Localization Project Manager II

Pride Global; Austin (TX); Hybrid; USD 69,000 - 76,000; Full time

Job summary

PrideGlobal is seeking a Localization Project Manager contractor in Austin, TX for a 12+ month engagement with hybrid work options. You will oversee localization of new UI features across Media Products in up to 50 languages, coordinating across iOS, macOS, tvOS, watchOS, and Web platforms.

You will drive efficient workflows, deliverables, and milestones using modern tools and AI. The ideal candidate possesses strong linguistic, technical, and PM skills, with hands‑on CMS/CAT/MT/ML tooling

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree required or equivalent experience in localization, PM, or related field.
• Experience managing localization of UI/features across multiple languages.
• Strong knowledge of software release cycles and QA in localization.
• Proven ability to work with CMS, CAT/MT/ML tools and bug trackers.
• Experience using AI tools to optimize localization workflows.

Responsibilities

• Manage localization of new UI features across Media Products (App Store, Commerce, Wallet).
• Orchestrate localization projects across iOS, macOS, tvOS, watchOS and Web platforms.
• Deliver high‑quality localized features in up to 50 languages; ensure on‑time delivery.
• Build strategies and leverage AI to optimize workflows and reduce rework.
• Track deliverables, schedules, and report status across major project phases.

Skills

Localization project management

Internationalization standards

Cross-functional communication

Prompt engineering

AI workflow orchestration

Education

Bachelor’s degree in localization, project management, or related field

Tools

CMS

CAT/MT/ML tools

Bug tracking systems

AI tools

Job description

Localization Project Manager

12+ months contract with possible extension
Hybrid in Austin , TX (Fortune 50 clients)
$50- $55.00/hr on w2 , DOE

Description

The Services UI Localization team is looking for a Localization Project Manager (LPM) Contractor to manage the localization of new User Interface features across Media Products (including App Store, Commerce, and Wallet).

You will be responsible for executing and delivering high-quality localized features to our customers worldwide in up to 50 languages simultaneously. You will orchestrate localization projects across iOS, macOS, tvOS, watchOS, and Web platforms.

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 Media products (App Store, Commerce, Wallet, iCloud).
• Experience in software localization, internationalization, or globalization operations
• Prompt engineering experience, including structured prompting and iterative refinement, andAI workflow orchestration.
• Experience in e-commerce or media-related international marketplaces.
• Native-level fluency in one or more languages besides English

Education & Experience

• Bachelor’s degree or equivalent experience in localization, project management, or a related technical field.

For workers in the United States, PrideGlobal and it's affiliates offers eligible employee’s comprehensive healthcare coverage (medical, dental, and vision plans), supplemental coverage (accident insurance, critical illness insurance and hospital indemnity), 401(k)-retirement savings, life & disability insurance, an employee assistance program, legal support, pet insurance and employee discounts with preferred vendors.

Equal Employment Opportunity

PrideGlobal and it's affiliates are an equal opportunity employer. We do not discriminate on the basis of the race, religious creed, color, national origin, ancestry, physical disability, mental disability, reproductive health decision making, medical condition, genetic information, marital status, sex, gender, gender identity, gender expression, age, sexual orientation, veteran or military status, or any other characteristic protected by applicable federal, state, or local law.

Fair Chance Employment

PrideGlobal and it's affiliates are a Fair Chance employer. We consider all qualified applicants, including those with criminal histories, in a manner consistent with applicable state and local Fair Chance laws and ordinances, including, the California Fair Chance Act and all applicable local Fair Chance ordinances.

Accommodations

We are committed to providing reasonable accommodations to applicants and employees with disabilities. If you require a reasonable accommodation to participate in the application or interview process, or to perform the essential functions of this role, please contact us.

Only applicable for San Francisco Candidates

Under the San Francisco Lactation in the Workplace Ordinance, we will provide written notice of lactation accommodation rights, and this notice will automatically be given upon hiring, any inquiry of parental leave or lactation accommodation.

Only applicable for Kentucky positions

For this type of employment, state law requires a criminal record check as a condition of employment. This applies to direct care staff (Examples: RN, LPN, Nurse Aides, Therapists) referred to Kentucky nursing facilities, assisted living communities, or long-term care facilities, in accordance with KRS 216.793.