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Translation & Localisation Manager

AT Uber
Uber

Translation & Localisation Manager

Tokyo, Japan

* This role will be a full-time 1-year fixed-term contract, with possibility of renewal or conversion to an indefinite contract

About the Role

This role will support non-English and non-Japanese speaking team members internally and externally with customers.

The role's main function will be simultaneous live translation of customer meetings for non-Japanese speakers. Secondary functions will be material translation, internal meeting simultaneous translation from Japanese to English and vice versa.

Your Impact in Role

  • Attend customer meetings to support non Japanese speaking team members understand and participate in the discussion
  • Translate meetings simultaneously in person and online
  • Learn the Uber/Restaurant business deeply so that context can be translated correctly in meetings
  • Translate presentation materials when needed
  • Attend industry and Uber events and support non-Japanese speakers
  • Translate large internal meetings from English to Japanese
  • Translate internal documents when needed

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The Experience You'll Bring

  • Bilingual or near-bilingual Japanese and English fluency
  • Qualified English/Japanese Translation experience
  • Effective stakeholder management capability
  • Strong planning and organising skills
  • Previous experience as an internal translator preferred

We welcome people from all backgrounds who seek the opportunity to help build a future where everyone and everything can move independently. If you have the curiosity, passion, and collaborative spirit, work with us, and let's move the world forward, together.

Offices continue to be central to collaboration and Uber's cultural identity. Unless formally approved to work fully remotely, Uber expects employees to spend at least half of their work time in their assigned office. For certain roles, such as those based at green-light hubs, employees are expected to be in-office for 100% of their time. Please speak with your recruiter to better understand in-office expectations for this role.

Accommodations may be available based on religious and/or medical conditions, or as required by applicable law. To request an accommodation, please reach out to accommodations@uber.com.

Client-provided location(s): Tokyo, Japan
Job ID: Uber-136200
Employment Type: Other

Perks and Benefits

  • Health and Wellness

    • Health Insurance
    • Health Reimbursement Account
    • Dental Insurance
    • Vision Insurance
    • Life Insurance
    • FSA With Employer Contribution
    • Fitness Subsidies
    • On-Site Gym
    • Mental Health Benefits
  • Parental Benefits

    • Fertility Benefits
  • Work Flexibility

    • Flexible Work Hours
    • Remote Work Opportunities
    • Hybrid Work Opportunities
  • Office Life and Perks

    • Casual Dress
    • Pet-friendly Office
    • Snacks
    • Some Meals Provided
    • On-Site Cafeteria
  • Vacation and Time Off

    • Paid Vacation
    • Unlimited Paid Time Off
    • Paid Holidays
    • Personal/Sick Days
    • Sabbatical
    • Volunteer Time Off
  • Financial and Retirement

    • 401(K)
    • Company Equity
    • Performance Bonus
  • Professional Development

    • Work Visa Sponsorship
    • Associate or Rotational Training Program
    • Promote From Within
    • Mentor Program
    • Access to Online Courses
  • Diversity and Inclusion

    • Employee Resource Groups (ERG)
    • Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion Program