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How much do localization manager jobs pay per hour?

As of Jun 21, 2026, the average hourly pay for localization manager in Michigan is $40.30, according to ZipRecruiter salary data. Most workers in this role earn between $35.00 and $44.23 per hour, depending on experience, location, and employer.

What does a Localization Manager do?

A Localization Manager oversees the adaptation of content, products, or services for different languages and cultures, ensuring they resonate with local audiences. They coordinate translation efforts, manage localization teams and vendors, and ensure linguistic and cultural accuracy. Additionally, they work closely with product, marketing, and engineering teams to streamline workflows and maintain quality across global markets. Their role is crucial for businesses expanding internationally, ensuring that content is both linguistically accurate and culturally appropriate.

What are the key skills and qualifications needed to thrive in the Localization Manager position, and why are they important?

To thrive as a Localization Manager, you need expertise in translation management, project coordination, and fluency in one or more foreign languages, often supported by a degree in linguistics, localization, or a related field. Familiarity with computer-assisted translation (CAT) tools, localization management platforms (like Smartling or memoQ), and knowledge of internationalization standards is commonly required. Outstanding communication, cultural sensitivity, and problem-solving abilities set top candidates apart in this role. These skills and qualities are essential to manage complex localization projects, deliver culturally accurate content, and ensure seamless collaboration across multinational teams.

What are some common challenges faced by Localization Managers, and how do they address them?

Localization Managers frequently encounter challenges such as tight deadlines, managing multiple language projects simultaneously, and ensuring cultural accuracy across diverse markets. To handle these, they develop strong workflows, leverage advanced localization technologies, and build close relationships with in-country reviewers and linguistic vendors. Proactive communication and flexibility are key in overcoming unexpected changes or feedback from internal stakeholders. These skills help ensure that projects are delivered on time and that localized content resonates with each target audience.

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Associate Procurement Program Manager

Associate Procurement Program Manager

Trane Technologies plc

Grand Rapids, MI • On-site

Full-time

Medical, Retirement, PTO

Posted 12 days ago


Trane Technologies rating

8.1

Company rating: 8.1 out of 10

Based on 286 frontline employees who took The Breakroom Quiz

110th of 519 rated manufacturers


Job description

Be a part of our mission! As a world leader in creating comfortable, sustainable, and efficient climate solutions for buildings, homes and transportation, it's our responsibility to put the planet first. For us at Trane Technologies, and through our businesses including Trane® and Thermo King, sustainability is not just how we do business-it is our business. Do you dare to look at the world's challenges and see impactful possibilities? Do you want to contribute to making a better future? If the answer is yes, we invite you to consider joining us in boldly challenging what's possible for a sustainable world.
Learn about our benefits designed for you to Thrive at work and at home.
We boldly go.
Where is the work:
Monday to Thursday, work onsite with your colleagues. Fridays, choose your work location, balancing what your work requires.
**This role will not offer sponsorship**
Job Summary:
The Associate Procurement Program Manager is responsible for multiple procurement projects, working with cross-functional teams and standard work to build and execute project implementation plans for productivity and continuous improvement projects. Partner with commodity teams to assist with projects charter, benefits, and resource requirements. Responsible for monitoring active projects, updating status, eliminating roadblocks, and escalating issues as appropriate. Investigate, coordinate, and communicate project changes. Identify gaps to goals and collaboratively develop and support countermeasures and activities to close the gap and exceed targets. Support Commodity teams goals by leading and executing supplier rationalization, quality, and delivery improvement projects. Work to align strategies between commodity and Sector localization, as well as plant rationalization. Collaborating with Plant Operations and Category Management to ensure supply continuity.
Role Description:
Manage, coordinate and transform suppliers to meet company's goals in regards to quality, delivery and cost for Commercial HVAC spend.
Responsibilities:
Responsible for Commercial HVAC procurement goals and metrics including productivity, supplier rationalization, risk management supplier quality and supplier on time delivery, addressing any gaps in achieving targets.
  • Project manager for multiple procurement projects, working with cross-functional teams and applying standard work to execute implementation plans for productivity, continuous improvement, and new product development (NPD) projects and source change and VAVE programs.
  • Ensure alignment of commodity strategies with sector and engineering platforms plans and requirements. Responsible for sharing plant and sector specific strategies with commodity teams.
  • Evaluate Trane technologies business needs against supplier capabilities to select the preferred suppliers who meet quality, cost, and delivery requirements; leverage commercial knowledge to navigate and manage supplier relationships and contracts.
  • Responsible for accurate forecasting and reporting of procurement financial metrics including productivity and inflation. Support the development of the Annual Operating Plan for productivity projects, targets, and initiatives.
  • Active participant in sector/plant productivity gate reviews ensuring that required cross-functional resources are allocated to execute projects as outlined. Partner with Commodity teams to assist with projects charter, benefits, and resource requirements.
  • Participate in and represent Procurement function during plant or product Value Analysis/Value Engineering (VAVE) or Major Model Review (MMR) events. Responsible for collecting and communicating commodity actions following event.
  • Monitor Key Performance Indicators (KPI's) to track performance, make adjustments to accomplish targets, and make recommendations for process improvement.

Qualifications:
  • Bachelor's Degree preferred; Will consider experience in lieu of a degree.
  • 2+ years of previous work experience in a diversified industrial company in the areas of procurement, engineering, project management, quality, finance and/or operations required.
  • Strong understanding of the procurement processes at an operational and leadership level.
  • Motivated self-starter
  • Ability to deliver in a fast paced, ambiguous environment
  • Demonstrated ability for independent thinking and multi-tasking. Proven ability to plan pro-actively, anticipate issues and have excellent problem resolution records with little or no input or assistance. Excellent follow-through. Proficiency in computer applications including industry-related software and tools.
  • Excellent written and oral communication skills. Strong influencing and negotiating skills across organization. Possess strong interpersonal skills. Ability to lead, develop and motivate staff; foster team dynamic.
  • Experience in International sourcing experience, running large complex cross functional projects a plus. Experience in supplier development, materials management, lean experience in a non-manufacturing environment and/or supplier quality a plus.
  • Ability to travel up to 15%

Annual Base Salary Range or Hourly Base Pay Range:
$56,300.00 - $101,394.99
Compensation Type:
Salary
Incentive Eligible:
No
Sales Commission Eligible:
No
Disclaimer: We strive to provide competitive compensation for this position, tailored to a variety of factors. The actual compensation will depend on elements such as seniority, merit, geographic location, education, experience, travel requirements, and union designation. Our compensation range is generally based on the national average for the country. Additionally, benefits may vary depending on the region, business alignment, union involvement, and employee status.
Thrive at work and at home:
  • Benefits kick in on DAY ONE for you and your family, including health insurance and holistic wellness programs that include generous incentives - WE DARE TO CARE!
  • Family building benefits include fertility coverage and adoption/surrogacy assistance.
  • 401K match up to 6%, plus an additional 2% core contribution = up to 8% company contribution.
  • Paid time off includes 15 vacation days, 9 paid holidays, 3 floating holidays, sick leave, and additional options to support volunteer and parental leave.
  • Educational and training opportunities through company programs along with tuition assistance and student debt support.

Disclaimer: Benefit offerings may vary depending on Collective Bargaining Agreements and local/state regulations.
Safety Sensitive Role:
No
The company designates certain roles as Safety Sensitive. Safety Sensitive roles may require that you pass additional drug screening.
We offer competitive compensation and comprehensive benefits and programs. We are an equal opportunity employer; all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, pregnancy, age, marital status, disability, status as a protected veteran, or any legally protected status.

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About Trane Technologies

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At Trane Technologies and through our businesses including Trane® and Thermo King®, we create innovative climate solutions for buildings, homes, and transportation that challenge what's possible for a sustainable world. We're a team that dares to look at the world's challenges and see impactful possibilities. We believe in a better future when we uplift others and enable our people to thrive at work and at home. We boldly go.

Industry

Industrial machinery manufacturing and machinery manufacturing

Company size

10,000+ Employees

Headquarters location

Davidson, NC, US