DTP & L.E Manager at BayanTech

Cairo, Cairo, Egypt -

Full Time

Start Date

Immediate

Expiry Date

02 Apr, 26

Salary

0.0

Posted On

02 Jan, 26

Experience

10 year(s) or above

Remote Job

Yes

Telecommute

Yes

Sponsor Visa

Skills

DTP Tools, Localization Tools, HTML, XML, JSON, YAML, File Encoding, Unicode, RTL Handling, Automation, Scripting, Leadership, Analytical Skills, Problem-Solving, Communication, Collaboration, Customer Focus

Industry

Translation and Localization

Description

Role Purpose / Summary : The DTP / Localization Engineering Manager is responsible for leading the Desktop Publishing (DTP) and Localization Engineering teams to ensure high-quality preparation, processing, and delivery of multilingual content across all formats and platforms. This role oversees workflow planning, technical problem-solving, quality control, and team performance while collaborating closely with Project Management, QA, Linguists, and Technology teams to ensure operational excellence and client satisfaction. Key Responsibilities : - Lead, mentor, and develop the DTP and Localization Engineering teams. - Allocate workloads and ensure balanced resource planning across projects. - Monitor team KPIs, performance, and quality output. - Support training, upskilling, and onboarding of new team members. - Oversee DTP production across multilingual files including print, digital, UI, and marketing assets. - Manage localization engineering activities such as file preparation, formatting, segmentation, testing, and reintegration. - Ensure projects are delivered on time, within scope, and meet quality standards. - Define and optimize workflows, SOPs, and best practices. - Support complex file handling, including scripting, automation, segmentation logic, and troubleshooting. - Ensure correct handling of multilingual text including RTL languages, character encoding, fonts, and layout preservation. - Oversee pre-flight checks and final QA of files before delivery. - Work with CAT tools and localization platforms to ensure seamless processing. - Implement and maintain quality control standards across DTP and LE output. - Identify recurring technical issues and implement preventive solutions. - Collaborate with QA to analyze errors and root causes. - Promote innovation, automation, and efficiency. - Work closely with Project Managers to plan capacity, timelines, and risk-mitigation. - Act as a technical advisor to internal teams and key accounts when needed. - Support presales, scoping, feasibility checks, and effort estimation. Qualifications & Experience : - Bachelors degree in Computer Science, IT, Design, Engineering, or related field. - 8+ years experience in DTP and/or Localization Engineering, with at least 3 years in a leadership role. - Strong knowledge of localization workflows and multilingual publishing. - Proven experience managing production teams or technical teams. Core Competencies & Skills : - Strong working knowledge of DTP tools such as: - Adobe InDesign, Illustrator, Photoshop, Acrobat - FrameMaker, QuarkXPress (preferred) - Strong familiarity with localization tools such as: - Trados Studio / GroupShare / memoQ / Smartcat / Memsource ... etc Experience handling the following : - HTML / XML / JSON / YAML. - Website & Software localization. - File encoding / Unicode / RTL handling. - Experience with automation or scripting is a strong plus (Python, Regex, VBA, etc.). - Excellent people leadership and coaching skills. - Strong analytical and problem-solving mindset. - High attention to detail and quality. - Ability to manage pressure and deadlines. - Strong communication & cross-functional collaboration. - Customer-focused approach. Preferred Qualifications : - Experience in a Language Service Provider (LSP) environment. - Experience managing offshore or distributed teams. - Knowledge of pre-press or printing standards. - Certification in project or quality management (optional but valuable).

Responsibilities

The DTP & Localization Engineering Manager leads the DTP and Localization Engineering teams, ensuring high-quality multilingual content delivery. Responsibilities include workflow planning, quality control, and collaboration with various teams to achieve operational excellence.