Edtech.com's Summary

IXL Learning is hiring a Localization Project Manager to oversee the adaptation of math, ELA, and science content into various international English dialects. The role involves managing a team of contract localization editors and quality testers, coordinating with curriculum designers and software engineers, and ensuring the localized content maintains educational integrity for English-speaking students worldwide.

Highlights

Manage and grow a team of contract localization editors and quality testers.
Create and maintain project schedules and workflows for localization projects.
Communicate project goals and timelines to stakeholders effectively.
Collaborate with curriculum designers to localize content while preserving pedagogical standards.
Oversee all localization stages including editing, product integration, quality assurance, and release.
Work with content production and engineering teams to address technical localization challenges.
Maintain and enhance localization style guides and documentation.
Requires bachelor's or master's degree in a related field and at least two years of localization project management experience.
Familiarity with international English dialects and spreadsheet and project management software is essential.
Knowledge of K–12 international education, programming, and professional Spanish fluency are advantageous.

Localization Project Manager Full Description

IXL Learning, developer of personalized learning products used by millions of people globally, is seeking a project manager to coordinate the localization of math, ELA, and science content into international variants of English. As a localization project manager at IXL, you’ll coordinate with in-house curriculum designers and contracted linguists to localize various types of content for users in Canada, Australia, and the United Kingdom. Your strong organizational skills, proactive communication, and subject matter expertise will help make our content relevant to English-speaking students across the globe.

#LI-FA1

This is a full-time remote position for candidates in the United States. #LI-REMOTE

WHAT YOU'LL BE DOING

Manage and grow an existing team of contract localization editors and quality testers
Create and maintain project schedules and workflows
Communicate project goals and estimates to stakeholders
Work with curriculum designers to identify content for localization and to ensure localizations preserve pedagogical integrity
Oversee the end-to-end localization of IXL's content, including localization editing, product integration, QA, and release
Collaborate with our content production and software engineering teams to overcome technical obstacles in your projects
Maintain and improve our localization style guides and documentation

WHAT WE'RE LOOKING FOR

Bachelor’s or master’s degree in a related field
Excellent organizational skills, ability to prioritize, and attention to detail
Minimum of two years of experience in localization project management or related work
Familiarity with international English dialects and differences in English-speaking cultures
Can-do attitude with an openness to others' ideas
Experience using spreadsheet and project management software
Familiarity with K–12 education, especially international education, is a plus
Knowledge of computer programming, mobile, and web technologies is a plus
Professional fluency in Spanish is a plus

ABOUT IXL LEARNING

IXL Learning is the country's largest EdTech company. We reach millions of learners through our diverse range of products. For example:

1 in 4 students in the United States uses IXL.com
Rosetta Stone provides an immersive learning experience for 25 languages
Wyzant is the nation's largest community of tutors, covering 300+ subjects
Teachers Pay Teachers (TPT) is a comprehensive marketplace for millions of educator-created resources

Our mission is to create innovative products that will make a real, positive difference for learners and educators and we're looking for passionate, mission-minded people to join us in achieving this goal. We have a unique culture at IXL that fosters collaboration and the open exchange of ideas. We value our team and treat one another with kindness and respect. We approach our work with passion, tenacity, and authenticity. We find it immensely satisfying to develop products that impact the lives of millions and we are eager to have you join our team.

At IXL, we value diversity in age, race, ethnicity, gender, sexual orientation, physical and mental ability, political and religious beliefs, and life experience, and we are proud to promote a work environment where everyone, from any background, can do their best work. IXL Learning is an Equal Opportunity Employer.

Original Job Description

This is a full-time remote position for candidates in the United States. #LI-REMOTE

WHAT YOU'LL BE DOING

Manage and grow an existing team of contract localization editors and quality testers
Create and maintain project schedules and workflows
Communicate project goals and estimates to stakeholders
Work with curriculum designers to identify content for localization and to ensure localizations preserve pedagogical integrity
Oversee the end-to-end localization of IXL's content, including localization editing, product integration, QA, and release
Collaborate with our content production and software engineering teams to overcome technical obstacles in your projects
Maintain and improve our localization style guides and documentation

WHAT WE'RE LOOKING FOR

Bachelor’s or master’s degree in a related field
Excellent organizational skills, ability to prioritize, and attention to detail
Minimum of two years of experience in localization project management or related work
Familiarity with international English dialects and differences in English-speaking cultures
Can-do attitude with an openness to others' ideas
Experience using spreadsheet and project management software
Familiarity with K–12 education, especially international education, is a plus
Knowledge of computer programming, mobile, and web technologies is a plus
Professional fluency in Spanish is a plus

ABOUT IXL LEARNING

IXL Learning is the country's largest EdTech company. We reach millions of learners through our diverse range of products. For example:

1 in 4 students in the United States uses IXL.com
Rosetta Stone provides an immersive learning experience for 25 languages
Wyzant is the nation's largest community of tutors, covering 300+ subjects
Teachers Pay Teachers (TPT) is a comprehensive marketplace for millions of educator-created resources

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