Localization Project Manager - Outsourcing

Amazon /Slovakia/ s.r.o.

Place of work
Bratislava
Contract type
full-time
Wage (gross)
1 700 EUR/month

Information about the position

Job description, responsibilities and duties

Are you looking to work in one of the most innovative and customer-centric e-commerce businesses on earth? Does joining a multicultural team of Translation, Proofreading and Outsourcing Specialists sound appealing to you? Do you have a passion for learning and developing yourself and others? Then consider joining the Amazon Localization Team, and help us contribute to expanding product selection across international platforms. Check out this video to get to know us: https://player.vimeo.com/video/220458892.

The successful candidate will be highly organized, must have the ability to communicate well and to manage multiple assignments and people simultaneously. They will have the demonstrated ability to respond effectively and efficiently while maintaining flexibility.

They will possess the ability to complete a high volume of tasks with minimal guidance or supervision. They will be comfortable in finding solutions to make the best use of the technical tooling. They will efficiently handle large pools of freelance translators. They will be comfortable working in an international, fast-paced environment, where change and ambiguity are present as we constantly grow, improve and innovate.

KEY RESPONSIBILITIES:

· Manage localization projects, working closely with language specialists, internal business partners, external vendors and other departments
· Monitor time, budget, resources and quality of assigned projects
· Create and update project quotes and invoices
· Track and report on localization metrics and performance
· Contribute to process improvements initiatives
· Identify, mitigate and escalate project risks
· Document localization processes and best practices

Requirements for the employee

Candidates with education suit the position

University education (Bachelor's degree)
University education (Master's degree)

Language skills

English - Upper intermediate (B2)

Personality requirements and skills

· Bachelor's degree, ideally in a linguistic, business or technical domain
· 2+ years of experience as a localization or translation project manager, or proven equivalent experience
· Extensive command of Microsoft Outlook and Excel (good knowledge of logical, text, date and lookup functions is a must)
· Ability to report data accurately, identify errors and analyze entries in spreadsheets
· Good knowledge of computer-assisted translation tools and translation memories
· Strong problem solving, issue-resolution, ability to work in a deadline-driven work environment, attention to detail, and ability to work on different projects simultaneously
· Ability to work in ambiguity and ask critical questions to understand customer needs
· Superior written and verbal communication skills

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Brief description of the company

At Amazon.com, we're working to be the most customer-centric company on the Earth. To get there, we need exceptionally talented, bright, and result driven people.

All open positions together with a job description and contact details can be found on www.amazon.jobs.

Number of employees

1000 and more employees
ID: 3793566  Dátum zverejnenia: 3.3.2020  Základná zložka mzdy (brutto): 1 700 EUR/month