We are looking for a passionate Global Localization Manager, who will play a key role in shaping the global voice of SumUp. You will work closely with localization vendors and cross-functional teams (Marketing, Product, Content, Brand/UX Design, etc.) on different projects. You will guide the teams on localizability and localization best practices, work on different aspects of localization operations and help us reach our localization OKRs.
This role sits within SumUp's Global Marketing Team and reports to the Global Localization Lead. We are a cross-functional group working in the fields of Localization, Content, SEO, Brand, Creatives, PR, and Social Media. Together, we devise innovative strategies to ship and market SumUp's products, grow the brand, attract new customers, and keep existing merchants excited about our products.
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What you'll do- Manage the localization process of content and design assets to enable go-to-market and growth initiatives, product development and customer care operations and Legal requirements, using our translation management system, and implement/update all content across channels.
- Build, align and streamline processes, drive the optimisation of workflows by introducing automation and facilitating agile project management approaches.
- Build translation roadmaps for entire business units, plan and monitor deadlines, and track execution
- Drive projects in cross-functional teams independently, create and optimize documentation to reduce knowledge dependencies, and consult teams on localization best practices/processes.
- Perform and evolve quality assurance measures to ensure high-quality deliverables.
You'll be great for this role if
- You have at least 4 to 6 years of experience, ideally in an in-house localization team, bring knowledge of the localization industry standard, and have a record of managing localization projects (various types of content assets).
- You've previously worked with translation management systems and CAT tools; experience in working with Smartling is a plus.
- You thrive in a fast-paced environment when dealing with cross-functional teams.
- You're a problem-solver, work independently by taking the lead on new initiatives and know how to prioritize in an agile environment.
- You pay great attention to details, have a strong linguistic and cultural sensibility.
- You're fluent in English, both spoken and written – knowledge of additional European languages is a plus.
Why you should join SumUp
- We're a truly global team of 3000+ people from 60+ countries, spread across 3 continents.
- We get together regularly for breakfasts, team events, office parties and sports.
- You'll receive an annual budget for attending conferences and external training.
- We offer a corporate pension scheme, 28 days' paid leave, subsidized Urban Sports Club membership and other great benefits.
- We offer visa and relocation support for you, your family and even your pets.
- You'll be based in the heart of Berlin, one of Europe's leading tech hubs and most vibrant cities.
About SumUp
We believe in the everyday hero.
Small business owners are at the heart of all we do, so we create powerful, easy-to-use financial solutions to help them run their businesses. With a founder's mentality and a 'team-first' attitude, our diverse teams across Europe, South America and the United States work together to ensure that the small business owners we partner with can be successful doing what they love.
SumUp is an Equal Employment Opportunity employer that proudly pursues and hires a diverse workforce. SumUp does not make hiring or employment decisions on the basis of race, colour, religion or religious belief, ethnic or national origin, nationality, sex, gender, gender identity, sexual orientation, disability, age or any other basis protected by applicable laws or prohibited by company policy. SumUp also strives for a healthy and safe workplace and strictly prohibits harassment of any kind.
SumUp will not accept unsolicited resumes from any source other than directly from a candidate.
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