Localization Program Manager

What are we looking for in our Localization Program Manager? Job Title: Localization Program Manager Location: Remote Duration: 6+ months Pay rate: $50-55/hr W2 (DOE) Description Languages are key to our mission of bringing the world closer together. The family of products is currently available in 100+ languages and we are adding many more. Over 70% of people use our products in a language other than English, and ~90% are outside of North America. As a Localization Program Manager, you will partner with product and the rest of internationalization teams to empower products to feel local at a global scale. Minimum Qualifications • 3+ years of experience in localization program or project management • BA/BS or equivalent work experience in localization/internationalization project or program management • Experience with and thorough understanding of translation technologies: translation memories, translation management systems, machine translation, etc • Experience implementing scalable and change management frameworks • Experience communicating across and driving results among a variety of cross-functional stakeholders, working across time zones and international offices • Experience analyzing and interpreting complex data sets to inform business decisions • Experiences in staying focused, prioritizing and creating structure across large, ambiguous programs and setting goals for long-term initiatives Responsibilities • Engage and build relationships with cross-functional teams and stakeholders (Product, Design, Engineering, etc.) to launch successful localized products and contents • Design and implement efficient and scalable end-to-end localization frameworks tailored to various products and diverse content types. • Guide stakeholders across to ensure localization best practices are followed and drive efficient execution • Proactively identify and streamline technical and process issues that affect localized product relevancy, quality, and functionality • Actively seek out opportunities to optimize the international user experience and influence adoptions of optimal solutions • Partner across internationalization to ensure the right resources are in place and all deliveries are completed at the expected standards Preferred Qualifications • Thorough understanding of translation technologies like translation memories, machine translation, CAT tools and AI applied to localization • Knowledge of additional languages other than English • Familiarity with internationalization standards such as Unicode and CLDR • Exposure to SQL, analytics tools, or a coding language • Knowledge of AI technologies and potential application in localization workflows • Experience working with localization vendors Minimum Years of Experience 3+ Must-Have Skills • Localization Expertise: Proficiency in translation memories, translation management systems, machine translation, localization best practices, and Other Related Knowledge/technologies Is Essential. • Localization Program Management: A minimum of 3+ years of experience in managing localization programs or projects, with a proven track record of designing and implementing efficient and scalable end-to-end localization frameworks. • Cross-Functional Collaboration: Strong communication and collaboration skills to effectively work with diverse stakeholders and navigate through ambiguous problems, driving results-oriented outcomes. Nice-to-Have Skills • Knowledge of additional languages: Familiarity with languages other than English is a plus, as it can help the candidate better understand the needs of international users. • Familiarity with internationalization standards: Knowledge of internationalization standards such as Unicode and CLDR can be beneficial in ensuring that localized products meet industry standards. • Exposure to SQL, analytics tools, or coding languages: Having some knowledge of SQL, analytics tools, or coding languages can be helpful in analyzing complex data sets and optimizing localization workflows. Degrees/Certifications BA/BS or equivalent work experience in localization/internationalization project or program management Day-to-Day Responsibilities Key Responsibilities: • Engage and build relationships with cross-functional teams and stakeholders to launch successful localized products and contents • Design and implement efficient and scalable localization frameworks. • Actively seek out opportunities to optimize the international user experience and influence adoptions of optimal solutions. Daily Tasks: • Build trusted relationship with stakeholders to identify shared priorities and drive efficient execution • Analyze complex data to make informed business decisions • Proactively identify and streamline technical and process issues that affect localized product relevancy, quality, and functionality Certain project that team is working on / what products are they supporting • Localization Launch Support: Collaborate with Monetization product teams to successfully launch products in local markets • Stakeholder Influence: Drive adoption of localization best practices among product stakeholders, ensuring effective integration into product development cycles • Process Optimization: Design and implement scalable process improvements to enhance efficiency, quality, and scalability of localization operations Russell Tobin offers eligible employee’s comprehensive healthcare coverage (medical, dental, and vision plans), supplemental coverage (accident insurance, critical illness insurance and hospital indemnity), a 401(k)-retirement savings, life & disability insurance, an employee assistance program, identity theft protection, legal support, auto and home insurance, pet insurance, and employee discounts with some preferred vendors. #CB Rate/Salary: $50-55/hr W2 (DOE) Apply tot his job Apply To this Job