APAC Director, Content Localization & Global Strategy

Netflix; Singapore; Hybrid; SGD 350,000 - 650,000; Full time

Job summary

Netflix is seeking a Director of Content Localization, APAC to lead localization strategy, including dubbing and subtitling, across the APAC region. You will mentor Language Leads and Operations Leads, ensuring high-quality, culturally relevant localization while aligning with global objectives.

You will partner with regional and global teams to drive the 5-year localization vision, manage budgets, and influence strategic decisions.

Qualifications

• 15+ years of people and organizational management in a global enterprise.
• 10+ years of scaled operations, localization (including dubbing and subtitling), and internationalization experience.
• Proven ability to lead and influence at the executive level.
• Demonstrated success in strategic planning, business analysis, and making data accessible to diverse audiences.
• Exceptional interpersonal, communication, and presentation skills.
• Regional expertise and fluency in English and at least one additional APAC language; further language skills are a plus.
• Willingness to travel and act as a self-starter, visionary leader, and team builder.
• Passion for language, cultural nuance, and innovation in localization, dubbing, and subtitling workflows.

Responsibilities

• Develop and implement a regional localization strategy for APAC, guiding dubbing, subtitling, and related workflows.
• Lead and mentor a diverse team across multiple APAC countries, fostering a high-performance culture.
• Collaborate with Content, Production, Marketing, Legal, Public Policy, Finance, and other teams to ensure seamless localization workflows.
• Advocate for APAC needs, translate insights into localization decisions, and represent Netflix at industry events.
• Drive standardization and continuous improvement of localization operations and cost management.
• Deliver analyses and presentations to executives, turning complex ideas into actionable plans.

Skills

Leadership

Strategic thinking

Executive communication

People management

Localization operations

Cross-functional collaboration

Travel readiness

Bilingual English & APAC language

Job description

Netflix is seeking a Director of Content Localization, APAC to lead localization strategy, including dubbing and subtitling, across the APAC region. You will mentor Language Leads and Operations Leads, ensuring high-quality, culturally relevant localization while aligning with global objectives.

You will partner with regional and global teams to drive the 5-year localization vision, manage budgets, and influence strategic decisions.