Project Manager - Metadata @ Netflix

Project Manager - Metadata

Posted on 2/2/2022

INACTIVE

Locations

Los Angeles, CA, USA • Los Gatos, CA, USA

Experience Level

Entry

Junior

Mid

Senior

Expert

Desired Skills

Management

Marketing

Requirements

Bachelors, or Masters degree, in Localization, Language Studies, or International Studies
5+ years of prior localization project management experience, working on projects that involve language launches, software, creative content and/or subtitle localization
Experience working in media and entertainment on the product side
Working knowledge of industry standard localization tools
Excellent written and verbal communication skills
Strong analytical problem-solving skills
Experience working in an internet company
Bias to action, proactive & innovative by nature
Strong attention to detail

Responsibilities

Manage localization projects and requirements across external vendors
Work cross-functionally with Netflix stakeholders to identify critical business blockers and collaborate to solve and optimize these
Oversee end to end localization workflow using our translation management tools and systems
Identify and manage project risk through prioritization, bug management, and any other means necessary
Manage independent projects within the program
Drive high quality output from localization vendors & freelancers
Oversee the localization budget for your projects through gathering data on the cost, timeliness and quality of your projects
Contribute to project kick offs & meetings with cross functional groups for planning
Manage & train different vendors, translators and reviewers
Evangelize Globalization to stakeholders
Support innovation initiatives like A/B Tests

Localization at Netflix is centered around linguistic excellence, a great team environment, and cutting edge technology. We are responsible for the translation and cultural adaptation of everything Netflix creates, from beautiful user interfaces to cinematic original programming. Explosive, innovative marketing campaigns to press releases that appear in the biggest media outlets in the world. Our work is not just about translation, it is about providing our users with an experience that feels local.

Netflix is a global product and our Localization team needs to scale to support that. We are currently looking for a Localization Project Manager to help bring the Netflix experience to international markets.

As a Localization Project Manager, you work with one or more Localization Program Managers for our different product components (business areas). You are responsible for all elements of the localization workflow from request creation to job completion for an AB test, feature productization or supporting effort.

A successful candidate is a highly motivated individual who works comfortably and autonomously in a fast-paced environment. You have a demonstrated ability to manage priorities and projects and the right mix of organizational and communication skills.

Responsibilities:

Manage localization projects and requirements across external vendors
Work cross-functionally with Netflix stakeholders to identify critical business blockers and collaborate to solve and optimize these
Oversee end to end localization workflow using our translation management tools and systems
Identify and manage project risk through prioritization, bug management, and any other means necessary
Manage independent projects within the program
Drive high quality output from localization vendors & freelancers
Oversee the localization budget for your projects through gathering data on the cost, timeliness and quality of your projects
Contribute to project kick offs & meetings with cross functional groups for planning
Manage & train different vendors, translators and reviewers
Evangelize Globalization to stakeholders
Support innovation initiatives like A/B Tests

Qualifications:

Bachelor’s, or Masters degree, in Localization, Language Studies, or International Studies
5+ years of prior localization project management experience, working on projects that involve language launches, software, creative content and/or subtitle localization
Experience working in media and entertainment on the product side
Working knowledge of industry standard localization tools
Excellent written and verbal communication skills
Strong analytical problem-solving skills
Experience working in an internet company
Bias to action, proactive & innovative by nature
Strong attention to detail

5,001-10,000 employees

Website

Subscription streaming entertainment service

Company Overview

Netflix's mission is to entertain the world. The company operates a streaming platform for movies & TV shows and has over 222 million subscribers globally.

Benefits

Free lunches
Up to 12 months' maternity and paternity leave
Unlimited vacation days, within reason
Open working hours (at the California office)
Health, vision, and dental insurance
Employee stock purchase plan
Mobile phone discounts

Company Core Values

Inclusion
Innovation
Passion
Curiosity
Judgment
Communication
Courage
Selflessness
Integrity
Impact