Also called: Localization Project Manager
Coordinates teams of translators to deliver projects, like a website in 20 languages, on time.
A translation PM splits a project among translators worldwide, manages deadlines and budgets, checks quality, and answers client questions.
Bachelor's degree (4-year), about 4 years after high school. Bachelor's in languages or business.
Ways in: 4-year college. Training cost: $15k – $60k.
Majors to look at: Modern Languages, Translation Studies, Business.
Growing much faster than average (about 8% over 10 years). BLS 2025-35 projection band for SOC 13-1082: Much faster than average (7% or higher).
Medium risk in 5 years, high in 10. As AI translates more, projects need fewer people to coordinate; managers shift to quality review and clients.
Classes: A world language, Business CTE class, AP English Language.
Official data: O*NET occupation 13-1082.
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