schedule.
• Coordinate translation work with in-house translators and vendors for all the supported languages to deliver on-time and on budget.

Stakeholder Management:

• Facilitate effective communication and collaboration among global teams and departments across multiple time zones, including product teams, developers, regional offices, globalization team, vendors and others as needed.
• Represent the localization team in meetings with stakeholders, provide guidance on cultural considerations, and advocate for localization and internationalization best practices.
• Coordinate risk mitigation activity and escalates as appropriate. Manages project scope, priorities and expectations.
• Identify and constructively negotiates conflicts or areas of high risk
• Serves as the primary point of contact for stakeholders, frequently communicates project status, updates, and challenges.
• 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

Continuous Improvement:

• Leverage methodologies, processes, localization tools, and localization best practices to facilitate efficient project workflows and accelerate project delivery.
• Identify opportunities for process optimization and efficiency improvements within the localization workflow and works with team members to implement solutions.
• Utilize AI-assisted translation workflows and integrates localization automation practices into existing workflows.
• Stay updated on industry trends and best practices in localization 

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.
• Expert on Machine Learning, LLMs, NLP, process automation and technology, out of the box thinking with data analytical skills to drive great customer experience
• Experience in implementing and managing quality control processes for linguistic outputs, ensuring adherence to high-quality standards
• 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
• Experience using project management tools (e.g. Jira) and source management systems (e.g. GitHub).
• Ability to explain very complex issues to the cross-functional team who may not have deep understanding on localization, MT and AI
• Proficiency in additional language(s).
• Ability to adjust working hours to accommodate a variety of time zones
• Exceptional communication and interpersonal skills with a global mindset, ability to influence different groups to achieve business goals
• Self-motivated, proactive, and able to work independently under tight deadlines
• Strong presentation, written and communication skills in English.
• Cultural sensitivity, and love to engage with others across cultural, functional and geographic lines
• Right to work in Spain.
• Equivalent combination of education, training and experience may be considered in place of the above qualifications. 
• You’re curious, passionate, authentic and accountable. These are our values and influence everything we do.

Preferred Qualifications

• 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 

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:

SAS is an equal opportunity 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.

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