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heghine simonyan

@heghinesimonyan

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Program Manager with expertise in localization and translation management.

Armenia

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What I'm looking for

I seek a dynamic role that values language expertise and project management, fostering collaboration and innovation.

Senior language and localization specialist with 16 years of experience across language services, program coordination, and international collaboration. Led the full setup and management of a Translations Unit at a major tech company, delivering localization for 8 product directions across 69 language combinations in 50+ markets.

Experienced in managing in-house teams and external vendors, developing linguistic assets (TMs, glossaries, style guides), and ensuring quality, cost-efficiency, and timely delivery. Designed and implemented SOPs, optimized workflows, and introduced quality control tools to support scalability.

Worked closely with product, marketing, and legal teams to align localization with business goals.

Additionally, background includes collaboration with the EU, OSCE, and UNDP, with strong focus on translation and language advisory, stakeholder communication, process management, and cross-cultural coordination.

Experience

Work history, roles, and key accomplishments

Translations Unit Manager

Digitain Group of Companies

Apr 2022 - Jan 2025 (2 years 9 months)

Built and led a translation and localization team covering over 50 countries. Delivered high-volume multilingual content while ensuring quality control and optimizing localization strategies for global markets.

Translation Localization Team Management Quality Control Project Management Communication

Executive Assistant to Program Manager

Noah FC Construction

Apr 2022 - Jan 2025 (2 years 9 months)

Managed key initiatives and strategic projects for the CEO, ensuring timely follow-up and alignment with company goals. Supervised cross-functional teams and provided regular feedback for employee growth.

Project Management Team Coordination Communication Strategic Planning Task Management SOP Development Stakeholder Engagement Logistics Coordination

Content Specialist

Byblos Bank Armenia

May 2021 - Dec 2022 (1 year 7 months)

Developed content for the rebranded version of the bank's website, including tone of voice guidelines and branding texts. Provided translation and linguistic support for project events.

Content Development Branding Translation Editing Communication Project Management Research EU Cooperation

Translator-Interpreter

OSCE ODIHR Election Observation Mission

May 2021 - Jul 2021 (2 months)

Provided translation and interpretation for high-profile election observation missions, ensuring effective communication between international experts and local authorities.

Translation Research Communication Project Coordination Stakeholder Engagement Data Collection High Profile Event Support

Social Media Marketing Manager

St. Oliver Armenia

Mar 2018 - Oct 2018 (7 months)

Developed and implemented a comprehensive PR and social media marketing strategy to enhance brand visibility and audience engagement, managing high-quality content production.

Social Media Marketing PR Strategy Content Creation Brand Management Campaign Planning Budgeting Event Management Communication

Translator-Interpreter

Vallex Group of Companies

May 2017 - Dec 2016 (-1 years 7 months)

Provided translation and interpretation services during construction phases, ensuring effective communication and coordination with national and international stakeholders.

Translation Communication Stakeholder Engagement Technical Documentation