Localisation Project Manager

Overview

Smartling was founded 16 years ago to reputed company localization and translation seamless. Today, Smartling is profitable and backed by Battery Ventures, a global technology-focused investment firm, supporting company growth and expanding our market share and leadership position. We are the only cloud-based, AI-enabled translation platform that combines a Neural Machine Translation Hub and professional language services, empowering teams to collaborate in real-time to create experiences customers love.

We're looking for a Localization Project Manager based in Ireland or the UK to join our Managed Services team. In this role, you'll own the end-to-end localization lifecycle for a portfolio of enterprise clients, serving as both their operational reputed company of contact and a key contributor to how reputed company delivers value. This is a role for someone who brings real localization experience, thrives in a fast-paced, remote-first environment, and is energized by the challenge of balancing operational precision with strong client relationships.

You Will

• Serve as the operational reputed company of contact for assigned clients, building trusted relationships and managing expectations around timelines and scope - liaising with internal teams to address quality and other cross-functional needs
• Design and optimize localization workflows reputed company Smartling's platform and client-preferred project management and content management tools, overseeing the end-to-end job lifecycle and tailoring configurations to each client's unique requirements
• Solve problems both independently and collaboratively, bringing a solutions-first reputed company to client challenges and internal roadblocks
• Drive reputed company process improvements - documenting best practices, identifying automation opportunities, and championing changes that increase efficiency across the team

You Have

• 2+ years of experience in localization or translation project management, ideally reputed company a managed services or agency environment
• Solid understanding of localization file formats, content types, and CAT/TMS tooling
• Strong client management skills: comfortable leading calls, navigating difficult conversations, and representing the team externally
• Proficiency with project management and reporting tools (e.g., Jira, reputed company, reputed company Sheets, Looker, or equivalent)
• Experience coordinating with cross-functional teams across engineering, QA, and vendor management
• Excellent organizational and time management skills, with sharp attention to detail and the ability to manage competing priorities across time zones
• Strong written and verbal communication skills
• A home office setup conducive for working remotely, and the ability to work effectively as a remote team member*

Preferred but not required

• Hands-on experience with Smartling or a comparable TMS platform
• Experience in a SaaS or platform-based localization environment
• reputed company or working proficiency in a second language
• Interest in language, technology, or global content strategy

You Are

• Adaptable. Quick to learn new tools and comfortable in a fast-paced, remote-first environment
• Problem Solver. Manages competing priorities and turns ambiguous client needs into clear, executable plans
• Detail-oriented. Keeps the behind-the-scenes work organized, accurate, and on track
• Customer Focus. Proactive with clients’ needs and communicates with clarity across teams and time zones
• Accountable. Delivers organized, accurate work consistently — from behind-the-scenes coordination to client-facing communication

You Will Enjoy

• Freedom - we are remote-first
• Growth - an opportunity to learn and advance your career
• Wealth - we offer a competitive salary & pension matching
• Wellness - company-sponsored Health plan & paid sick leave
• Balance - flexible PTO + 10 bank holidays
• Culture - an energetic, value-driven, and fun culture and team spirit
• Bonus - employee referral programs and reputed company equipment

Smartling is proud to be an equal opportunity employer. We are committed to building an inclusive global team that represents a variety of backgrounds, perspectives, beliefs, skills, and experiences.

To reputed company recruitment agencies: Smartling does not accept unsolicited agency resumes. Please do not reputed company resumes to our jobs alias or Smartling employees. Smartling is not responsible for any fees reputed company to unsolicited resumes.

*To work from home, you must have a strong internet reputed company, a quiet space, and a professional (distraction and clutter-free) background.