Localization Project Manager/Translation Coordinator

TalentBurst•South San Francisco, CA

About The Position

The Translation Coordinator facilitates the day-to-day operations of translation projects, working closely with the Localization Manager and coordinating with translation vendors. The role handles requests for Marketing and creative content, prepares files for translation, manages communication among linguists, content owners, and internal reviewers, and helps ensure timely project delivery. It also supports tracking and reporting project performance metrics and works with stakeholders to optimize processes and promote continuous improvement. The coordinator works cross-functionally to manage multiple complex projects, support regulatory review and approval of translated materials, maintain project documentation and linguistic assets, and help ensure translations are accurate, culturally appropriate, and consistent with applicable guidelines and brand standards.

Requirements

Bachelor's degree in a related field such as Linguistics, Translation, or Communications; another equivalent credential or equivalent work experience is also accepted.
At least 4 years of experience managing translation projects in a professional setting, including coordination of timelines, resources, and deliverables.
Excellent written and verbal communication skills and the ability to interact professionally with internal stakeholders and external vendors.
Familiarity with managing translation quality using translation memories, glossaries or termbases, and style guides, while ensuring consistency and adherence to brand guidelines.
Experience with linguistic review processes, including gathering feedback from internal reviewers and communicating revisions to translation vendors.
Familiarity with translation management systems (TMS).
Knowledge of industry-standard file formats and localization best practices for print and digital documents, multimedia, and web content.
Demonstrated problem-solving ability and capacity to adapt to evolving project requirements and stakeholder expectations.
Familiarity with translation industry standards, terminology, and best practices.
Strong organizational skills and ability to prioritize and manage multiple projects simultaneously.
Attention to detail and commitment to accuracy and consistency in translated materials.
Proficiency with project management tools and software for scheduling, tracking, and reporting translation projects.
Ability to collaborate in a cross-functional team environment and foster positive relationships.
Analytical mindset and ability to contribute to decision-making and process improvements.
Ability to proactively address challenges and mitigate risks throughout the translation process.

Nice To Haves

Experience using JIRA or other project management software to plan, track, and coordinate translation projects.
Experience with Adobe Suite and multimedia content translation.
Fluency in Spanish or Traditional or Simplified Chinese.
Proficiency in additional languages.
Understanding of creative content design best practices for bi-directional languages.

Responsibilities

Receive and process translation requests from internal content owners.
Prepare source and reference materials for translation using a standardized process, ensuring clarity and completeness.
Manage questions and clarification requests from linguists and the translation team, acting as a bridge with content owners.
Gather feedback from internal linguistic reviewers on vendor translation quality and communicate revisions to vendors.
Create and maintain project schedules, coordinate resources across complex projects, meet deadlines, and escalate resourcing or priority conflicts for management support.
Keep stakeholders informed about project progress and potential delays.
Coordinate submission of translated materials for regulatory review and approval, ensuring compliance with relevant guidelines and regulations.
Collaborate with vendors to ensure accurate and culturally appropriate translations.
Work with vendors and internal linguistic reviewers to develop and improve linguistic assets, including glossaries and style guides.
Maintain translation project records and documentation of linguistic decisions.
Evaluate translation processes and recommend improvements to efficiency and quality.
Assist with tracking and reporting project metrics, including turnaround time, quality, and vendor performance, to support process improvement and decision-making.