Freelance Localization Project Manager Jobs (NOW HIRING)

Apple is where innovation meets global impact. Join the team dedicated to helping international users learn, discover, and get the most out of their Apple products. Our team leads the localization of print and digital documentation across more than 50 languages, spanning both Apple hardware and software.
This role calls for a dynamic leader with a strong background in print and packaging workflows, a proven track record in project management, and ability to lead their team through adoption of emerging technologies.
Description
As Print Localization Manager, you will lead a team of Project Managers responsible for the localization of printed materials, including Info Guides, QuickStart Guides, and Features & Benefits labels. This role demands strong communication skills and sound decision-making to ensure on-time delivery while upholding Apple's highest quality standards.
Short timelines and late-breaking project changes are a constant in this team's environment. You will draw on your deep knowledge of packaging workflows to propose creative solutions and make decisive calls that position the team for continued success. You will collaborate cross-functionally with partners across Operations, Compliance, Legal, Environmental, Design, Engineering, and Localization - supporting ongoing initiatives and driving new environmental efforts across packaging.
You will be responsible for empowering and developing your team members, guiding them through localization workflows, and ensuring alignment on project management strategies. You will lead the team through an evolving packaging landscape and champion the adoption of emerging technologies to further advance quality and efficiency.
Preferred Qualifications
Fluency in a second language.
Proficiency with the Adobe Creative Suite.
Bachelor's degree in a relevant field, or equivalent experience in Computer Science.
Minimum Qualifications
Extensive experience leading customer-facing programs across documentation or software platforms.
Proven expertise in scoping, scheduling, and resourcing multiple complex projects in partnership with cross-functional stakeholders, ensuring alignment and timely delivery.
Experience managing projects involving sensitive content, such as legal, regulatory, or compliance materials.
Demonstrated ability to provide guidance, direction, and day-to-day oversight of a project management team.
Exceptional communication skills, with the ability to effectively engage engineering, design, and content teams to ensure accurate and timely delivery of localized assets.
Proven track record of driving continuous process improvements and implementing scalable solutions to meet aggressive delivery schedules.
Self-motivated and proactive, with a demonstrated ability to independently learn and adopt new technologies.
Experience utilizing genAI to help drive efficiencies and transform workflows.
Pay & Benefits
At Apple, base pay is one part of our total compensation package and is determined within a range. This provides the opportunity to progress as you grow and develop within a role. The base pay range for this role is between $144,200 and $240,300, and your base pay will depend on your skills, qualifications, experience, and location.
Apple employees also have the opportunity to become an Apple shareholder through participation in Apple's discretionary employee stock programs. Apple employees are eligible for discretionary restricted stock unit awards, and can purchase Apple stock at a discount if voluntarily participating in Apple's Employee Stock Purchase Plan. You'll also receive benefits including: Comprehensive medical and dental coverage, retirement benefits, a range of discounted products and free services, and for formal education related to advancing your career at Apple, reimbursement for certain educational expenses - including tuition. Additionally, this role might be eligible for discretionary bonuses or commission payments as well as relocation. Learn more about Apple Benefits
Note: Apple benefit, compensation and employee stock programs are subject to eligibility requirements and other terms of the applicable plan or program.