Localization
project management
best practices
As language professionals, we at Loc Camp, agree that the best practices for localization project management should include aspects like:
Project life cycle
Every project is managed and shared by a specially selected workgroup,to guarantee optimal linguistic and technical results – an experienced project manager acts as the primary contact person for each client. Our project manager is responsible for the project life cycle, from initiationto the closure.
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Project Initiation 01
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Project Planning and Evaluation 02
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Project Execution (Production)03
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Project Monitoring and Control 04
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Project Closure 05
Project Analysis and Preparation
In this phase, the localization request is received from the client and assigned to a project manager who is responsible for:
- Analyzing the project and identifying its scope
- Checking that all the source files are complete and not corrupted
- Ensuring that the files prepared for the translators are in the required format
In this phase, the project manager will:
Develop the project schedule and time frame.
Allocate the required resources to the project either for translation or DTP lifecycle.
In this phase, the project production takes place and includes the following:
Translation
Editing/Reviewing
Pre-DTP Localization Engineering
- Desktop Publishing (DTP)
It includes:
Adjusting the layout and master pages
Fixing the formatting
Applying the language- specific conventions
In this phase, the Quality Assurance check takes place in which:
A Language QA Specialist reviews all the files.
Creates a draft PDF for QA, proofreading & revision purposes.
Performing a QA check on the target PDF file against the source file.
All the reports of the QA phase are sent back to the DTP specialist to apply them in the original files and regenerate the final PDF to be delivered to the client.
There are a lot of benefits
to working with Loc Camp’s
expert project managers
including
Choosing qualified teams
Concentrating efforts
Improving product or services
more effectively scaling
Elements of
localization project
management
The project management of localization campaigns can include several different elements. These elements, including the typical duties of a project manager, allow business professionals opportunity to learn more about their local customers, enabling them to sell to them with greater success.
Some elements of localization project management include:
Project type
File Type
Required Terminology
Linguistic & Technical Expert Assistance
Tools
