Senior Localization Specialist
Confirmed on the employer's own hiring board on Oct 21, 2026. First seen by Alion on Oct 11, 2026.
Are you passionate about enabling global technical communication by ensuring language quality and consistency across 40+ languages? Then join our mission to pioneer smarter water solutions that reduce energy use and improve lives.
As our new Senior Localization Specialist, you'll be managing and optimizing localization workflows, developing our translation management system, and terminology standards that ensure Grundfos product and marketing content reaches global audiences with precision and consistency.
What you will be doing
As part of the Technical Communications team (Language area), you'll govern and advance localization processes that enable users worldwide to access clear, high-quality product information in their own language.
Your main responsibilities include:
- Supporting translation projects and governing localization workflows across 40+ languages for technical product and marketing content
- Providing expert advice on handling different file formats and automation integrations between our translation management system and other content platforms
- Developing and maintaining standardized terminology and language guidelines to ensure quality, consistency, and translatability
- Serving as operational project manager for internal stakeholders and external translation agencies, coordinating efficient delivery of localization projects
- Researching, evaluating, and improving localization tools, processes, and platforms, including leveraging AI-related technologies
- Optimizing content reuse through translation memory and quality tools to maintain consistent tone and reduce redundancy
- Managing localization requirements including country-specific formatting, punctuation, and style rules.
What makes you a great fit
Above all, you're a detail-oriented localization professional with strong project management skills, top-level English proficiency, and the ability to communicate clearly with diverse stakeholders.
We'd also imagine that you have:
- Master's degree in English, linguistics, literature, or translation (translator degree preferred) or similar field
- 5+ years of experience in the translation/localization industry, including localization project management
- Strong technical skills with localization software, content management systems, and terminology tools
- Top-level English proficiency and excellent communication skills for navigating complex stakeholder environments
It's a plus if you also have:
- Experience with Phrase or similar market-leading localization platforms
- Knowledge of AI-related technologies applied to localization and content management
- Proficiency in additional languages beyond English
- Terminology management experience is a strong plus.
Why you'll love working here
- A working environment built around your needs, with flexible hours, home working opportunities
- Annual bonuses, health insurance, and a strong focus on well-being activities.
- Three days' additional paid leave for volunteering.
- On-demand training and structured development programmes to support your growth.
Valuing our differences helps us see possibilities where others can't. We therefore welcome and encourage applications from all abilities, experiences, and backgrounds. As part of our commitment to a safe and compliant hiring process, final candidates may be required to undergo a background check, subject to applicable local laws and regulations.
Join Grundfos, apply today!