Backbone is looking for a Localization Program Manager to help bring our product to more international markets. A Localization Program Manager is responsible for all aspects of the localization workflow from the initial development all the way to when the product launches to the public. They ensure we are following the best practices for both localization and globalization. This requires someone who will work with other members across the entire company bring a product that feels local to our users. The Localization Program Manager will have the ability to influence the roadmap to ensure that experience is seen across the entire company’s portfolio. Enjoy your job from anywhere as the team is fully remote or join people at one of our offices in Portland and San Francisco.

Work with commercial teams to understand market feedback and determine prioritization of various modes of localization, to include language, content, partnerships, services, and/or payment systems

Manage localization projects and requirements across translators, vendors, and reviewers

Work with translators to drive high-quality output

Source and bring on translators, reviewers, and vendors

Oversee the localization budget for products

Establish and maintain workflows to guarantee accurate translations through our translations management tools and services

Work with cross-functional teams to ensure we’re accounting for localization and globalization across various aspects of product development.

Bachelor’s degree in a relevant field (i.e., localization or languages) or equivalent practical experience

5+ years of prior localization management experience, working on projects that involve language launches, and managing external vendors

Experience with industry-standard localization systems and tools

Experience handling multiple projects for multiple locales simultaneously

Bonus points

Experience working with launching both hardware and software products in other languages