Barcelona, Spain

Localization Project Manager (Remote, Contract)

 Job Description:

About the Role
Were seeking an experienced Localization Project Manager to lead multilingual e-learning and digital content localization programs for global public health and education initiatives. You'll coordinate distributed teams of linguists, QA reviewers, and accessibility experts to ensure timely, high-quality delivery across multiple languages and formats.

Responsibilities

  • Manage localization workflows, schedules, and budgets across multiple concurrent projects.

  • Liaise between internal teams and client stakeholders to align expectations and terminology standards.

  • Oversee translation memory (TM) and termbase (TB) management, QA cycles, and reporting.

  • Ensure adherence to ISO 17100 and accessibility standards (WCAG 2.1/2.2).

  • Support continuous improvement through analytics, retrospectives, and CAPA tracking.

Requirements

  • 5+ years in localization project management or e-learning production.

  • Proficiency with Trados Studio, Trados GroupShare, or similar CAT environments.

  • Strong understanding of multilingual workflows, QA tools (Xbench, Verifika), and version control.

  • Excellent communication, documentation, and stakeholder management skills.

  • Availability for collaboration within 09:00 - 17:00 CET hours.

Preferred

  • Experience with translation for health, education, or NGO projects.

  • Familiarity with Agile/Scrum and Jira-based coordination.

Contract Type: Freelance / Remote
Duration: Long-term framework agreement (renewable)
Compensation: Competitive daily rate (USD-based, dependent on experience)