Regional Localization Program Manager (SEA)

Centific; Penang; On-site; MYR 72,000 - 150,000; Full time

Job summary

Centific in Penang, Malaysia seeks a seasoned Localization Program Manager to steer regional localization efforts across SEA. You will manage regional teams, collaborate with clients and internal stakeholders, and design localization solutions to meet client requirements.

The role emphasizes cross-cultural communication, team leadership, and end-to-end translation workflows. You will drive projects to successful outcomes, ensuring quality and timely delivery while supporting business growth.

Qualifications

• 3–5 years in localization/translation domain.
• Familiarity with end-to-end localization workflows.
• Excellent cross-cultural communication skills.
• Experience leading teams of translators and reviewers.

Responsibilities

• Collaborate with internal and external stakeholders to deliver translation and localization projects.
• Steer and support region’s localization opportunities, including direct client communications.
• Design and recommend suitable localization solutions to meet client requirements.
• Organize, manage and direct regional localization teams to reach desired outcomes.

Skills

Localization program management

Cross-cultural communication

Team leadership

Client communication

Tools

TMS

Translation workflows

Job description

Centific in Penang, Malaysia seeks a seasoned Localization Program Manager to steer regional localization efforts across SEA. You will manage regional teams, collaborate with clients and internal stakeholders, and design localization solutions to meet client requirements.

The role emphasizes cross-cultural communication, team leadership, and end-to-end translation workflows. You will drive projects to successful outcomes, ensuring quality and timely delivery while supporting business growth.