Localization Project Manager
Job Summary
You will be responsible for progress management and quality control of localization and UX writing projects for LINE services. This role involves coordinating translation workflows, handling assignments in the translation management system, and managing outsource teams. You will ensure high-quality delivery across up to 19 languages while maintaining project schedules.
Responsibilities
- Manage progress and quality for localization projects
- Assign tasks using XTM system
- Conduct LQA and bug fixing
- Coordinate with service planners and outsourcers
Required Skills
- Localization experience
- Business-level English and Japanese
- Proficiency in multitasking and PC skills
- Experience with CAT tools (XTM) and BTS
Job Details
### Job Description
[Job Summary]
You will be responsible for progress management and quality control of localization and UX writing projects for all LINE services. You will handle everything from request handling and schedule adjustments to assignments in the translation management system, to acceptance and delivery of deliverables. You will also handle LQA, language bug fixes, and outsource management. Since LINE services support up to 19 languages, you will first review the source language (original text) or perform UX writing, and then proceed with multilingual localization.
### Major Duties
- Receive projects from service planners: Progress management (confirming request details and schedules, etc.) and conducting kick-off meetings.
- Assignment to language specialists: Assignments are made using the translation management system (XTM). Support language specialists in achieving the best possible results.
- Acceptance of Submissions: Manage deliverables for all languages, with communication primarily via Slack.
- Conduct LQA (Linguistic Quality Assurance).
- Bug Fixing: Fixing language issues registered in the BTS (Bug Tracking System).
- Outsourcer Management: Quality control, feedback, support, contracts, and payments.
### Working Conditions
- Working Hours: Flextime (Standard: 7 hours 45 minutes; No core time; 9:30 AM - 6:15 PM).
- Contract Period: Fixed Term (Contract renewal available, maximum 3 years and 6 months).
- Office Attendance: Generally required to come to the office about three times a week.
### Benefits
- Allowances: Overtime, Commuting (max ¥150,000), Working Style (max ¥11,000).
- Insurance & Pension: Selective Defined Contribution Pension, Welfare Group Term Insurance, Long-Term Income Compensation.
- Health & Well-being: Regular health checkup subsidies, In-house Massage Room, Club and Social gathering subsidies.
- Holidays: Two-day weekend (Sat/Sun), National holidays, New Year's, Paid vacation, Special leave (congratulatory/condolence/maternity/childcare), Happy Friday, and Sabbatical leave.