Localization Manager

At Nextcloud we help our users achieve a safe home for all their data. Secure under your control and developed in an open transparent and trustworthy way. Our Team of >

120 is distributed in 23 countries worldwide. We work remotely and our work culture is shaped by mutual trust enthusiasm and a strong belief in the principles of open source.

We are looking for a well-organized Localisation Manager to oversee our translation projects ensuring that all content is adapted to meet the linguistic and cultural needs of our target audiences in the German, French, Spanish, and Italian speaking regions. The original language is English.

Tasks

• Develop and implement localization workflows to ensure consistency, efficiency, and quality control.
• Lead the planning, execution, and delivery of translation projects across multiple languages and platforms translating technically complex content for a B2B audience.
• Collaborate across functions (i.e. with other Marketing teams, PR, Engineering) to ensure consistent and accurate localisation of all materials and touchpoints.
• Manage translation agencies and freelance translators as well as an open source translation community including selection, negotiation, and quality control.
• Define quality standards by establishing and organizing linguistic and cultural guidelines, translation memories, glossaries, and style guides.

Requirements

• Degree in Translation, Linguistics, or a related field.
• Experience in localisation project management, preferably in the software industry.
• Strong understanding of translation tools and technologies.
• Organizational leadership and communication skills.
• Ability to work independently and utmost reliability.
• Ability to manage multiple projects simultaneously and prioritize.
• English, German, and French are essential; any other language is beneficial.

What We Offer

• A distributed open team with a passion for working on and within the open source community.
• A fun and diverse team.
• A product which pushes the boundaries of technology with a global user and contributor community.
• Remote work and flexibility for a healthy work-life balance.
• Time for personal growth and education.

We are looking for somebody with ambition and drive who would like to grow and learn. We especially encourage applications by people from underrepresented groups.