Acclaro combines cultural and language expertise with AI technology to help brands grow their global presence, connect with customers, and mean something to them. As a trusted partner to some of the world's biggest brands and fastest-growing global companies, our mission is to harness the powerful combination of human expertise and cutting-edge technology. We focus on putting brands into the heads, hearts, and hands of people everywhere. Our AI-powered business management and language platform ensures a faster time to market with measurable results, while our global team of language, country, and technology experts crafts localization strategies that empower our customers to succeed in any market.
We are currently seeking an experienced
Language Lead specializing in
English to Chinese (Simplified) localization within the IT and Software domain. This leadership role is perfect for someone with a strong linguistic background and project management skills who is passionate about delivering high-quality localization solutions for software and IT products.
Position Overview
- Language Pair: English to Chinese (Simplified)
- Domain: IT/Software Localization
- Role: Language Lead
- Location Restrictions: Must be based outside of China
Responsibilities
- Lead and manage localization projects from English to Chinese (Simplified) focusing on IT/software content
- Coordinate with translators, editors, and testers to ensure linguistic quality and consistency
- Develop and maintain style guides, glossaries, and translation memories tailored to IT/software localization
- Ensure timely delivery of projects meeting quality standards and client expectations
- Collaborate with clients and internal teams to address challenges and improve localization processes
- Provide training, guidance, and support to linguists and team members involved in projects
- Monitor and report on project progress, quality metrics, and resource management
Requirements
- Bachelor's degree in Translation, Linguistics, or a related field
- Proven experience leading localization projects in the IT/software domain
- Native in Chinese (Simplified) and excellent command of English
- Must be located outside of China
- Strong knowledge of localization tools, CAT tools, and terminology management
- Excellent leadership, organizational, and communication skills
- Ability to manage multiple projects and teams effectively in a remote environment
- Passion for high-quality localization and attention to detail
