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Staff Localization Program Manager

New York, NY · On-site +1

We are looking for a Staff Localization Program Manager to lead the strategy, systems, and execution required to scale AI-enabled localization at LinkedIn. This role is focused on owning AI-first ...

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Duolingo

Senior Localization Program Manager

New York, NY

$126K - $127K/yr

A track record of building and leading localization programs in a cross-functional consumer app environment * Tech-savviness. You are proficient in managing and scaling workloads using technology ...

NinjaOne

Localization Web Developer

New York, NY · On-site +1

Work directly in the codebase to integrate localization into React components, manage localization files, and make UI and architectural adjustments that preserve performance, accessibility, and ...

Duolingo

Senior Localization Program Manager

New York, NY · On-site

$142K - $193K/yr

A track record of building and leading localization programs in a cross-functional consumer app environment * Tech-savviness. You are proficient in managing and scaling workloads using technology ...

ElevenLabs

Localization Specialist

New York, NY · On-site

Build and manage a growing portfolio of new accounts across Media & Entertainment, publishing, and other industries adopting services powered by AI audio at scale. * Develop and execute strategies to ...

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How much do localization manager jobs pay per hour?

As of Sep 5, 2026, the average hourly pay for localization manager in Fort Lee, NJ is $48.26, according to ZipRecruiter salary data. Most workers in this role earn between $41.92 and $52.93 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 as a localization manager, 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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Sr Localization Project Manager

3B Staffing LLC

Roseland, NJ • On-site

Full-time

This job post has expired 1 day ago. Applications are no longer accepted.

Job description

Title: Sr Localization Project Manager

*Local to NJ

Description:

We are looking for a Senior Project Manager who will work alongside a team of friendly, passionate, and creative localization experts to bring our products to international markets. You create product plans that ensure our localization offerings meet the demands of our client's Agile development processes. We're looking for someone who excels when no two days are the same. Integrity, resilience, and pushing the boundaries are must-haves in this job. Whether you're in meetings with internal stakeholders, developers, or other product managers, you'll be the guiding voice that helps us clarify ideas so we can create truly global products. You stay close to localization market trends, anticipate our customers' next questions, and bring new ideas into the mix. You are technical and have passion for languages. You love evangelizing about localization and communicate with confidence.

You've worked with Agile teams and understand product delivery cycles and how to satisfy a diverse group of global stakeholders. You communicate progress to them and provide globalization consultancy using agile methodology. From concept to code, your voice will influence project success. As part of our team, you'll find exciting challenges, get opportunities to grow your career, and develop solid friendships as we delight our international users.

Responsibilities: Here's what you can expect on a typical day .

Scale. You'll join a diverse and dynamic team that is passionate about all things localization. You'll be a trusted technical advisor to help set strategy for the localization services and help scaling our different program pillars.

Research & Requirements. You'll look at localization as a product with capabilities and features. You'll work closely with the director of localization to prioritize new features and enhancements. You'll keep abreast of the latest technologies, trends and best practices in the industry, always learning and researching to make our client's localization services better. You'll incorporate what makes sense into the roadmap based on our clients, the market, goals, and what impact the future of tech will have on products and localization alike.

Relationships. You'll create strong alliances with diverse stakeholders and ensure everyone is in this together and communicates most appropriately. You'll collaborate across multiple teams with developers, other product managers, and UX teams, to name some, to continually drive innovation.

Measurement. You're a data guru. You have experience measuring the localized product effectiveness, reporting outcomes, driving priorities. You have experience with collection, analysis, and visualization of large dataset from various sources to measure localization ROI, track trends, etc.

Variety of work. There is no typical day. You could be working with development teams to automate localization processes , rolling out machine translation workflow to more project teams to realize effeciencies or administer our centralized translation management system.

Presentations. You'll speak to internal and external vendors to communicate and defend ideas while answering critical questions pertaining to all aspects of globalization.

Experience. You have experience in the localization industry where you worked on vendor and client side in addition to product management skills.

To Succeed In This Role:
You'll have a Bachelor's degree in computer science, localization management OR equivalent
You'll have 3-5 years of experience in the localization field in a technical capacity, preferably on both vendor and client sides
You'll have 1-2 years of experience in product management
Experience with internationalization best practice and tools (i.e. globalyzer)
Experience with XTM is required, other CAT tools a plus
Multilingual; a plus
Project Management and Localization Project Management Certifications; a plus

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