Translation Project Manager

Summary Description

We are seeking an experienced Project Manager Translation to oversee and coordinate all translation-related projects across our curriculum portfolio.

This role will act as the central point of contact between:

Translation team members

Curriculum development teams

Production and design teams

External translation and typesetting vendors (where applicable)

UK & US & India PMO stakeholders

The successful candidate will ensure projects are delivered on time, within scope, and to quality standards, while building scalable processes to accelerate swift, efficient and cost- effective delivery.

Essential Job Functions

Manage end-to-end translation and localisation projects across digital, print, and hybrid products

Develop and maintain detailed project plans, timelines, and resource forecasts

Coordinate workflows between translators, editors, designers, and product and print manufacturing teams

Monitor project scope, budgets, dependencies and risks

Work with the in-house translation and editorial teams to implement and improve translation processes and best practices.

Work with the in-house translators to ensure product translation style guides, translation memory and other key project documentation are maintained consistently.

Track KPIs and provide status reporting to UK/US leadership

Manage vendor relationships where applicable

Generate, disseminate, and maintain all required project documentation, ensuring that all documents are stored with revision control and accessible by the selected audience.

Qualifications and Experience

5+ years of project management experience

Degree in Project Management, Languages, Publishing, or related field (preferred)

Technical Skills

Excellent stakeholder management skills across international teams

Strong organisational and risk management capabilities

Experience working with UK and/or US teams preferred

Experience managing multilingual content projects

Strong understanding of translation workflows and tools (e.g., CAT tools, TMS platforms)

PMP, PRINCE2, or Agile certification

Experience with curriculum or education products

Spanish language skills a plus

Competencies

Highly organised and detail-oriented

Strong communicator across cultures and time zones

Proactive problem solver

Comfortable working in a fast-paced, evolving environment

Collaborative and team-focused

Work Location India Bangalore Hybrid

Shift Timing- 1p.m. to 10 p.m.

LearningMate is an equal opportunity employer. We commit to celebrate diversity, equity and inclusion in the workplace.