Junior Localization Project Manager

Job Description𝗧𝗵𝗲 𝗶𝗻𝗳𝗼 𝘆𝗼𝘂'𝗿𝗲 𝗿𝗲𝗮𝗹𝗹𝘆 𝗹𝗼𝗼𝗸𝗶𝗻𝗴 𝗳𝗼𝗿 Internship to get a Master's degree related to the translation industry >6 month experience in Localization Paris Office + remote work (2 optional remote working days per week) Lucca is getting global For this job, the required level in English is C1 (reading, writing, listening, speaking)𝗗𝗶𝘀𝗰𝗼𝘃𝗲𝗿 𝘄𝗵𝗮𝘁 𝘄𝗲 𝗱𝗼 𝗮𝘁 𝗟𝘂𝗰𝗰𝗮Lucca develops SaaS solutions to increase employee efficiency and engagement.We address key administrative and HR management areas: time and activities, annual reviews, employee pulse surveys, expense reports, and more.Over one million users across all types of companies—from the chic hotel chain Accor to the surf brand Rip Curl—now use our solutions. We're particularly popular with fast-growing companies expanding internationally, like Novo Nordisk, Nexthink, and Michel&Augustin. While we work in the serious field of management tools, we believe software doesn't have to be gray, ugly, or boring. That's why we prioritize interface design and user experience.In 2022, Lucca celebrated its 20th anniversary and began its internationalization journey by opening its first two subsidiaries outside France, in 𝗕𝗮𝗿𝗰𝗲𝗹𝗼𝗻𝗮 and 𝗚𝗲𝗻𝗲𝘃𝗮. This continued in 2024 with the opening of our 𝗠𝘂𝗻𝗶𝗰𝗵 office2022 was also when we began professionalizing our localization approach (first hire, TMS implementation, etc.). Since then, we've continued to grow the team to strengthen our internationalization efforts.Our software interfaces are currently available in more than 𝟳 𝗹𝗮𝗻𝗴𝘂𝗮𝗴𝗲𝘀 (French, English, Spanish, German, Italian, Dutch, and Portuguese), and our Sales and Customer Success teams support clients in 4 of them.As more clients operate across multiple countries, we want to deliver the best user experience. This means improving the 𝗮𝘃𝗮𝗶𝗹𝗮𝗯𝗶𝗹𝗶𝘁𝘆 and 𝗾𝘂𝗮𝗹𝗶𝘁𝘆 of translations for both software and documentation.𝗪𝗵𝗮𝘁 𝗮𝗯𝗼𝘂𝘁 𝘆𝗼𝘂𝗿 𝘁𝗲𝗮𝗺?To progressively improve language availability and quality, we are seeking an Intern to join our Localization team within International Cooperation.You will work closely with Clara, Emilie, Ludivine, Natalia, Bryan, and Frédéric -team members who joined Lucca to help us better serve new markets by localizing our products and services and improving the user experience.𝗪𝗵𝗮𝘁 𝘄𝗶𝗹𝗹 𝘆𝗼𝘂 𝗯𝗲 𝗱𝗼𝗶𝗻𝗴?Investigating and resolving feedback on product interface localization (2/3 of your time)=> Help gradually improve the localization of our product interfaces across all languages*Analyze weekly feedback on various languages, identify root causes, and determine the necessary actions (TMS adjustments, glossary updates, terminology research, etc.)Implement feedback-based changes in our localization platform (Lokalise)Organize reviews with our Language Service Providers when neededCoordinate with product teams when technical investigations or actions are requiredMonitor progress and track statusesHelp maintain tools (glossary, TM, TMS, etc.) and ensure terminology consistencySupporting the production workflow (1/3 of your time)=> Review, prioritize, and coordinate translation requests from internal teamsCoordinate requests among localization vendors, subject-matter experts, and internal stakeholdersPrepare and send clear instructions to vendors and answer questions to ensure smooth project deliveryConduct quality assurance before delivery and provide feedback to vendorsMonitor progress and track statusesHelp maintain tools (glossary, TM, TMS, etc.) and ensure terminology consistencyRequirementsYou're the right fit if you:Currently in the second year of a Master's program in the translation industry or a related field.Linguistic skills: Fluent in English and French, proficiency in German or another language would be appreciated.A first experience in a localization related area.A go-getter, self-starter attitude and a passion for problem-solving and learning.Attention to detail: result and quality oriented.Organization: ability to handle multiple tasks and projects concurrently within set deadlines in a fast-paced environment.Autonomy: ability to work independently and proactively, take the initiative to solve problems and propose process improvements.Adaptable team-player, able to work well in a cross-functional environment.Communication: ability to effectively communicate with team members and other departments.Cultural Sensitivity: understanding of the cultural nuances of the languages you will work with.Localization Industry tools: a good knowledge of at least one TMS would be appreciated.Tech savviness: An interest in coding such as Python, Regex etc. is a plus + Good knowledge of localization files standards (xliff)𝗔𝗻𝗱 𝗻𝗼𝘄, 𝗼𝘂𝗿 𝗿𝗲𝗰𝗿𝘂𝗶𝘁𝗺𝗲𝗻𝘁 𝗽𝗿𝗼𝗰𝗲𝘀𝘀Step 1: Phone interview with our Talent Acquisition team (30 minutes)Step 2: Interview with your potential managerStep 3: Case study followed by a debrief with your potential future team𝗢𝗻𝗲 𝗺𝗼𝗿𝗲 𝘁𝗵𝗶𝗻𝗴 𝘆𝗼𝘂'𝗿𝗲 𝗱𝘆𝗶𝗻𝗴 𝘁𝗼 𝗸𝗻𝗼𝘄: 𝘁𝗵𝗲 𝗯𝗲𝗻𝗲𝗳𝗶𝘁𝘀 Passionate Luccasians who take things seriously, without taking themselves too seriously A stimulating environment in a French Tech scale-up undergoing international expansion 75% reimbursement of the monthly transport subscription or a soft mobility bonus A Lucca meal voucher card A Gymlib subscription