About the RoleTwitch is a globally renowned brand with a dedicated following across the world. Localization is at the heart of our mission to connect creators with their communities on a global scale.
We're looking for a Localization Program Manager to own the operational core of our localization program - vendor coordination, content workflows, quality processes, and launch execution across 29 languages. You'll join a lean team of senior professionals who operate as strategic partners to Product and Engineering and focus on bringing global users a native experience. Strong performers can take on increasing scope over time.
You can work from San Francisco, CA; Irvine, CA; Seattle, WA.
You Will:- Manage end-to-end localization into 29 languages, including launches that require creative asset localization, terminology building and testing
- Monitor continuous localization operations while identifying and implementing opportunities for improvement.
- Run and evolve localization quality processes: coordinate testing, build LQA workflows and propose improvements based on data.
- Monitor and improve translation quality output by developing and maintaining linguistic assets
- Influence upstream content operations for seamless, context-rich translations.
- Build localization metrics reports (turnaround, quality scores, cost per word)
You Have:- 5+ years of localization project/program management experience
- Experience managing stakeholders and cross-organizational dependencies
- Experience with enterprise localization tools, translation management platforms (Smartling, memoQ, Phrase or similar), and developing and maintaining linguistic assets and workflows
- Excellent verbal, written, and interpersonal communication
- Native speaker of one additional language
Bonus Points- An analytical mindset, with the ability to visualize data, connect the dots, and turn localization insights into decisions that drive business and tooling outcomes.
- Native French, German, Chinese or Japanese preferred
- Experience designing and implementing scalable localization processes and technical automation
- Track record of building localization programs from scratch or through transformation
- Experience evaluating MT/LLM quality in production workflows
- Solid understanding of localization metrics and data manipulation
Perks- Medical, Dental, Vision & Disability Insurance
- 401(k)
- Maternity & Parental Leave
- Flexible PTO
- Amazon Employee Discount
Pursuant to the San Francisco Fair Chance Ordinance, we will consider for employment qualified applicants with arrest and conviction records.
Pursuant to the Los Angeles Fair Chance Ordinance, we will consider for employment qualified applicants with arrest and conviction records.
Job ID: TW9236
The base salary range for this position is listed below. Your Amazon package will include sign-on payments and restricted stock units (RSUs). Final compensation will be determined based on factors including experience, qualifications, and location. Amazon also offers comprehensive benefits including health insurance (medical, dental, vision, prescription, Basic Life & AD&D insurance and option for Supplemental life plans, EAP, Mental Health Support, Medical Advice Line, Flexible Spending Accounts, Adoption and Surrogacy Reimbursement coverage), 401(k) matching, paid time off, and parental leave. Learn more about our benefits at https://amazon.jobs/en/benefits.
US, WA, Seattle - Annually
$82,700-$129,800 USD
US, CA, San Francisco - Annually
$81,600-$142,800 USD
US, CA, Irvine - Annually
$74,200-$129,800 USD
