Localization Manager, Cork €45K

Localization Manager (Cork) €45K

Our client, a leading developer of software application for the automotive industry, has Adecco Ireland to assist in their search for an experienced Localization Manager.

Our clients localization department is an established innovation-driven and customer-focused group responsible for the global release of product content in international markets. They are now looking to source a Localization Manager for a position that will be based at their European Engineering Centre in Cork, Ireland

If you looking for a challenge and like the idea of being part of a rapidly and continually improving environment where personal development and growth are endemic in our culture this may well be the role for you.

If you are experienced in the localization of products in the categories of software, help, manuals, on-line and marcom deliverables then we are keen to hear from you.

The Role

Key tasks and responsibilities:
-Lead a Core Team of Localization Engineers and Automation Developers with day to day focus and visibility on all business deliverables.
-Coordinate Localization Projects according to Resources, Budget, Schedule, Quality and Market Acceptance needs.
-Support a culture of Innovation and ever improving Process Improvement (RCI), which meets Business Strategic needs.
-Work closely with the Director of Engineering in defining Budgets, Scenario and Resource Planning, Defining Tactical and Strategic Goals for the Localization Function.
-Attend and contribute at peer level and associate level Meetings, Presentations and General Communications as required.
-Communicate Project Metrics and Trends, ANDON status, Risk analysis on an ongoing basis.
-Benchmark Business Partner Performance and Process efficiencies and bottlenecks.
-Communicate and drive Team Strategic and Tactical Goals.
-Foster and support Team Skills Development.
-Liaise with Finance Department to ensure full tracking of financial paperwork.
-Demonstrate a hands-on Management style by carrying out pressure point activities and learning by doing.
-Participate in Localization issue identification, prioritization and resolution of localization issues.
-Attend and contribute at bug review meetings.
-Appreciation of / Interest in Automotive Technology.

Essential skills and Competencies required for the role
-Degree Educated in IT discipline(s).
-Language Construct / Mutli-lingual skills are essential.
-Technical appreciation of Industry Standard Localization Tools and Processes (CAT tools experience is an advantage).
-L10N Engineering background is an advantage in this hands-on role.
-Demonstrate a track record in delivering high quality deliverables in zero tolerant schedule environments.
-Windows XP, Windows 7, MS Office and MS Project experience – Apple MAC OS X / UNIX experience is an advantage.
-Excellent and timely Report Writing and Presentation Skills.
-Diligent and Flexible individual
-Desire to grow within the business
-A Team Player required to interact within Teams, with other departments, with external suppliers, with customers and stakeholders.

Interested candidates who feel they fit all of the criteria outlined above should forward a copy of their current CV to Andrew Rowley of Adecco Ireland via the link below or call Andrew on 353 21 427 3830.

*Adecco is an equal opportunities employer