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Sr. Localization Operations Specialist

Smartling9 open roles

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$60,000 – $70,000 a year
Where
United States
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This job: posted 36 days ago

Smartling median: 48 days open

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Overview

Smartling is an AI-native translation platform that's redefining how the world's biggest brands go global - ranked #3 on Fast Company's Most Innovative Companies list. We're growing rapidly at scale and are backed by Battery Ventures, a global technology-focused investment firm. While most companies are still figuring out how to use AI, we've spent years building it into the core of our platform - and we're just getting started.

As a Senior Localization Operations Specialist on Smartling's Managed Services team, you'll own complex, larger-scale customer accounts and serve as an operational advisor to both clients and junior team members. This role blends hands-on execution with strategic thinking - you'll optimize workflows, lead escalation resolution, and help clients mature their localization programs, all while mentoring the next generation of Loc Ops Specialists. We are looking for a hire based on the US East Coast at this time.

You Will

  • Own complex or high-volume customer accounts end-to-end - from process design through delivery and retrospective.
  • Design and optimize localization processes to improve efficiency, scalability, and quality across diverse client accounts and operational environments.
  • Lead escalation resolution with minimal oversight, driving issues to closure while maintaining clear, proactive communication with clients throughout the resolution process.
  • Partner with customers and cross-functional teams to improve localization processes and support the scaling of their programs effectively.
  • Proactively identify operational risks - including volume spikes and tooling gaps - and mitigate them before they impact delivery or quality.
  • Mentor junior Localization Coordinators and Operations Specialists on process design, platform usage, and execution best practices.

You Have

  • 3-5 years of experience in localization project management or operations, including ownership of complex accounts.
  • Deep hands-on experience with Smartling or comparable enterprise translation management systems (TMS).
  • Demonstrated ability to design, optimize, and govern localization processes at scale across complex, multi-account environments.
  • Strong track record of managing escalations and navigating challenging customer conversations, providing advisory support, education, and guidance to drive successful resolution.
  • Experience mentoring or coaching junior Localization Coordinators and Operations Specialists, with the ability to clearly explain complex concepts and provide effective training in a localization or operations context.
  • Excellent written and verbal communication skills, with experience engaging senior client stakeholders.
  • Solid understanding of localization industry trends, AI-enabled tooling, translation memory (TM) strategy, and localization frameworks.

Preferred but not required

  • Working knowledge of file engineering fundamentals, scripting languages, and localization engineering concepts, including file formats, encoding standards, and placeholder/tag management.
  • Experience supporting global, enterprise-tier clients with complex, multi-stream localization programs.
  • Fluency or working proficiency in a second language

You Are

  • Strategic. You think beyond immediate deliverables, considering how today’s decisions impact the client’s localization program at scale.
  • Resilient. Escalations and ambiguity don’t destabilize your approach; you stay grounded and focus on driving resolution.
  • Influential. You build trust across internal and external stakeholders through expertise, consistency, and dependable follow-through.
  • Analytical. You leverage available data, tools, and AI insights to identify trends and inform clear, actionable recommendations.
  • Mentorship-Minded. You actively invest time in developing less experienced team members, helping them build skills and grow their capabilities.

You Will Enjoy

  • Freedom 🏡- we are remote-first
  • Growth - an opportunity to learn and advance your career
  • Wealth 💰 - we offer a competitive salary and 401(k) + company match
  • Wellness - health insurance; free medical plan for you and your family
  • Balance - flexible PTO + 11 holidays; generous parental leave
  • Culture 🤝- an energetic, value-driven, and fun culture and team spirit
  • Bonus - employee referral program and Apple equipment

Smartling is proud to be an equal-opportunity employer. We are committed to building an inclusive global team that represents a variety of backgrounds, perspectives, beliefs, skills, and experiences.

We use E-Verify platform for work authorization verification.

*To work from home, you must have a strong internet connection, a quiet space, and a professional (distraction- and clutter-free) background.

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