Localization Lead

at  RWS Group

Job Purpose:
As a Localization Lead you get the chance to coordinate translation of the projects for our clients. You will be communicating and collaborating with everyone involved in the localization process. Interacting with vendors, distributing tasks, resolving problems, creating reports—this would be your job. On top of that, you will use your IT knowledge, learn more about localization technologies, and expand your project management skills.

SKILLS & EXPERIENCE

• Great co-ordinational and organizational skills
• Ability to improvise and solve problems
• Proactivity and good communication skills
• At least a high school education; university degree is an advantage
• At least a basic knowledge of HTML/XML
• Knowledge of Windows and Microsoft Office; advanced knowledge of Excel is a plus
• Very good verbal and written English proficiency
• Attention to detail, because just a single mistake can change the outcome of our work
• Team spirit—you will be part of a team that helps each other
• Previous relevant work experience and knowledge of localization are a big advantage
  Life at RWS:
  At RWS, we’re here for one purpose: unlocking global understanding.
  As a unique, world-leading provider of technology-enabled language, content, and intellectual property services, we remove the barriers to communication to make global connection possible. Our unrivalled experience and deep understanding of language have been developed over more than 60 years. As we look to shape the future, our ambition is to create a world where understanding is universal for everyone.
  We work with over 80% of the world’s top 100 brands, more than three-quarters of Fortune’s 20 ‘Most Admired Companies’ and almost all the top pharmaceutical companies, investment banks, law firms and patent filers. Our client base spans Europe, Asia Pacific and North and South America. Our 65+ global locations across five continents service clients in the automotive, chemical, financial, legal, medical, pharmaceutical, technology and telecommunications sectors.
  If you like the idea of working with smart people who are passionate about breaking down language barriers and giving back to their communities, then you’ll love life at RWS. Our work fundamentally recognizes the value of every language and culture. So, we celebrate difference, we are inclusive and believe that diversity makes us strong.
  We want every employee to grow as an individual and excel in their career. In return, we expect all our people to live by the values that unite us: to partner with colleagues and clients, to adopt a pioneering spirit, to be positive in progressing the work we do, and always to deliver what we promise.

• Close cooperation with project managers and localization engineers
• Coordination of the localization process such as distributing tasks to our external translators and your colleagues, collecting final outputs, and solving issues
• Analyzing the processes and finding opportunities for potential improvement
• Communicating in English (especially via phone and email)
• Getting to know the technologies used in localization (CAT tools, HTML/XML, etc.)
• Keep track of your work including creating reports