Project Manager

Company Description

We are Publicis Production Hub (PPH), the production house of Publicis Groupe, a global team with a strong presence in Colombia where creativity, production, post-production, sound, media and data come together to turn ideas into content that transforms brands into cultural icons; we work as one team, valuing diverse perspectives and generating value beyond creativity, with the ambition to drive our clients’ transformation, growth and greatness under the promise: Pioneering What’s Possible.

Job Description

The Project Manager is responsible for coordinating adaptation, translation, and tropicalization projects for creative assets across multiple markets. This role ensures that digital, print, and audiovisual pieces are culturally and linguistically appropriate for each country while maintaining alignment with brand guidelines, delivery timelines, and established budgets.

They work cross-functionally with creative teams, production, account management, and language vendors, ensuring organized, efficient execution that meets quality standards in regional and global environments.

Responsibilities

• Coordinate translation, transcreation, and cultural adaptation projects for different countries and markets.

• Oversee the localization of digital, print, and audiovisual assets (including subtitles, dubbing, and voice-over).

• Manage timelines, priorities, and basic budget tracking.

• Coordinate internal teams (creative, design, production, account) and external vendors (translators, recording studios, voice talent).

• Ensure compliance with brand guidelines, local regulations, and usage rights.

• Monitor deliverables and perform linguistic and operational quality control.

• Identify risks and escalate issues in a timely manner.

• Contribute to the continuous improvement of localization processes and workflows.

Qualifications

• 2–4 years of experience in localization project management, translation, or regional production.

• Experience working with multiple markets or international teams (desirable).

• Practical knowledge of translation, transcreation, and content adaptation workflows.

• Proficiency in project management tools such as Asana, Trello, Jira, Monday.com, or similar.

• Basic to intermediate knowledge of localization platforms such as Smartling, Phrase, memoQ, Trados, or similar.

• Proficiency in Microsoft Office or Google Workspace (especially Excel/Sheets for tracking and reporting).

• Focus on quality, timely delivery, and results.

• Experience in a creative agency, production company, or advertising environment (desirable).

Additional Information

• We have an AI-based interaction and connection platform called Marcel, which includes e-learning tools such as Udemy and LinkedIn Learning, offering more than 30,000 courses on various topics where you can train according to your interests. Additionally, it connects you with more than 100,000 creative minds within Publicis Groupe.
• We offer benefits such as hybrid work, employee funds, life insurance, a day off on your birthday, and the opportunity to apply for various global vacancies within the company. There is also the possibility to work up to 6 weeks per year from another country where Publicis Groupe has a presence under the global initiative Work Your World.

 

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