BCforward is seeking a Project Coordinator with Localization experience to work remote.
Start/End Dates: 4/7/2025 - 10/6/2025
TUS - Remote (902010) west coast preferred
Project Coordinator II
Pay: $50- 52/hr/w2
Localization Testing team is looking for a Project Coordinator who collaborates well cross-functionally, is extremely detail oriented, and can lead a project from planning to execution. Familiarity with localization, QA, software development, bug triage, and/or project management is preferred.
Responsibilities
- Plan and manage localization schedules from translation to QA to launch. Communicate timelines and test results across our main partners: Localization Program Managers, Language Managers, Engineers, QA, Vendors, and Content Designers.
- Effectively communicate with technical and non-technical stakeholders, across multiple business units, by setting clear expectations for stakeholders and localizers. Communicate instructions in a clear and timely manner.
- Ability to execute and create basic test plans for our linguists.
- Analyze current pain points in workflows and tools, provide suggestions for improvements and pilot implementation of new processes.
- Make independent decisions and work well under pressure in the face of ambiguity and aggressive deadlines.
- Ability to prioritize, triage, and escalate i18n bugs. Comfortable working with product teams to ensure fixes are done before launch.
Skills
- Experience working in Localization, QA, and Project Management
- Track record of getting products launched in a large set of locales
- Experience in task prioritization, ability to identify problems and work towards solutions
- Solid understanding of common challenges with developing products for international markets
Preferred Qualification
- Experience with localization platforms, file formats and CAT tools or any similar in-house localization tools and platforms that manage and/or automate the translation workflow
- Familiarity with product and software development process
- Relevant experience in software localization, localization program management or management of localization technology solutions
- Experience in hardware, augmented reality, virtual reality, advertising, or payments testing
Task Management Tools: Experience using task management tools to organize and track project tasks, ensuring efficient workflow and timely completion of localization projects.
Project Management Skills: managed and enhanced end-to[1]end localization processes for multiple markets and languages, This experience is crucial for coordinating cross-functional teams and managing timelines.
Cross-Functional Collaboration: Working with various teams, including engineering, marketing, legal, and vendors, which is essential for effectively communicating with technical and non-technical stakeholders.
Problem Solving and Decision Making: strong decision-making skills, troubleshooting issues, and optimizing processes, which are important for making independent decisions and working under pressure.
basic tools experience like Asana, JIRA, Trello, Microsoft Project, Smartsheet
Nice-to-have Skills
Any additional nice-to-haves that you would like to call out
Background in Localization and Quality Assurance (QA):
Familiarity with localization processes and quality assurance practices is beneficial.
Technical Proficiency: Experience with localization platforms and Computer-Assisted Translation (CAT) tools, which supports the ability to create test plans and analyze workflows effectivel
3-4 years of experience
