Localization Project Manager II

Localization Project Manager

12+ months contract with possible extension

Hybrid in Austin , TX (Fortune 50 clients)

$50- $55.00/hr on w2 , DOE

Description:

The Services UI Localization team is looking for a Localization Project Manager (LPM) Contractor to manage the localization of new User Interface features across Media Products (including App Store, Commerce, and Wallet).

You will be responsible for executing and delivering high-quality localized features to our customers worldwide in up to 50 languages simultaneously. You will orchestrate localization projects across iOS, macOS, tvOS, watchOS, and Web platforms.

The ideal candidate will bring a strong mix of linguistic, technical, and project management skills to represent UI Localization to Engineering and Editorial teams. You will manage deliverables, build strategies, and leverage modern tools, including AI, to optimize workflows and ensure localization production is completed efficiently with no rework.

Key Qualifications

• Solid technical understanding of the software release cycle, internationalization standards, and localization QA.
• Hands-on experience with localization Content Management Systems (CMS), CAT/MT/ML tools, and bug tracking systems.
• Proven experience project managing multiple languages and the ability to deal with large volumes of data in up to 50 languages simultaneously.
• Experience utilizing AI tools and prompt engineering to optimize project management tasks, automate validation, and streamline localization workflows.
• Strong ability to create detailed localization requirement documents, manage schedules, and report on project status across major phases.
• Outstanding organizational and time-management skills with a demonstrated ability to execute independently in a fast-paced, high-volume environment.
• Excellent written and verbal cross-functional communication skills to coordinate with engineering, editorial, vendors, and QA teams.
• Ability to identify and prioritize key deliverables and call out blockers immediately to multi-functional partners.

Preferred Skills

• Competence working on iOS, macOS, tvOS, watchOS, and Web platforms, with strong familiarity with Media products (App Store, Commerce, Wallet, iCloud).
• Experience in software localization, internationalization, or globalization operations
• Prompt engineering experience, including structured prompting and iterative refinement, and AI workflow orchestration.
• Experience in e-commerce or media-related international marketplaces.
• Native-level fluency in one or more languages besides English

Education & Experience

• Bachelor's degree or equivalent experience in localization, project management, or a related technical field.

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Equal Employment Opportunity

PrideGlobal and it's affiliates are an equal opportunity employer. We do not discriminate on the basis of the race, religious creed, color, national origin, ancestry, physical disability, mental disability, reproductive health decision making, medical condition, genetic information, marital status, sex, gender, gender identity, gender expression, age, sexual orientation, veteran or military status, or any other characteristic protected by applicable federal, state, or local law.

Fair Chance Employment

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Accommodations

We are committed to providing reasonable accommodations to applicants and employees with disabilities. If you require a reasonable accommodation to participate in the application or interview process, or to perform the essential functions of this role, please contact us.

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