Language Manager - Arabic

SALT Talent is looking for a Language Manager - Arabic Language for our Social Media client. In this role you will build a world-class e-commerce experience and take end-to-end ownership of Arabic linguistic quality, user experience, and localization strategy

Responsibilities:

• Own the end-to-end Arabic language strategy and tone of voice (ToV)
• Serve as the primary Arabic localization expert for product, design, marketing, and cross-functional teams.
• Oversee Arabic linguistic quality across all products through LQA audits, in-context testing, and UX design review.
• Establish guidelines for Arabic honorifics (speech levels),e-commerce terminology, and CJK typography/UI line-breaking standards across iOS, Android, and Web environments.
• Leverage AI-powered localization by optimizing LLM prompts, MTpost-editing (MTPE) workflows, and quality evaluation standards.
• Build and maintain core language assets, including Arabic terminology databases, translation memories, and style guides.
• Manage external localization vendors (LSPs), conducting root cause analysis (RCA) on quality issues and providing continuous training

Qualification:

• Native-level fluency in Arabic with deep cultural insights into the Saudi Arabia market, and fluent professional English.
• Minimum 5 years of experience in translation, transcreation, localization, or related fields, with at least 2 years in a language management, lead linguist, or strategic localization role.
• Hands-on experience with CAT tools, Translation Management Systems (TMS), and LQA frameworks.
• Proven track record of managing Arabic UI localization, including CJK typography, text truncation, and UI line-breaking rules on mobile and web interfaces.
• Demonstrated experience leveraging AI/LLM tools for localization (e.g., prompt engineering, LLM output evaluation, MTPE).
• Strong cross-functional leadership skills with the ability to manage complex projects, navigate ambiguity, and communicate effectively across global time zones.

CEI No: R1879793 / EA No: 07C3147