Bhavna Grewal

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Bhavna

Grewal

Localization Project Manager

Helping brands create an impact in new markets from the ground up.

Localization Project Manager

Helping brands create an impact in new markets from the ground up.

What I can help localize

I have extensive work experience in SaaS, FinTech, EdTech, IT, aviation, health & fitness, affiliate marketing, NGOs, and financial services. However, the principles I have learned from the various project scopes and scenarios can be applied to any domain.

PS: I do not work with clients from the medical and gambling industry.

Why is hiring a Localization Manager is in some cases better than hiring Localization Agencies.

Now that you have decided to dive in the deep waters of localization, what should you do?

Build a team in-house or go with an agency?

For most companies, building an in-house team will be beneficial.

Firstly, you’ll get to save money. Agencies charge premium rates, commissions and other overheads, and more often than not compromise on quality to save cost.

Secondly, agencies, for the most part, will not give you access to the localizers working on your project. For the most part, they don’t have full-time localizers in their arsenal, and hire freelancers to fulfill their requirements, which is the same thing you can do. As a result, they hire freelancers, who may or may not be available for the whole duration of your project, hence consistency and quality become a big issue.

What if you hire

IN-HOUSE LOCALIZATION MANAGER

Budget savings up to 50% (no commission for the localization company).

Full access and control of all contractors involved in the the project.

Get the best specialists at optimal prices.

LOCALIZATION COMPANY

Overpayment up to 50% (commission for the localization company).

No direct access to the contractors, communication only through managers.

Get cheap specialists at premium prices (the localization company will try to keep most profit for itself).

Hiring a Localization Manager manager directly, however, fulfills the same requirements as an agency, but with lesser costs and more control.

Instead of paying inflated rates and commission fees, you can pay the salary of the manager and hire translators directly to save costs.

Plus, you get full control of the people handling your project directly – You get to choose your team, at optimal price.

Also, scalability will become easier, and you’ll be able to grow your team as your needs arise.

If you want to save on cost and get a higher return on investment, building an in-house team is the best choice.

And this is where I can help you.

With an already tried and tested team of the best localizers, designers and video editors – I can hit the ground running no matter the project at hand. After all, hiring the best people is the most tedious and important part of any project.

Upwork is a popular platform for Localization Project Managers to find verified professional freelancers for all steps of the localization process.

3 Simple Steps to
Get Started:

Step 1

Discussion about your needs as a client.

Step 2

Signing a contract, directly or through Upwork.

Step 3

Get started!

The Localization Project Manager (LPM) plays an important role in the product localization process

The role of a LPM is to manage, oversee, and coordinate the entire localization process, from planning and managing translations, to testing and release, and ensuring that the localized product meets the needs and expectations of the target market.

The LPM is responsible for ensuring that the product is culturally appropriate, linguistically accurate, and functions correctly in the target market.

The LPM has the knowledge and skills to work with a team of translators, designers, editors, testers, programmers, and other specialists who are involved in the product localization process. Also, must be very organized, able to manage time and resources, and has good communication skills to coordinate the team, analyze data, and use this knowledge to make decisions in the product localization process.

Testimonials

Localization Manager – capital.com

Pongphop (Bon) Songsiriarcha

I am really lucky to come across someone like Bhavna at Capital.com. When I first joined the company, she was the one guiding me through all the workflows and encouraging me to do my best with her knowledge and experiences. Bhavna is very supportive and motivated. She knows exactly what she has to do and likes to initiate a positive change at work to make things easier and more efficient for the team. I have enjoyed working alongside Bhavna, and I am certain that she would be a valuable asset to any team.

Localization and Content Operations Manager – Quora

Guadalupe Gervás Pabón

I am happy to recommend Bhavna as a very talented localization professional. As the Hindi translator, she did a great job managing the Quora content and translating with great quality. She is very good at keeping a positive and efficient communication and always using sound judgment for linguistic decisions with high impact.

International Product & Growth – Quora

Gautam Shewakramani

Bhavna helped us localize Quora into Hindi. Her localization and translation quality was very good, she spent time thinking about how users would perceive the words. She has an amazing attention to detail. I found her to be very diligent in her work, she went above and beyond and I have no hesitation in recommending her. I’d love to work with her again!

Senior Marketing Manager – FluentU

Maureen Paladines

Excellent work, thank you! Bhavna was a pleasure to work with, submitted high-quality translation work, was communicative and met all deadlines. She went above and beyond to help us with an additional Hindi editing/proofreading task which needed quick turnover. Really appreciate her help, and will happily hire her again in the future. Highly recommended.

Marketing Director – Premier Bank, Dubuque

Christina Rader

Bhavna has a strong grasp of the English language and it’s slang. Her wit and sense of humor pair perfectly in creating social media postings. She’s also a talented designer who grasps concepts quickly and transforms them into on-target communication. Bhavna is a joy to work with!

Founder & Author – Musicca

Lasse Grubbe

It’s a pleasure to work with Bhavna. Not only is she a professional Localization Specialist that delivers a high quality of work, she’s also a very pleasant and committed person to work with. Therefore, I can only give Bhavna my very best recommendations.

Marketing Strategist – Marketing Pro 2.0

Jody Sigmund

I had the pleasure of working with Bhavna for several months. Our project invited 10 contestants to become expert social media influencers. Bhavna continually surprised our team as she came up with new and creative ways to promote and market the product through different digital media resources. As one of the finalists, Bhavna proved, she is not just beautiful on the outside, she is beautiful on the inside where it counts. I would hire her again as she proved time and time again, she is professional at every level.

Vice President Marketing & Human Resources Manager – Premier Bank, Dubuque, Iowa

Tasha Lippold

Bhavna is a very bright and talented marketing professional. During her time working as Marketing Assistant at Premier Bank, she demonstrated her ability to be innovative, creative, and a dependable member of the marketing department. She possesses the qualities of an excellent employee and will be an asset to any company she works with!