Vanessa Elliott-Spalding
Sr. Localization Program Manager at The Predictive Index / Conference Interpreter
- Role
- Sr Localization Program Manager at The Predictive Index
- Location
- Arlington, MA, US
- LinkedIn followers
- 500 followers
About Vanessa Elliott-Spalding
Strategic and results-driven Senior Localization Program Manager with over 20+ years of…
Experience
Sr Localization Program Manager
Apr 2019 — Present · Boston, MA, US
Program Management- Advance and maintain localized software, training materials, marketing content, Science, and legal assets- Identify stakeholders, budget, scope, and schedule for translation projects- Manage day-to-day localization projects with vendors- Track product availability by language- Evaluate and recommend language offerings based on business impact- Serve as the first contact for localization issues- Train reviewers on localization tools.Vendor Management- Select and manage third-party localization vendors- Negotiate contracts and monitor vendor performance- Drive continuous improvement in vendor processes.Process Improvement- Collaborate with Engineering and Product teams on translation roadmaps- Optimize and automate localization workflows- Implement best practices for efficiency and quality- Select and deploy the best localization tools- Influence content generation for optimal localization practices.Quality Assurance- Establish quality assurance processes for accurate translations- Maintain consistency with linguistic resources- Resolve localization bugs and errors- Build and maintain glossaries and translation memories- Train translators and address queries.Communication & Collaboration- Educate stakeholders on localization best practices- Collaborate with cross-functional teams for seamless integration- Maintain strong communication channels- Ensure international clients\' requirements are met.Globalization- Advise on localization best practices for global market designs- Stay current with industry trends and standards.
Education
ISIT
Master's degree
1997 — 1999
New York University
Certification
2009 — 2009
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