Translations Project Manager

About the role

Cat Digital is the digital and technology arm of Caterpillar Inc., leveraging the latest technologies to build industry-leading digital solutions for our customers and dealers. With over 1.5 million connected assets worldwide, our teams use data, technology, advanced analytics, telematics, and AI capabilities to help our customers build a better, more sustainable world.

The Translation Project Manager is responsible for planning, coordinating, and delivering translation and localization projects across multiple content types. This role works closely with internal business unit clients, external vendors, and linguists to ensure projects are completed on time, within budget, and meet quality standards. The Translation Project Manager also plays a key role in process improvement, vendor management, and adoption of new translation technologies, including AI-enabled solutions.

This position requires the candidate to work full-time in Peoria. May require coordination across multiple time zones. Travel up to 10% could be required for meetings. Sponsorship and relocation are not available.

Responsibilities

• Lead end-to-end translation and localization projects, including scope definition, scheduling, budgeting, and risk management
• Act as the primary liaison between internal business unit clients and external vendors, ensuring clear communication and alignment on requirements and timelines
• Oversee content quality and consistency across all deliverables, ensuring adherence to brand, terminology, and accuracy standards
• Manage vendor relationships, including work assignment, performance monitoring, and onboarding of new resources
• Utilize translation management systems (TMS) and AI-enabled tools to optimize workflows and improve efficiency
• Track and report on project performance, including cost, timelines, and quality metrics, while maintaining translation assets such as glossaries and style guides

Requirements

• Bachelor’s Degree or equivalent experience desired
• 2-3 years of project management experience preferred
• Strong project management and organizational skills
• Excellent written and verbal communication abilities
• Experience working with vendors and external partners
• Attention to detail to ensure accuracy and quality across all deliverables
• Familiarity with file types preferred

Considerations for top candidates include knowledge of the following areas:

• Customer Focus: Aligning customer needs and satisfaction as primary considerations in business decisions
• Collaborating: Working constructively with a variety of individuals and groups
• Creativity: Promoting original thinking and applying it to business situations
• Relationship Management: Establishing and maintaining healthy working relationships with clients, vendors, and peers
• Project Management: Planning, organizing, monitoring, and controlling projects efficiently

Benefits

Subject to plan eligibility, terms, and guidelines. This is a summary list of benefits.

• Medical, dental, and vision benefits
• Paid time off plan (Vacation, Holidays, Volunteer, etc.)
• 401(k) savings plans
• Health Savings Account (HSA)
• Flexible Spending Accounts (FSAs)
• Health Lifestyle Programs
• Employee Assistance Program
• Voluntary Benefits and Employee Discounts
• Career Development
• Incentive bonus
• Disability benefits
• Life Insurance
• Parental leave
• Adoption benefits
• Tuition Reimbursement

These benefits also apply to part-time employees.

Pay

Summary Pay Range: $72,360.00 - $108,540.00. Compensation and benefits offered may vary depending on multiple individualized factors, including job level, market location, job-related knowledge, skills, individual performance, and experience.

Schedule

This position requires working onsite five days a week.