Junior Localization Project Manager

About the Role

The Fountain Group is seeking a junior-level Localization Program Manager (LPM) for a contract position to support various localization initiatives across product and content. This is an execution-focused role where you will collaborate closely with engineers, external vendors, and internal teams to ensure the smooth and high-quality delivery of localization workflows. The role requires maintaining Pacific working hours, even though it is remote.

Responsibilities

• Proactively monitor string and label release schedules, coordinating with localization vendors and tracking progress across active projects, identifying and escalating potential risks.
• Act as the primary localization contact for designated product teams.
• Assist in onboarding engineers to localization processes and best practices for file management.
• Manage open action items from initiation to completion, including following up on acknowledgments, vendor responses, and stakeholder decisions.
• Support in-context testing (ICT) to validate that translated text appears correctly within live product interfaces.
• Gain proficiency in existing Translation Management System (TMS) tools and potentially assist with tool setup.
• Liaise with cross-functional departments, such as marketing, on localization-related tasks.
• Oversee Localization Quality Assurance (LQA) projects, including sample selection, ensuring timely linguist reviews, and relaying feedback to vendors.
• Manage quality improvement projects, such as glossary localization and translation refinement.
• Identify and report process inefficiencies to senior management for review.
• Contribute to troubleshooting localization bugs and ongoing quality enhancement efforts.

Qualifications

• A Bachelor's degree in Localization Management, Language Translation, Translation Technology, or a similar field, or equivalent practical experience.
• A foundational understanding of localization best practices and software/web localization processes.
• Familiarity with vendor or cross-functional team workflows.
• The capacity to quickly learn and adapt to new tools, systems, and procedures.
• Comfort in establishing productive working relationships with engineers, vendors, and internal stakeholders.
• Ability to work autonomously and manage multiple tasks concurrently.
• A high degree of attention to detail and reliability.

Preferred Qualifications

• Prior experience with a Translation Management System (TMS) or AI-assisted localization tools.
• Knowledge of internationalization (i18n) file formats and GitHub workflows, or a strong willingness to learn.
• Experience working within agile or scrum methodologies.
• Familiarity with LQA tools like ContentQuo.
• An interest in identifying process gaps and suggesting improvements.
• Recent graduates from localization or translation programs are encouraged to apply.

Additional Information

This is a contract role with The Fountain Group, a nationwide staffing firm with a strong track record of excellence and numerous industry awards. Our consultants are eligible for benefits including health, vision, dental, life, and disability insurance after a qualification period. This position is open to W2 candidates only. By applying, you agree to receive communications from The Fountain Group and its partners.