About this role
This position will develop workflows and tools and utilize best practices to ensure that all material in foreign languages including but not limited to course content, student communications, marketing materials, and institutional resources are presented with precision, cultural sensitivity, and is consistent with the revealed principles of the gospel.
The Translation & Localization Manager will be responsible for supporting the Multi-Language Program in extending BYU-Pathway Worldwide educational program to individuals in their native languages.
Minimum Requirements
- Bachelor’s degree in Translation, Linguistics, Communications, or related field.
- 5+ years of professional experience in academics with translation & localization management, or related management roles.
- Fluency in English and at least two additional languages ( Portuguese, Spanish, or French ).
- Experience using TMS/CAT tools and managing translation memories, term bases, and glossaries.
- Experience in translating and localizing academic material of higher education and/or supporting the translation initiative by auditing translated content, revising previously approved translations.
Highly Regarded Qualifications
- Higher education in Translation, Linguistics, or Localization Management (Master’s degree minimum).
- Familiarity with machine translation + post-editing workflows.
- Able and willing to travel sporadically. Both domestically and internationally.
- Proven record in process design, documentation, and quality metrics.
- Must lead with kindness and in a collaborative manner, in cross-functional, multicultural contexts.
- Understands and relates to The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints tone of communication.