Company Name: Novell

Location (City, State): Provo, Utah 84606 (Salt Lake City Metro)

Novell is immediately seeking a Localization Project Manager to join their Provo, Utah based Corporate Marketing team.

The Localization Project Manager is responsible for managing and coordinating the localization and delivery of marketing materials for worldwide consumption. Responsibilities will also include building tools to identify, prepare and manage local language content, translation quality reviews, troubleshooting localization issues and providing localization guidance. He or she will manage the timely flow of all localization projects from initiation to delivery, ensuring that projects meet quality, turn-around time and budget expectations. The candidate will be the liason for Marketing for all localization needs, processes and workflows.

RESPONSIBILITIES:
- Drive the process of translating various marketing materials into foreign languages by coordinating with all International Marketing teams along with individual layout and localization vendors.-Ensure documentation of processes and standards for marketing localization.
-Manage translators and reviewers; track budgets, schedules, priorities, translation quality and localization feedback.
-Promote content creation and design/development requirements for internationalization.
- Establish and publish standards and processes.-Lead and provide support and input to internal departments, including education and training on the localization process.-Interact with international teams, as required, to ensure their satisfaction with the quality of all localization and translation work.
-Ensure that all work completed by localization vendors are accurate and appropriate based on local standards and customs.
-Assure that projects have the necessary visibility and resources, and are integrated and scheduled into the overall deliverables process.
-Plan and monitor projects to meet deadline, quality and budget requirements.
-Scope and quote projects and manage project expectations.

-Provide and upload to repository the end result of the final production files.
-Manage vendor relationships and serve as primary day-to-day contact for vendors.
-Collaborate with production teams to create, implement and maintain appropriate client- or project-specific procedures, solutions, checklists and instructions.
-Monitor and maintain project financials, including projections and billing.
-Ensure the accuracy of financial project data, workflows, schedules and processes to maximize efficiency and profitability.
-Collaborate with internal teams to initiate and implement procedural changes and customized workflows.

REQUIREMENTS
-BA or BS Degree.
-Minimum 2 years project management experience with 5 years of professional business experience. Previous experience with localization a plus.
-Experience with managing multiple projects involving external resources, and meeting deadlines.
-Excellent organizational and project management skills; and proven ability to own and complete projects end-to-end.
-Ability to work under pressure in a deadline-driven environment.
-Expertise in project management tools; working knowledge localization tools and technologies.
-Results and action-oriented. Demonstrates initiative, follow-through and attention to detail.
-Proven ability to work cooperatively with across departments and functions and is a self-motivator
-Outstanding interpersonal, verbal and written communications skills.

DEPARTMENT: Marketing Communications
DIVISION: Corporate Marketing
REFERENCE NUMBER: 2554
LOCATION: Provo, Utah (Salt Lake City Metro Area) 84606

Disclaimer: This job description is for informational purposes, to describe the primary duties, skills and abilities necessary to meet the requirements of this position. This description is not intended to be an exhaustive list of all requirements or essential functions; it is subject to change at any time.

Novell is an equal opportunity employer and an advocate for workforce diversity.

Apply By Email: rmerrill@novell.com

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