Marketing Localization Project Manager - Japanese
Description
It’s an exciting time to be at Infoblox. Named a Top 25 Cyber Security Company by The Software Report and one of Inc. magazine’s Best Workplaces for 2020, Infoblox is the leader in cloud-first networking and security services. Our solutions empower organizations to take full advantage of the cloud to deliver network experiences that are inherently simple, scalable, and reliable for everyone. Infoblox customers are among the largest enterprises in the world and include 70% of the Fortune 500, and our success depends on bright, energetic, talented people who share a passion for building the next generation of networking technologies—and having fun along the way.
We are looking for a Digital Marketing Localization Project Manager (Bilingual in English/Japanese) to join our Digital web team in a 6-month remote contract role. In this role, you will be responsible for overseeing all aspects of localization projects, ensuring high-quality translations and cultural adaptation of content for our global audience. Work closely with product marketing, demand generation, web, and branding teams to align localization strategies and goals.
You are the ideal candidate if you have linguistic expertise and a deep understanding of international markets and cultures. You are bilingual and fluent in Japanese and English. You show proven results for growing a business, processes, and systems to drive growth and efficiencies. You can adapt to a fast-paced environment, think differently, and see opportunities/solutions where others don’t.
What you’ll do:
- Manage the end-to-end localization process, including content preparation, translation, linguistic testing, and final delivery.
- Collaborate with cross-functional teams, such as product management, marketing, and field marketing teams, to ensure localization requirements are integrated into project timelines.
- Establish and maintain localization workflows, processes, and best practices to ensure efficiency and quality.
- Monitor localization budgets, schedules, and resource allocation and provide regular status updates to stakeholders.
- Stay up-to-date with industry trends, best practices, and evolving localization standards.
- Provide training and guidance to cross-functional teams on localization processes and best practices.
- End-to-end program ownership for a variety of web localization initiatives, including content translations, managing localization deliverables and request translation within Smartling (cloud-based translation technology)
- Collaborate with internal teams and vendors on ongoing site content updates and optimization, including managing localized/translated content and international sites
- Monitor and analyze localization metrics and KPIs to measure performance and identify areas for improvement.
What you’ll bring:
- Minimum of 3 years of experience in localization management or a similar role
- BA/BS degree or higher in Marketing, Linguistics, or other related fields
- Proficiency in English and Japanese
- Experience managing localization and globalization deliverables and request translation
- Experience working with web content management systems (Wordpress, Contentful, AEM, Drupal, etc.), project management tools (Monday.com), localization tool (Smartling), Digital Asset Management (Adobe, similar), and analytics tools (Google Analytics) is highly preferred.
- Familiarity with localization industry standards and guidelines (e.g., GILT, LISA, UNICODE, MQM score)
- Strong project management skills, with the ability to manage multiple projects and stakeholders simultaneously strong project management skills, linguistic expertise, and a deep understanding of international markets and cultures
- Excellent communication and interpersonal skills, with the ability to work effectively with cross-functional teams and international stakeholders
- Analytical and problem-solving skills, with the ability to identify and resolve localization issues
- Attention to detail and a commitment to delivering high-quality localized content
Why Infoblox?
We’ve created a culture that embraces diversity, equity, and inclusion and rewards innovation, curiosity, and creativity. We achieve remarkable results by working together in a supportive environment that focuses on continuous learning and embraces change. So, whether you’re a software engineer, marketing manager, customer care pro, or product specialist, you belong here, where you will have the opportunity to grow and develop your career. Check out what it’s like to be a Bloxer. We think you’ll be excited to join our team.
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