Localization Program Manager

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About the Role

Twitch 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 are looking for a dynamic and passionate Localization Program Manager to join our team. In this role, you will play a key part in the management of localization projects, with a particular focus on implementing robust quality assurance frameworks and supporting efforts to implement AI translation solutions. You'll work closely with cross-functional teams including Engineering, Design, Product, Marketing, Creative, Customer Trust, and Partnerships, both in the US and internationally.

You can work from San Francisco, CA; Irvine, CA; Seattle, WA; New York, NY; or Remote in the US.

You Will:

• Manage end-to-end localization for programs into 27 languages
• Support team members as needed on launches that require a specific focus on creative asset localization, terminology building and product UI translation
• Help define and implement efficient and scalable Internationalization quality frameworks and metrics for multiple products and content types across Twitch
• Improve the localization program by continually evolving processes based on feedback and incorporating industry best practices (AI solutions)
• Collaborate with internal and external partners to ensure highest internationalization and linguistic quality as well as adherence to the Twitch brand and tone of voice 

You Have:

• 5+ years of localization project/program management experience
• Experience managing stakeholders, and cross-organizational dependencies
• Experience with Localization QA and quality metrics
• Experience managing localization vendors 
• A passion to scale processes, a willingness to learn new technologies, and adapt to ongoing project needs
• Excellent verbal, written, and interpersonal communication and at least one additional language : native Chinese or Japanese preferred

Bonus Points

• Knowledge of Smartling (or similar translation management system)
• Solid understanding of data manipulation

Perks

• Medical, Dental, Vision & Disability Insurance
• 401(k)
• Maternity & Parental Leave
• Flexible PTO
• Amazon Employee Discount

We are an equal opportunity employer and value diversity at Twitch. We do not discriminate on the basis of race, religion, color, national origin, gender, sexual orientation, age, marital status, veteran status, or disability status.

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. 

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Job ID: TW8607

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