Localization Program Manager
Meta

Job Info

Languages are key to our mission of bringing the world closer together. The Meta 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 Meta products to feel local at a global scale.

Localization Program Manager Responsibilities:

• Engage and build relationships with cross-functional teams and stakeholders (Product, Engineering, Marketing, etc.) to launch successful localized products
• Design and implement efficient and scalable end-to-end localization frameworks tailored to various products and diverse content types across Meta
• Guide stakeholders across Meta 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

Minimum Qualifications:

• 3+ years of experience in localization, or equivalent project management or program management experience
• BA/BS or 2+ years equivalent work experience in localization, internationalization, project management, or program management
• 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
• Experienced in building and optimizing complex workflows
• Experienced in staying focused, prioritizing and creating structure across large, ambiguous programs and setting goals for long-term initiatives

Preferred Qualifications:

• Knowledge of additional languages other than English
• Exposure to SQL, analytics tools, or a coding language
• Knowledge of AI technologies and potential application in localization workflows
• Thorough understanding of translation technologies like translation memories, machine translation, and CAT tools
• Familiarity with internationalization standards such as Unicode and CLDR
• Experience working with localization vendors

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