Language Lead • Lead

Who you are

You have a strong linguistic background with expertise in the Malagasy language — your experience in translation and localization allows you to provide expert-level support for language projects. You understand the importance of cultural appropriateness and contextual relevance in all deliverables, ensuring that the language services you provide meet the highest standards.

As a Language Lead, you possess excellent leadership skills — you are adept at managing projects from initiation to completion, ensuring that deadlines and quality benchmarks are consistently met. Your ability to collaborate with project managers, clients, and other linguists is key to achieving project goals.

You are committed to quality assurance — reviewing and editing translations is second nature to you, and you implement quality control processes to resolve linguistic issues effectively. Your attention to detail ensures that terminology consistency and style adherence are maintained throughout all projects.

Mentorship is a vital part of your role — you provide guidance and support to linguists and junior team members, facilitating training and development opportunities to enhance their skills and expertise. You take pride in fostering a collaborative and supportive team environment.

You are proactive in developing and maintaining Malagasy language glossaries, style guides, and linguistic resources — your organizational skills help ensure adherence to client-specific requirements and enhance the overall quality of language services.

Desirable

Experience working in the localization or translation industry for global clients is preferred. Knowledge of Madagascar’s cultural and regional linguistic nuances will set you apart. Certification in translation or localization tools is an advantage, showcasing your commitment to professional development.

What you'll do

In this role, you will lead Malagasy language projects, overseeing all linguistic tasks and ensuring that quality and efficiency are prioritized. You will collaborate closely with project managers and clients to align project goals with client expectations, ensuring that all deliverables are culturally and contextually appropriate.

Your responsibilities will include providing expert-level translation and localization support, ensuring that all translations meet client requirements and quality standards. You will implement quality control processes and resolve any linguistic issues that arise during the project lifecycle.

As a mentor, you will guide and support your team, facilitating training sessions to enhance their skills and expertise. You will develop and maintain glossaries and style guides, ensuring that all team members adhere to client-specific terminology and style preferences.

You will also be responsible for managing project timelines and deliverables, ensuring that all projects are completed on time and to the highest quality standards. Your leadership will be crucial in fostering a collaborative team environment where all members feel supported and empowered to contribute their best work.

What we offer

Welocalize offers a dynamic work environment where you can leverage your linguistic expertise and leadership skills. You will have the opportunity to work on diverse projects that challenge your abilities and allow you to make a significant impact in the localization industry. We encourage you to apply even if your experience doesn't match every requirement, as we value diverse backgrounds and perspectives in our team.