Senior Localization Program Lead AI-Driven Global Scale

Meta; San Francisco (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, with autonomy to drive strategy across multiple product lines and leverage AI to scale programs beyond current capabilities. You will translate emerging AI capabilities into repeatable localization models and guide cross-functional teams through complex globalization challenges.

The role requires shaping AI localization best practices, prioritizing investments based on business impact, and

Qualifications

• 8+ years of experience in localization or equivalent program management within a technology company.
• Experience managing large-scale cross-functional localization programs spanning multiple product lines, languages, and regional markets.
• Experience developing and executing localization strategies, including vendor management, quality frameworks, and integration into product lifecycles.
• Experience using data and program health metrics to drive prioritization decisions and communicate trade-offs to stakeholders and leadership.
• Experience independently navigating complex cross-functional dependencies and driving alignment across product, engineering, and content teams.
• Experience applying AI-powered translation technologies or the use of AI to improve efficiency and quality at scale.

Responsibilities

• Define and evolve localization program strategy across multiple product lines, independently identifying gaps and architecting AI-enabled models.
• Navigate ambiguity in evolving product and AI landscapes, identifying risks and opportunities with minimal direction.
• Shape AI strategy for localization at Meta and translate experimental AI tools into scalable programs.
• Drive prioritization of localization investment by evaluating business impact and aligning cross-functional partners.
• Build consensus across stakeholders to drive roadmaps and AI-powered localization workflows at scale with a lean model.
• Communicate program status, trade-offs, and strategic recommendations clearly to leadership and cross-functional partners.
• Coach teams on modern localization practices and embed internationalization early in product development.

Skills

Localization

Program management

Internationalization

AI in localization

Cross-functional collaboration

Data-driven decisions

Job description

Meta is seeking a Senior Localization Program Manager to lead the evolution of localization at Meta, with autonomy to drive strategy across multiple product lines and leverage AI to scale programs beyond current capabilities. You will translate emerging AI capabilities into repeatable localization models and guide cross-functional teams through complex globalization challenges.

The role requires shaping AI localization best practices, prioritizing investments based on business impact, and