Localisation Project Manager
TLDR
Lead end-to-end localisation for Product and Marketing, delivering on-time, high-quality multilingual content while refining workflows and collaborating with cross-functional teams.
Project Management
Coordinate the end-to-end localisation process for Product and Marketing initiatives.
Manage project timelines, priorities, and deliverables to ensure content is delivered on schedule and to a high quality standard.
Support localisation efforts across a range of content types, including product UI, feature launches, CRM, web content, paid media, and brand campaigns.
Monitor project progress and proactively identify and resolve risks, blockers, and delivery challenges.
Ensure localisation requests are appropriately scoped, planned, and communicated throughout the project lifecycle.
Stakeholder Collaboration
Partner with teams across Product, Content Design, Marketing, and Engineering to understand localisation requirements and delivery timelines.
Provide guidance on localisation processes, timelines, and best practices.
Act as a primary point of contact for localisation project coordination and communication.
Build strong relationships with stakeholders to support effective planning and execution.
Operations & Process Improvement
Identify opportunities to improve localisation workflows, tools, and processes.
Support the implementation of new workflows for emerging content types and business needs.
Maintain localisation documentation, workflow guides, and best practice resources.
Contribute to initiatives that improve efficiency, scalability, and quality across the localisation function.
Tools & Technology
Work with Translation Management Systems (TMS), content management platforms, and project management tools to coordinate localisation work.
Support automation and AI-assisted localisation workflows where appropriate.
Help improve localisation tooling, integrations, and operational processes.
Stay informed on localisation industry trends and emerging technologies.
Required Experience
3-5+ years of experience in localisation, project management, content operations, or a related field.
Experience managing multiple projects simultaneously in a fast-paced environment.
Strong understanding of localisation, transcreation, and cultural adaptation principles.
Experience working with Translation Management Systems (TMS) and project management tools.
Excellent organisational skills and attention to detail.
Strong written and verbal communication skills.
Knowledge of additional languages.
Nice to Have
Experience supporting both Product and Marketing localisation workflows.
Familiarity with software development and content creation processes.
Experience working with Jira, Asana, or similar project management tools.
Experience with multimedia localisation, including subtitles and video content.
Experience using AI-assisted localisation tools and automation workflows.
Degree in Localisation, Translation, Communications, Marketing, Linguistics, or equivalent practical experience.
You enjoy bringing structure to complex projects and collaborating with a variety of teams to get things done. You are proactive, adaptable, and comfortable balancing multiple priorities while maintaining a high level of quality and attention to detail.
You are passionate about languages, cultures, and creating great user experiences, and you are excited by the opportunity to support localisation across both Product and Marketing.
Insurance: Medical/dental/vision, 30-day eligibility. Bumble has multiple competitive offerings that will be available to you on the first of the month following date of hire.
Unlimited PTO + 1 company-wide week off + Focus Fridays every week
Fully paid life and long-term disability insurance
401k with 4% company match if you contribute 6%, 90-day eligibility
Monthly wellness benefit and access to Noom, Unmind, and Your Money Line
Maternity and Fertility benefit + 26 week paid parental leave
Premium App Access
Benefits
Health Insurance
Fully paid life and long-term disability insurance
Premium app subscriptions
Premium App Access
Paid Parental Leave
26 week paid parental leave
Paid Time Off
Focus Fridays every week
Wellness Stipend
Monthly wellness benefit
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