> Markdown version of [/jobs/ext/1640991-localisation-delivery-account-manager-french-speaking-6-months-ftc](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/jobs/ext/1640991-localisation-delivery-account-manager-french-speaking-6-months-ftc). Every page supports `.md` or `Accept: text/markdown`. Links point to the HTML versions so they work for humans too. Agent guide: [/agents.md](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/agents.md). --- # Localisation Delivery Account Manager- (French Speaking 6 months FTC) - **Company:** Wpp Production - **Location:** London, UK - **Experience:** Experienced - **Contract:** Temporary contract - **Skills:** Artificial Intelligence, Application Integration Architecture - **Published:** July 31, 2026 - **Apply:** https://uk.indeed.com/viewjob?jk=64a77cbef042e405 ## About the Role This role requires strong project management expertise, experience managing linguists, and the confidence to act as a key client contact. The ideal candidate will have strong client-facing skills, knowledge of AI-led translation/transcreation tools, and proficiency in platforms relevant to the role., * Availability: Must be able to start by mid August 2026. * French Speaker * Experience:3+ years of proven experience in a Localization Project Management role * Linguist Management: Demonstrated experience briefing and managing internal and/or external linguists across copy localization projects. * Client-Facing Aptitude: Excellent communication skills with the willingness, confidence, and capability to work directly with local/international clients and stakeholders. * Localization Knowledge: A deep understanding of localization workflows, design/layout constraints, and quality assurance methodologies. * Tech Literacy: Solid experience using Computer-Assisted Translation (CAT) tools and Translation Management Systems (TMS) such as XTM/XTRF. High general IT literacy. * Communication Skills: Exceptional written and verbal communication skills in English and French or German (either one essential for client facing-role). * Organization & Resilience: Highly organized and detail-oriented, with the ability to prioritize tasks, work under pressure, and meet tight deadlines in a fast-paced agency environment. Nice-to-Haves (Preferred): * Tool Literacy: Hands-on experience using Unifyr for workflow management. * Language: Additional languages knowledge is a plus. * AI & Translation Tech Expertise: Practical experience working with AI-led translation/transcreation tools. Knowledge of how to use, prompt, or retrain AI agents/engines for delivering language services is highly preferred. ## Description Client Communication * Client Contact: Serve as the dedicated, primary point of contact for clients, managing their expectations, deliverables, and timelines on assigned projects. * Brand Alignment: Partner with clients to understand their brand guidelines and localization needs, ensuring high levels of satisfaction. * Issue Resolution: Handle client feedback and complaints professionally, troubleshooting issues as they arise and escalating complex risks to senior management. Project & Process Management * Brief Clarification & Triage: Own brief validation, triage and delivery accountability. This includes triaging briefs to internal/external linguists and internal Production/Studio teams. * End-to-End Ownership: Manage the end-to-end lifecycle of delivering translation/transcreation and production scopes independently-from initial briefing and scoping through to final delivery and billing * Asset & Database Maintenance: Update client glossaries and maintain Translation Memories (TMs) to capture client feedback and train AI engines for future projects. Linguist & Talent Management * Resource Selection: Identify and select the most appropriate internal and/or external linguists for each project based on the client's specific requirements, linguist availability, project timelines, and project budget. * Performance Feedback: Provide constructive feedback to internal and/or external linguists at the end of projects, where applicable, to drive continuous improvement. Financial Management * Budget Ownership: Manage project budgets, track all costs, reconcile estimates against actual spend, and handle POs and client billing. AI & Localization Technology * AI Integration: Implement and utilize advanced AI-led tools to streamline workflows for services including, but not limited to, translation, transcreation, QA, and cultural insight. * Tool Evaluation: Stay up-to-date with emerging AI localization technology, evaluating and recommending tools that improve delivery speed without sacrificing creative nuance, local market relevance, and brand tone of voice. ## Related Videos - [Building Apps With a Mixture of Code and No Code](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/videos/95-building-apps-with-a-mixture-of-code-and-no-code) - [Edit Your Future: Queerverse Radical AI](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/videos/909-edit-your-future-queerverse-radical-ai) - [The 2026 Talent Pivot: Essential Trends for an Evolving Workforce](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/videos/100098-the-2026-talent-pivot-essential-trends-for-an-evolving-workforce) - [Overcome your trust issues! 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