Localization Specialist

Primary Function of Position
Work as part of the Global Translation and cCMS team to support various elements of the localization workflow from request creation to job completion. Work with translation vendors, regional teams, cross-functional stakeholders, and internal team members to deliver high-quality localized content.
Essential Job Duties
Able to effectively plan and organize projects, with a solid understanding of Design Control and task interdependencies to achieve optimal outcomes.
Plan, scope, execute, and monitor localization projects by working with the technical writers, information architect, DITA specialist, documentation specialists, eIFU specialist, project managers, core team members, and external translation vendors
Proofread the translated instructions for use following the source content, translation style guide, and proofreading checklist
Participate or lead kickoff and regular meetings with translation suppliers with written communications to prioritize, monitor and track project status
Establish deadlines and support needs with external translation vendors
Manage schedule challenges, queries, and mitigate project risks supporting the project timeline
Collaborate with relevant stakeholders to resolve questions or conflicts related to source files, terminology, language quality, and workflow
Understand regulatory requirements and work with regulatory on submission, country-specific registration strategy and timelines
Ensure Design Control processes are followed per relevant procedures
Complete documentation control steps to release final documentation, including change orders in the document control system
Identify and participate in process improvement initiatives
Localization Specialist needs to be flexible to support various other duties and assignments as requested to assist the overall function of the department
Required Skills and Experience
Bachelor’s degree in related field or equivalent work experience
4 + years relevant localization or project management experience required
Working knowledge of Microsoft Office required
Working knowledge of the Translation Management System is required
Excellent written and verbal communication skills across global and culturally diverse teams required
Highly organized with the ability to prioritize required
Understanding of localization process, best practices, tools required
Preferred Skills and Experience
General knowledge of labeling processes in a regulated environment preferred
Proficiency in another language is highly preferred
Experience with enterprise change management systems preferred

Employment type
Full-time

Work arrangement
No