Senior AI-Driven Localization Program Lead

Meta; Menlo Park (CA); On-site; USD 160,000 - 223,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Bonus

Equity

Benefits

Job summary

Meta is seeking a Senior Localization Program Manager to lead the evolution of localization at Meta, driving strategy across multiple product lines with significant autonomy. The role focuses on leveraging AI and automation to scale localization programs, translating AI capabilities into repeatable, scalable methods that advance Meta's mission to connect people across languages and cultures.

Responsibilities include defining program strategy, navigating ambiguity in evolving product and AI

Qualifications

• 8+ years of experience in localization or equivalent program management within a technology company.
• Experience managing large‑scale, cross‑functional localization programs across multiple product lines, languages and regions.
• Experience developing and executing localization strategies including vendor management and lifecycle integration.
• Experience using data and health metrics to drive prioritization and communicate trade‑offs to leadership.
• Experience navigating complex cross‑functional dependencies and aligning product, engineering, and content teams.

Responsibilities

• Define and evolve localization program strategy across multiple product lines, leveraging AI to scale.
• Navigate ambiguity in fast-changing product and AI landscapes and identify risks and opportunities.
• Shape AI strategy for localization and translate experiments into scalable programs.
• Drive localization investment decisions based on business impact and cross‑functional alignment.
• Build consensus with stakeholders across Product, Engineering, Content Design, Legal, and Regional Growth.
• Communicate program status and strategic recommendations to leadership using structured decision‑making.
• Coach teams on modern localization practices and integrate internationalization early in products.

Skills

Localization program management

Strategic planning

Cross-functional collaboration

Data-driven decisions

AI & automation awareness

Tools

Unicode handling

Localization tooling

Quality frameworks

Job description

Meta is seeking a Senior Localization Program Manager to lead the evolution of localization at Meta, driving strategy across multiple product lines with significant autonomy. The role focuses on leveraging AI and automation to scale localization programs, translating AI capabilities into repeatable, scalable methods that advance Meta's mission to connect people across languages and cultures.

Responsibilities include defining program strategy, navigating ambiguity in evolving product and AI