Established in 2004, OLIVER is the world’s first and only specialist in designing, building, and running bespoke in-house agencies and marketing ecosystems for brands. We partner with over 300 clients in 40+ countries and counting. Our unique model drives creativity and efficiency, allowing us to deliver tailored solutions that resonate deeply with audiences. 

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Role: Localization Project Manager 

Location: Amsterdam, Netherlands (Office presence expected at minimum 3 days per week)

OLIVER is a global marketing agency. Our skilled creative talents are dedicated to high-profile clients and are based in their offices. We are recruiting a full-time Localization Project Manager to work at the our client office in Amsterdam. OLIVER is a global marketing agency. Our skilled creative talents are dedicated to high-profile clients and are based in their offices. OLIVER have partnered with the client to deliver the highest quality localisations for all consumer facing content. With an unmatched history and tradition of creating iconic products, consumer connections and experiences, the client has been defining sport culture since the beginning.  And they’re not done. Come be a part of shaping the future together. OLIVER is recruiting a full-time Localization Project Manager to work at the client's office in Amsterdam.

Translation/Localization Project Management  

With over 70 on-site copywriters/translators (across 30 markets) translating and transcreating marketing materials, your key tasks will be: 

• Keeping regular contact with designated team members (transcreators/translators) and supporting them on a day-to-day basis with regard to briefings and projects.
• Managing your responsible categories and markets proactively from end to end – briefing, tracking and delivering – in a timely and professional manner.  
• Making sure the quality, timing and budget of the projects is constantly achieved to the highest standard, whilst the creativity and the brand tone-of-voice stay protected.
• Creating and embedding best practice within the localization project management team.
• Reporting to the Senior Localization Project Manager for all day-to-day project work.  
• Working closely with Global category stakeholders and escalating any red flags to Senior LPM or Brand Operations Lead
• Ensuring the client constantly has the expected level of service on a day-to-day basis. Flag to the Senior LPM or Brand Operations Lead as soon as any issues or concerns arise.  
• Ensuring communication is clear and efficient.  
• Being constructive and problem-solving oriented.  
• Getting to know inside-out the brand’s tone-of voice, identity, categories and products. 

• Passion for languages and cultures.
• Team spirit; ambition to learn, support and be part of a talented, truly international localisation team.
• A can-do and problem-solving oriented attitude.
• Proficiency in English is essential.
• Excellent ability to manage and develop stakeholder relationships.
• Strong and clear communication skills and a proactive and constructive approach.
• Flexibility and capacity to manage multiple streams of work at once, prioritising what’s needed and producing consistently high-level work, even with very tight deadlines.
• Exemplary organisation skills and strong attention to detail.
• Excellent computer skills.
• Experience in translation and localization project management; at least 3 years+ experience in a similar, language PM focused role.
• Knowledge of multiple languages and international mind-set are definitely a plus. 
• Please be aware that this is a 12-month contract with the possibility of extension.

Req ID: 13456

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Be Ambitious to succeed   

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Be Inspirational to do groundbreaking work   

Be always learning and listening to understand   

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OLIVER, a part of the Brandtech Group, is an equal opportunity employer committed to creating an inclusive working environment where all employees are encouraged to reach their full potential, and individual differences are valued and respected. All applicants shall be considered for employment without regard to race, ethnicity, religion, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity, age, neurodivergence, disability status, or any other characteristic protected by local laws.   

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