POSTED Jan 18

Localization Project Executive at Trendyol Group

  • Project Management
  • Fulltime
  • Anywhere (100% Remote) Only
Job Description

Join us and be a part of this exciting opportunity! Our purpose is to create the greatest positive impact in our country and ecosystem by enabling commerce, empowered by technology. We are a Tech company - Technology is the driver, e-commerce is the outcome. We were established in 2010 to provide a seamless e-commerce experience to our customers and SMEs. In ten years, we became the largest e-commerce company in Turkey, as well as one of the leading global platforms. Trendyol is the 1st Turkish company to achieve decacorn status and the most valuable private internet company in the EMEA region. We will continue to grow with Trendyol Tech; one of the leading R&D centers, our last-mile delivery solution (Trendyol Express), instant grocery and food delivery through its own courier network (Trendyol Go), digital wallet, consumer-to-consumer channel (Dolap) and many other services. We are scaling fast and profitably, expanding into international markets. Our culture is at the core of everything we do. Focused on results, keeping our customers first, we always work for better and always test, iterate and improve. We learn from our mistakes: direct and open feedback is at the core of our culture. If you want to learn, grow and deliver; are results-oriented, love teamwork, appreciate open communication, learning, iteration, and making decisions with data... Come, join our tribe! Trendyol International offers an exciting start-up environment in high-growth mode, with significant opportunity to drive strategic changes and deliver results. We aim to develop a world-class e-commerce platform through a multi-year effort and we are seeking entrepreneurial candidates that will be dedicated to the quality of Trendyol’s website to allow customers to discover new brands and products they love. Our mission is to build a world-class Localization program that removes language barriers, helping our customers find products in their language of preference and allowing our suppliers to reach a global audience at scale. As a Localization Project Executive, you will be responsible for managing projects and translation processes, prioritize, track progress and ensure successful deliveries. You will work with engineers, product managers, marketing stakeholders and customer support to ensure smooth releases and a native user experience. You will track and regularly report on results and opportunities for improvement as well as ensure that Trendyol platforms and key assets are translated to the highest level of quality and relevance to local users. The ideal candidate is a self-starter with experience in localization project management in fast-paced environments, a high degree of ownership and integrity, excellent verbal and written communication skills, and a great team player.

YOUR PROFILE

  • +6 years experience in localization and internationalization in high-growth industries, preferably eCommerce.
  • +2 years experience in localization project management.
  • Very high level of English. Fluency in German or another European language is a plus.
  • Experience using data and metrics to measure impact and define improvements.
  • Excellent collaboration skills that enable you to earn trust at all levels.
  • Extreme attention to detail and willingness to roll up your sleeves.
  • Ability to effectively work with remote teams across continents and deliver results.
  • Highly polished communication skills - speaking, writing, presenting and negotiating.
  • You have worked in a start-up or high-growth environment where you have defined best practice for your function.
  • Excellent prioritization skills and ability to manage multiple projects simultaneously in a fast-paced environment
  • Comfort with ambiguity and constant change
  • Ability to work effectively across time zones and cultures
  • Solid experience with translation memories, translation management systems (TMS), and MT (Machine Translation) technologies.
  • High versatility, willingness to learn and a growth mindset.
  • Experience with global SEO projects is a plus.

YOUR CHALLENGE

  • Manage people involved in the translation process (translators, proofreaders, agencies, etc.), track their progress and ensure timely and high quality deliveries.
  • Manage projects and deliveries with engineers, product managers, marketing stakeholders and customer support to ensure smooth releases.
  • Create and iterate on agile and lean translation workflows, implementing automation and eliminating waste wherever possible.
  • Coordinate and plan processes for new translation pipelines.
  • Proactively communicate your plans and accomplishments in both verbal and written narratives to ensure alignment with senior leadership and technical partners.
  • Manage up, down and sideways and educate stakeholders about their roles and inputs in the process, as well as the value created through localization.
  • Manage expectations in an agile environment, adjust quickly and communicate changes in a timely manner.
  • Regularly report on localization process health, costs and opportunities for improvement.
  • Have a complete understanding of the customer needs, both existing and potential, and use that knowledge to advocate for site features that provide Trendyol customers with an unparalleled shopping experience. Coordinate cross-functional teams and communicate with internal and external parties while meeting tight deadlines.

WHAT’S IN IT FOR YOU?

  • The opportunity to take responsibility from day one, improve your skills and learn continuously
  • Open communication, teamwork and strong company culture
  • A strong focus on talent, not titles.
  • A chance to shape the future of e-commerce and experience agility at its best.
  • Being part of our cross-functional, diverse and dynamic team. 

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