Summary:

We are hiring a Localization Project Managerin Cupertino, CA.

Job Title: Localization Project Manager

Work Location: Cupertino, CA

Duration: 6 months Contract

Hourly Rate: $115.00-$119.00 per hour on W2

Product Manager, Language Technology & Localization Systems

Retail Technology

Neural Machine Translation (NMT)
Large Language Models (LLMs) for Translation
Translation Management Systems (TMS)
Computer-Assisted Translation (CAT) Tools

Key Qualifications

• Deep knowledge of the localization technology landscape, including TMS platforms, CAT tools, and translation solutions.

• Strong understanding of Neural Machine Translation (NMT), Large Language Models (LLMs) for translation and adaptation, post-editing practices, and translation quality evaluation tools and methodologies (MQM, BLEU, human evaluation frameworks).

• Experience evaluating and comparing translation technology vendors and guiding buy vs. build vs. hybrid decisions in enterprise environments. Demonstrated ability to migrate to modern, cloud-native localization platforms is highly preferred.

• Experience with content management platforms (ex: Adobe Experience Manager) and the content production lifecycle, specifically in the context of content translation and localization. Experience connecting CMS platforms to translation and MT providers through APIs and orchestration layers.

• Experience modernizing legacy localization workflows and migrating toward a service-based architecture.

• Proven track record of analyzing and designing automated content workflows that reduce manual handling and improve translation leverage.

• Demonstrated ability to work with partners to clarify business problems, identify process/user experience improvement opportunities, and represent business interests

during the design and development of technology solutions.

• Expertise writing detailed business requirements and user stories intended for software engineering and UI/UX design, with a proven track record of shipping localization / translation management, content management or enterprise-grade tools.

• Success collaborating with software engineering partners to reduce technical debt, introduce new technologies, and migrate to new architectures within a complex enterprise landscape.

• Experience planning, managing, and leading sophisticated technology projects, guiding teams through ambiguity and issue resolution throughout the entire development

lifecycle.

• Excellent meeting facilitation, and strong written, verbal, and presentation abilities, with the ability to articulate complex technical concepts to business stakeholders.

• Deep experience with Agile development methodologies; proficiency in using JIRA/Confluence to manage a backlog, prioritize work into Epics and User Stories, and write clear Acceptance Criteria.

• 5+ years of experience in localization technology, language engineering, or product/technology management in this domain.

About us:

Harvey Nash is a national, full-service talent management firm specializing in technology positions. Our company was founded with a mission to serve as the talent partner of choice for the information technology industry.

Our company vision has led us to incredible growth and success in a relatively short period of time and continues to guide us today. We are committed to operating with the highest possible standards of honesty, integrity, and a passionate commitment to our clients, consultants, and employees.

We are part of Nash Squared Group, a global professional services organization with over forty offices worldwide.

For more information, please visit us at https://www.harveynashusa.com/

Harvey Nash will provide benefits please review: 2025 Benefits -- Corporate

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