Localization Project Manager

Localization Academy Inc.; Austin (TX); On-site; USD 90,000 - 130,000; Full time

Job summary

Localization Academy Inc. is seeking a versatile Localization Program Manager to bridge UI localization efforts between Engineering and Editorial teams. You will manage deliverables, build scalable strategies, and drive production with precision.

The role emphasizes hands-on CMS and CAT/MT/ML tools, AI-enhanced workflow optimization, and clear status reporting across major project phases. Strong organizational and cross-functional communication skills are essential to succeed in a fast-paced

Qualifications

• Solid technical understanding of the software release cycle, internationalization standards, and localization QA.
• Hands-on experience with localization CMS, CAT/MT/ML tools, and bug tracking systems.
• Proven experience project managing multiple languages and handling up to 50 languages simultaneously.
• Experience using AI tools and prompt engineering to optimize project management tasks and workflows.
• Ability to create detailed localization requirement documents, manage schedules, and report on project status across major phases.
• Outstanding organizational and time-management skills with ability to work independently in a fast-paced, high-volume environment.
• Excellent written and verbal cross-functional communication to coordinate with engineering, editorial, vendors, and QA teams.
• Ability to identify blockers early and call out blockers to multi-functional partners.

Responsibilities

• Manage localization deliverables and schedules across multiple languages.
• Build strategies and leverage AI tools to optimize workflows and minimize rework.
• Report on project status across major phases and coordinate with engineering, editorial, vendors, and QA teams.

Skills

Localization project management

AI/tooling for localization

Cross-functional communication

Localization QA

Education

Bachelor's degree in localization or related field

Tools

CMS tools

CAT/MT/ML tools

Bug tracking systems

Job description

The ideal candidate will bring a strong mix of linguistic, technical, and project management skills to represent UI Localization to Engineering and Editorial teams. You will manage deliverables, build strategies, and leverage modern tools, including AI, to optimize workflows and ensure localization production is completed efficiently with no rework.

Key Qualifications

• Solid technical understanding of the software release cycle, internationalization standards, and localization QA.
• Hands-on experience with localization Content Management Systems (CMS), CAT/MT/ML tools, and bug tracking systems.
• Proven experience project managing multiple languages and the ability to deal with large volumes of data in up to 50 languages simultaneously.
• Experience utilizing AI tools and prompt engineering to optimize project management tasks, automate validation, and streamline localization workflows.
• Strong ability to create detailed localization requirement documents, manage schedules, and report on project status across major phases.
• Outstanding organizational and time-management skills with a demonstrated ability to execute independently in a fast-paced, high-volume environment.
• Excellent written and verbal cross-functional communication skills to coordinate with engineering, editorial, vendors, and QA teams.
• Ability to identify and prioritize key deliverables and call out blockers immediately to multi-functional partners.

Preferred Skills

• Competence working on iOS, macOS, tvOS, watchOS, and Web platforms, with strong familiarity with our Media products (Store, Commerce, Wallet, iCloud).
• Experience in software localization, internationalization, or globalization operations
• Prompt engineering experience, including structured prompting and iterative refinement, and AI workflow orchestration.
• Experience in e-commerce or media-related international marketplaces.
• Native-level fluency in one or more languages besides English

Education & Experience

• Bacheloru2019s degree or equivalent experience in localization, project management, or a related technical field.