Localization Technical Program Manager

Localization Academy Inc.; United States; Remote; USD 115,000 - 149,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health, Dental, and Vision Insurance

401(k)

Paid Time Off

Job summary

Localization Academy Inc. is seeking a Localization Technical Program Manager to lead i18n and localization initiatives for a Transportation leader. You will partner with engineering, product, and localization testing teams to ensure language quality and release readiness across global markets.

This role blends program leadership with hands-on localization technology administration, driving scalable workflows and cross-functional alignment in a remote, US-based environment.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Computer Science or a related field.
• 5+ years of experience in internationalization or localization engineering.
• Fluency in a second language preferred, such as German, Japanese, or French.
• Deep knowledge of i18n principles and localization technology.

Responsibilities

• Design and implement i18n solutions within the development lifecycle.
• Define and review product locale behaviors.
• Ensure product readiness for RTL languages.
• Partner with Localization Testing to support validation and release readiness.
• Administer a translation management system, configure workflows and quality settings.
• Troubleshoot TMS/API workflows and serve as a technical escalation point.
• Lead localization technical programs from planning through release.

Skills

i18n concepts

TMS experience

Program management

REST/json/xml

Second language (preferred)

Education

Bachelors in CS or related

Tools

Phrase

JSON

XML

REST

Job description

For our client, we are seeking a Localization Technical Program Manager to join the team of a leader in the Transportation space.

This role will guide localization and internationalization initiatives that support product readiness across global markets. You will partner closely with engineering, product, and localization testing teams to ensure language quality, release readiness, and scalable technical workflows. The position blends program leadership with hands-on localization technology administration, making it critical to both execution and cross-functional alignment.

Location: Remote - US based candidates only, no visa sponsorship available

Compensation: $115,000 u2013 $149,000 annually

Responsibilities

• Design and implement i18n solutions within the development lifecycle
• Define and review product locale behaviors
• Ensure product readiness for RTL languages
• Partner with Localization Testing to support validation and release readiness
• Administer a translation management system, configure workflows and quality settings
• Troubleshoot TMS/API workflows and serve as a technical escalation point
• Lead localization technical programs from planning through release

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Computer Science or a related field
• 5+ years of experience in internationalization or localization engineering
• Fluency in a second language preferred, such as German, Japanese, or French
• Deep knowledge of i18n principles and localization technology
• Hands‑on experience with Phrase or comparable TMS systems
• Familiarity with localization APIs and technologies including JSON, XML, and REST
• Strong problem‑solving and program management skills

Benefits

• Health, Dental, and Vision Insurance
• 401(K)
• Paid Time Off

Our client is an equal opportunity employer.