TechSmith · 18 hours ago
Software - Localization Coordinator
East Lansing, Michigan
Full-time
Onsite
Entry, Mid Level
2+ years expTechSmith is a collaborative and innovative company seeking a Localization Coordinator to lead their localization efforts. In this role, you'll design workflows, manage vendor networks, and ensure products meet the language needs of users while fostering internal partnerships for global growth.
Software
Responsibilities
Process Ownership
Design and implement scalable, cost-efficient localization processes that align with the localization model of maturity and TechSmith’s business goals
Partner with teams across the organization to provide expert guidance on localizing products, marketing, and new customer-facing systems
Train internal teams in localization best practices to reduce churn and ensure localization efficiency
Company-wide Coordination
Coordinate across teams to manage priorities, due dates, and vendor capacity
Act as a central hub for all departments to ensure assets are 'localization-ready' and deadlines are met
Keep stakeholders informed regarding project status, potential impediments, and risk mitigation strategies
Vendor Relations
Oversee day-to-day vendor relationships, acting as the primary point of contact to ensure project alignment and quality standards
Proactively negotiate contracts and pricing models to ensure competitive rates and budget efficiency
Localization Budget
Manage all localization invoicing, budgeting, and vendor payments
Provide teams with quarterly budget summaries and project-specific spend analysis
Generate cost projections for new projects to ensure informed decision-making across the company
Qualification
Required
A bachelor's degree in communication, business, project management, or a related field OR
2-3 years of experience in localization, project management, or a related area
6 months of localization management or multi-language project management
Ability to work effectively with multiple stakeholders and vendors
Strong organizational and planning skills to manage multiple projects simultaneously
Ability to manage all aspects of a project, including planning, work estimates, stakeholder communication, timelines, execution, etc
High attention to detail to ensure the accuracy, quality, and always on-time aspect of localized content
Ability to design once-and-done localization processes that efficiently meet the needs of individual teams and departments
Able to effectively manage and adhere to localization budgets
Ability to effectively communicate and collaborate with Engineering, Marketing, Customer Education, Sales, HR, and others as necessary
Preferred
Proficient in one or more foreign languages
Proficient in agile project management
Experience supporting software development in an agile environment
Experience with WordPress
Benefits
Health Insurance - Significant employer contributions toward premiums
Health Savings Plan
Dental Insurance – Employer paid premium
Vision Insurance – Employer contributions toward premiums
Retirement – 401(k) – Employer Match
TechSmith is excited to offer company equity via an Employee Stock Ownership Plan (ESOP) as part of our comprehensive benefits package for full time employees
Tuition Assistance
Student Loan Repayment Assistance
Paid Parental Leave
Employee Assistance Program
Disability Insurance – Employer paid premium
Life Insurance – Employer paid premium
Generous PTO, Sick Time, Holiday Time, Volunteer Time
Company sponsored events, gifts, food, etc.
Company
TechSmith
TechSmith is a software company developing screen casting tools, including screen capture, recording and editing software.
201-500 employees
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Funding
Current Stage
Growth StageLeadership Team
Dewey Hou
Vice President, SaaS
Sherri Powers
Vice President of Marketing
Recent News
TechSmith Corporation
2025-09-29
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