Localisation Specialist (Japanese Language)
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- English
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At Anaplan, we are a team of innovators focused on optimizing business decision-making through our leading AI-infused scenario planning and analysis platform so our customers can outpace their competition and the market.
What unites Anaplanners across teams and geographies is our collective commitment to our customers’ success and to our Winning Culture.
Our customers rank among the who’s who in the Fortune 50. Coca-Cola, LinkedIn, Adobe, LVMH and Bayer are just a few of the 2,400+ global companies who rely on our best-in-class platform.
Our Winning Culture is the engine that drives our teams of innovators. We champion diversity of thought and ideas, we behave like leaders regardless of title, we are committed to achieving ambitious goals, and we love celebrating our wins – big and small.
Supported by operating principles of being strategy-led, values-based and disciplined in execution, you’ll be inspired, connected, developed and rewarded here. Everything that makes you unique is welcome; join us and let’s build what’s next - together!
Anaplan Localization Program Manager
Japanese customers prefer to have documentation in their native language. We are looking to hire a Localization Program Manager to work alongside a Senior Localization Program Manager based in Tokyo. They will help to managing the localization for product strings, technical documentation (Anapedia), Academy (training), and Product Marketing material. The demand for localization is continuing to grow as the number of applications increase.
Responsibilities
The Localization Program Manager will:
- Manage the localization of materials such as presentations, PDFs, videos, required by Customer Success, Finance, Business Partners, Solution Consulting, and other areas.
- Liaise with Lionbridge for some localization tasks.
- Localize some materials themselves depending on the size and type of the task.
- Manage the localization of materials for special events in Japan, such as the Anaplan Connect Tokyo event.
- Work with Finance to ensure there is budget to cover costs of external localization.
Required skills
- Native or near-native proficiency in both Japanese and English. This includes exceptional written and verbal communication skills in both languages.
- A deep understanding of cultural nuances and the ability to navigate different cultural context.
- The ability to accurately translate and interpret various types of content, from marketing materials to technical documents.
- A strong background in project management, with a proven track record of successfully delivering projects.
- Be flexible and independent, and eager to lean new tools/systems and methods.
Desired skills
- Some experience with translation management system such as Phrase or Trados.
Our Commitment to Diversity, Equity, Inclusion and Belonging (DEIB)
We believe attracting and retaining the best talent and fostering an inclusive culture strengthens our business. DEIB improves our workforce, enhances trust with our partners and customers, and drives business success. Build your career in a place where diversity, equity, inclusion and belonging aren’t just words on paper – this is what drives our innovation, it’s how we connect, and it contributes to what makes us a market leader. We believe in a hiring and working environment where all people are respected and valued, regardless of gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, religion, ethnicity, age, neurodiversity, disability status, citizenship, or any other aspect which makes people unique. We hire you for who you are, and we want you to bring your authentic self to work every day!
We will ensure that individuals with disabilities are provided reasonable accommodation to participate in the job application or interview process, perform essential job functions, and receive equitable benefits and all privileges of employment. Please contact us to request accommodation.
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