LOCALIZATION SPECIALIST II (THEY/SHE/HE)

If you’re here, it’s because you’re looking for an exciting ride.  A ride that will fuel up your ambitions to take on a new challenge and stretch yourself beyond your comfort zone.  We’ll deliver a non-vanilla culture built on talent, where we work to amplify the impact on millions of people, paving the way forward together.  Not your usual app.
We are the fastest-growing multi-category app connecting millions of users with businesses, and couriers, offering on-demand services from more than local restaurants, grocers and supermarkets, and high street retail stores.
We operate in more than cities across 23 countries.  Together we revolutionise the way people connect with their everyday needs, from delivering essentials to connecting our ecosystem of users through innovative solutions powered by technology.
For us, every day is filled with purpose.
What makes our ride unique?  Our culture and strong values.  Our career development philosophy.  Our commitment to being a force for good.  We have a vision.
To give everyone easy access to anything in their cities.
And this is where your ride starts.
YOUR MISSION At Glovo, our Localization team is an integral part of the Product organization.
As a transversal team, we oversee all translation and localization needs, ensuring our products resonate seamlessly with global audiences.
Our mission is to provide a user experience for non-English speakers that matches the excellence we deliver to English-speaking audiences.
If you’re passionate about globalization and thrive in a dynamic environment, this is your opportunity to contribute to Glovo’s growth across diverse markets.
THE JOURNEY As a Localization Project Manager, you will coordinate localization efforts across multiple products and services, acting as the key liaison between third-party service providers, internal product and engineering teams, and various international business units.
Your responsibilities will include.
Planning, monitoring, and executing all aspects of the localization project lifecycle.
Managing ongoing localization tasks and handling bugs and queries from internal stakeholders, such as Product, Marketing, Legal, and Customer Support.
Communicating with external translation providers to ensure timely delivery and quality standards.
Supporting complex localization projects alongside the Localization Manager.
Defining, updating, and automating localization processes to improve team efficiency.
Driving high-quality localization standards and user experience across all markets.
Acting as a reference for globalization, internationalization, and localization best practices.
WHAT YOU WILL BRING TO THE RIDE Experience.
3+ years in localization project management, preferably in technology companies.
Experience in localization/internationalization roles is a plus.
Experience working with TMS platforms such as Lokalise, Phrase, or similar tools.
Experience working with external vendors or freelance linguists.  Knowledge of localization, internationalization standards, and QA best practices.
Skills.
Strong organizational skills and ability to manage multiple projects simultaneously.
Proven ability to drive results within cross-functional teams.
Outstanding analytical and problem-solving capabilities.
Great communication skills to educate stakeholders in localization topics.  Professionalism in cross-cultural environments and aptitude for building solid professional relationships.
Additional Qualifications and Knowledge.
Educational background in linguistics, translation, or related fields.
Understanding of software localization challenges and linguistic nuances.
Up to date with translation industry developments in AI and machine translation.  Proficiency in one or more languages in addition to English (nice to have).
Individuals representing diverse profiles, and abilities, encompassing various genders, ethnicities, and backgrounds, are less likely to apply for this role if they do not possess solid experience in 100% of these areas.
Even if it seems you don't meet our musts don't let it stop you, we are all about finding the best talent out there! Skills can be learned, and embracing diversity is invaluable.
We believe driven talent deserves.
An enticing equity plan that lets you own a piece of the action.
Top-notch private health insurance to keep you at your peak.
Monthly Glovo credit to satisfy your cravings! Cobee discounts on transportation, food, and even kindergarten expenses.
Discounted gym memberships to keep you energized.
️ Extra time off, the freedom to work from home two days a week, and the opportunity to work from anywhere for up to three weeks a year! Enhanced parental leave, and office-based nursery.
Online therapy and wellbeing benefits to ensure your mental well-being.
Here at Glovo, we thrive on diversity, we believe it enhances our teams, products, and culture.
We know that the best ideas come from a mashup of brilliant diverse minds.
This is why we are committed to providing equal opportunities to talent from all backgrounds - all genders, racial/diverse backgrounds, abilities, ages, sexual orientations and all other unique characteristics that make you YOU.
We will encourage you to bring your authentic self to work, fostering an inclusive environment where everyone feels heard.  Feel free to note your pronouns in your application (e.
., she/her/hers, he/him/his, they/them/theirs, etc).
So, ready to take the wheel and make this the ride of your life?  Delve into our culture by taking a peek at our Instagram and check out our Linkedin and website!