Program Manager II

Program Manager II

BCforward is seeking a Localization Program Manger to work remote

Program Manager
Start/End Dates: 4/18/2025 - 12/17/2025
Work Location: US - IA - Remote
Localization Program Manager
Pay: $5-$55/hr
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
-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
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 communicating across and driving results among a variety of cross-functional stakeholders, working across time zones and international offices
-Experience in identifying and driving forward work in ambiguous environment
-Experience analyzing and interpreting complex data sets to inform business decisions
-Skilled in building and optimizing complex workflows
-Track record of 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
-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
-Knowledge of AI technologies and potential application in localization workflows
1) Top 3 must-have HARD skills:
- 3+ years of experience in localization program or project management
- Familiarity with localization standards and best practices
- Experience communicating across and driving results among a variety of cross-functional stakeholders, working across time zones and international offices
2) Good to have skills:
- Experience in identifying and driving forward work in ambiguous environment
- Track record of staying focused, prioritizing and creating structure across large, ambiguous programs and setting goals for long-term initiatives
3) Years of experience needed:
- 3+ years of experience in localization program or project management

Interested candidates please send resume in Word format Please reference job code 237519 when responding to this ad.