Localization Program Manager

Localizationacademy; Illinois; Remote; USD 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading company in the localization industry is looking for a Localization Program Manager to guide product localization efforts. This remote role will require expertise in localization technologies and project management, aiming to enhance the international user experience and streamline processes across various products.

Benefits

Comprehensive healthcare coverage

401(k) retirement savings

Employee assistance program

Employee discounts with preferred vendors

Qualifications

• 3+ years of experience in localization program management.
• Experience with translation technologies and change management frameworks.
• Knowledge of languages other than English is a plus.

Responsibilities

• Engage with cross-functional teams to launch localized products.
• Design and implement scalable localization frameworks.
• Analyze complex data to make informed business decisions.

Skills

Localization Expertise

Project Management

Cross-Functional Collaboration

Analytical Skills

Education

BA/BS or equivalent work experience

Tools

Translation Management Systems

Translation Memories

Machine Translation

Analytics Tools

Job description

What are we looking for in our Localization Program Manager?

Job Title: Localization Program Manager

Location: Remote

Duration: 6+ months

Pay rate: $50-55/hr W2 (DOE)

Description

Languages are key to our mission of bringing the world closer together. The family

of products is currently available in 100+ languages and we are adding many more. Over

70% of people use our products in a language other than English, and ~90% are outside

of North America. As a Localization Program Manager, you will partner with product and

the rest of internationalization teams to empower products to feel local at a global

scale.

Minimum Qualifications

• 3+ years of experience in localization program or project management
• BA/BS or equivalent work experience in localization/internationalization project or
  
  

program management

• Experience with and thorough understanding of translation technologies: translation
  
  

memories, translation management systems, machine translation, etc

• Experience implementing scalable and change management frameworks
• Experience communicating across and driving results among a variety of
  
  

cross-functional stakeholders, working across time zones and international offices

• Experience analyzing and interpreting complex data sets to inform business decisions
• Experiences in staying focused, prioritizing and creating structure across large,
  
  

ambiguous programs and setting goals for long-term initiatives

Responsibilities

• Engage and build relationships with cross-functional teams and stakeholders (Product,
  
  

Design, Engineering, etc.) to launch successful localized products and contents

• Design and implement efficient and scalable end-to-end localization frameworks
  
  

tailored to various products and diverse content types.

• Guide stakeholders across to ensure localization best practices are followed and
  
  

drive efficient execution

• Proactively identify and streamline technical and process issues that affect localized
  
  

product relevancy, quality, and functionality

• Actively seek out opportunities to optimize the international user experience and
  
  

influence adoptions of optimal solutions

• Partner across internationalization to ensure the right resources are in place and all
  
  

deliveries are completed at the expected standards

Preferred Qualifications

• Thorough understanding of translation technologies like translation memories, machine
  
  

translation, CAT tools and AI applied to localization

• Knowledge of additional languages other than English
• Familiarity with internationalization standards such as Unicode and CLDR
• Exposure to SQL, analytics tools, or a coding language
• Knowledge of AI technologies and potential application in localization workflows
• Experience working with localization vendors
  
  

Minimum Years of Experience 3+

Must-Have Skills

• Localization Expertise: Proficiency in translation memories, translation
  
  

management systems, machine translation, localization best practices, and

Other Related Knowledge/technologies Is Essential.

• Localization Program Management: A minimum of 3+ years of experience in
  
  

managing localization programs or projects, with a proven track record of

designing and implementing efficient and scalable end-to-end localization

frameworks.

• Cross-Functional Collaboration: Strong communication and collaboration skills
  
  

to effectively work with diverse stakeholders and navigate through ambiguous

problems, driving results-oriented outcomes.

Nice-to-Have Skills

• Knowledge of additional languages: Familiarity with languages other than
  
  

English is a plus, as it can help the candidate better understand the needs of

international users.

• Familiarity with internationalization standards: Knowledge of
  
  

internationalization standards such as Unicode and CLDR can be beneficial in

ensuring that localized products meet industry standards.

• Exposure to SQL, analytics tools, or coding languages: Having some knowledge
  
  

of SQL, analytics tools, or coding languages can be helpful in analyzing complex

data sets and optimizing localization workflows.

Degrees/Certifications

BA/BS or equivalent work experience in localization/internationalization project or

program management

Day-to-Day Responsibilities

Key Responsibilities:

• Engage and build relationships with cross-functional teams and stakeholders to
  
  

launch successful localized products and contents

• Design and implement efficient and scalable localization frameworks.
• Actively seek out opportunities to optimize the international user experience
  
  

and influence adoptions of optimal solutions.

Daily Tasks:

• Build trusted relationship with stakeholders to identify shared priorities and
  
  

drive efficient execution

• Analyze complex data to make informed business decisions
• Proactively identify and streamline technical and process issues that affect
  
  

localized product relevancy, quality, and functionality

Certain project that team is

working on / what products are

they supporting

• Localization Launch Support: Collaborate with Monetization product teams to
  
  

successfully launch products in local markets

• Stakeholder Influence: Drive adoption of localization best practices among
  
  

product stakeholders, ensuring effective integration into product development

cycles

• Process Optimization: Design and implement scalable process improvements to
  
  

enhance efficiency, quality, and scalability of localization operations

Russell Tobin offers eligible employeeu2019s comprehensive healthcare coverage (medical, dental, and vision plans), supplemental coverage (accident insurance, critical illness insurance and hospital indemnity), a 401(k)-retirement savings, life & disability insurance, an employee assistance program, identity theft protection, legal support, auto and home insurance, pet insurance, and employee discounts with some preferred vendors.

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Rate/Salary: $50-55/hr W2 (DOE)