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Translations Supervisor
Ford Motor Company. Execute the strategy and performance of the Translations function .
Core Competencies
Role fitCore Competencies
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Demonstrates expertise in managing translation processes and leveraging AI/machine translation tools to enhance efficiency and quality. Proven ability to lead teams, negotiate with vendors, and collaborate across digital design and development teams to deliver high-quality translation services.
Highest-signal resume keywords
AI/Machine Translation ToolsCAT Tools ProficiencyProject/Product ManagementBilingual Communication SkillsTeam Growth and Development
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Hard Skills
TranslationLocalizationXML UnderstandingData AnalysisProcess AutomationContent Management SystemsProject ManagementAgile MethodologyUI SpecificationsHMI Systems Knowledge
Soft Skills
Strong Organizational SkillsTime-Management SkillsSkilled Negotiation AbilitiesAutonomous LeadershipExcellent Communication Skills
Tools & Technologies
JiraTranslation DatabasesAI Translation ToolsDigital Design Collaboration ToolsTranslation-Related Software
Certifications & Qualifications
Master's Degree in Related DisciplineProject Management Certification
Industry Keywords
Language Service ProvidersDigital TouchpointsProcurementGlobal Process DisciplineFord Deliverables
About the role
Key responsibilities & impact- Execute the strategy and performance of the Translations function
- Set direction, make fast and confident decisions, and hold the team and vendors accountable for results
- Evaluate, pilot, and scale AI/machine translation tools and quality-check automation
- Promote and sell translation services to internal audiences including mobile applications, marketing, web, and other digital touchpoints
- Build pitches and business cases, present capabilities, win stakeholders, and grow team scope and headcount
- Manage translations for digital display vehicle components according to local market requirements
- Lead procurement and negotiation of external Language Service Providers
- Define translation requirements and rules across display catalogs
- Partner with Digital Design, feature owners, and developers on new features and terminology decisions
- Drive global process discipline and redesign processes using automation and AI
- Support HMI hardware and software prototyping and associated customer clinics
- Own program and project translation activities and ensure on-time, high-quality delivery
- Review, approve, and serve as final quality gate for translations
- Use AI translation and CAT tools to validate and improve AI-generated output
- Read and interpret XML files in the translation pipeline
- Maintain and improve internal translation databases and systems
- Represent the team in cross-regional forums involving Mexico, the U.S., Europe, and occasionally China, Thailand, and Dubai
Requirements
What you’ll need- Degree in Translation, Linguistics, Localization, International Relations, International Business, or similar
- C1-C2 English level
- A2-B1 in one additional language besides Spanish and English
- Hands-on experience applying AI/machine translation tools and automation to real production workflows, with proven measurable efficiency or quality gains
- Good understanding of XML
- Proficiency in CAT tools and other translation-related software
- Experience with content management systems
- Data analysis and process automation mindset
- Knowledge of Jira or similar project task and issue tracking tools
- Project/product management experience, preferably Agile
- Excellent oral and written communication skills in English and Spanish
- Proven ability to grow and scale a team, including recruiting, building the case for headcount, and developing talent
- Strong organizational and time-management skills
- Skilled negotiation abilities
- Ability to operate autonomously and lead a team
- Master's degree in a related discipline or Project Management desired
- Experience with UI specifications and UI/HMI teams is a plus
- Knowledge of electrical and HMI subsystems and driver assistance features preferred
- Working knowledge of GPDS, Ford Deliverables, and Design Studio delivery milestones is a plus