Sr. Localization Project Manager

Amazon /Slovakia/ s.r.o.

Place of work
Bratislava, Slovakia
Contract type
full-time
Wage (gross)
2 000 EUR/monthSalary depends on the skills and experience

Information about the position

Job description, responsibilities and duties

The successful candidate is highly organized, must have the ability to communicate well and to manage multiple assignments and people simultaneously. They will have the demonstrated ability to respond effectively and efficiently while maintaining flexibility.

They will possess the ability to complete a high volume of tasks with minimal guidance or supervision. They will be comfortable in finding solutions to make the best use of the technical tooling. They will be comfortable working in an international, fast-paced environment, where change and ambiguity are present as we constantly grow, improve and innovate.

KEY RESPONSIBILITIES:

· Create and analyze reports of localization data, to identify patterns and derive insights through large volumes of data around volume, quality, cost, turnaround time and productivity
· Define use cases for automation features, conduct testing
· Create roadmaps, coordinate peers on specific goals, update leadership with regular reports
· Maintain functionalities of cross-team processes, such as rules and algorithms to randomize quality checks
· Manage and drive improvement of TER-based metrics
· Manage and drive improvement of customer-facing quotation workflows
· Develop customer-based project plans and workflows; manage time, budget, resources and quality control
· Manage localization projects end-to-end, working closely with language specialists, internal business partners, external vendors and other departments
· Set up projects in proprietary CAT tool, resolve CAT-tool related client and vendor issues and address knowledge gaps
· Collaborate with relevant stakeholders to resolve questions or conflicts related to terminology, language quality and workflow
· Identify, communicate, and proactively mitigate project risks
· Conduct post-mortem meetings and document project learnings
· Write, edit, review and maintain localization process documents

Requirements for the employee

Candidates with education suit the position

University education (Bachelor's degree)
University education (Master's degree)

Language skills

English - Upper intermediate (B2)

Personality requirements and skills

· 3+ years of experience as a localization program manager, or proven equivalent experience
· Experience in reporting tools like Tableau or QuickSight
· Extensive command of Excel and VBA (all candidates invited for a phone interview will be tested on their knowledge of logical and lookup function)
· Experience of program management or business analysis software
· Successful record of working on large-scale business programs
· Demonstrated experience with in-house or third party translation management and content management systems, including translation memory and terminology database management
· Demonstrated experience in developing and creating new processes, tools, and infrastructure
· Strong problem solving, issue-resolution, ability to work in a deadline-driven work environment, attention to detail, and ability to work on different projects simultaneously
· Ability to work in ambiguity and ask critical questions to understand customer needs
· Superior written and verbal communication skills

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Brief description of the company

At Amazon.com, we're working to be the most customer-centric company on the Earth. To get there, we need exceptionally talented, bright, and result driven people.

All open positions together with a job description and contact details can be found on www.amazon.jobs.

Number of employees

1000 and more employees
ID: 3923420  Datum zveřejnění: 12.6.2020  Spodní hranice mzdy (brutto): 2 000 EUR/month