Italian Localization Strategy Lead

Airbnb; Milano; In loco; EUR 55.000 - 65.000; Tempo pieno

Descrizione del lavoro

Airbnb is seeking an experienced Localization Manager based in Milan to lead localization strategy for the Italian market. You will partner with marketing, product, and design, shaping language standards and processes that ensure a native experience across platforms.

You will drive international expansion, collaborate with vendors, and guide a regional team to deliver high-quality translations and UX text. A proven track record in product localization and strong cross-functional leadership are

Competenze

• 8+ years in product localization with ownership of localization strategy
• Fluency in English and native knowledge of Italian
• Experience building market strategies informed by market research and data analysis
• Strong collaboration across functions driving partnerships forward
• Ability to work independently and lead initiatives at a strategic level
• Strong understanding of UI/UX localization and i18n standards
• Experience with CAT tools and LLM-based machine translation
• Proven record in cross-timezone stakeholder management

Mansioni

• Partner with Country Manager and function leads to align localization goals with market strategy
• Share roadmap and intent behind product updates to adapt global strategy for the Italian market
• Develop language strategies delivering authentic native experiences and influence stakeholders
• Own localization of product naming and creative copy, supervising local copywriter
• Research needs of international users with Consumer Insights and Research teams
• Lead localization quality improvement initiatives across language teams
• Manage vendor accountability and review metrics to drive improvements
• Coordinate language feedback from users and Airbnb employees
• Develop and maintain linguistic standards and guidelines
• Collaborate with Creative teams on content and localization workflows
• Work with Localization PMs and LQA Managers to ensure top-quality releases

Conoscenze

Localization strategy

Cross-functional collaboration

Market analysis

Project management

Strumenti

CAT tools

i18n libraries

LLM-based MT

Descrizione del lavoro

Airbnb is seeking an experienced Localization Manager based in Milan to lead localization strategy for the Italian market. You will partner with marketing, product, and design, shaping language standards and processes that ensure a native experience across platforms.

You will drive international expansion, collaborate with vendors, and guide a regional team to deliver high-quality translations and UX text. A proven track record in product localization and strong cross-functional leadership are