Localization Program Manager, Globalization Operations

About the role

At Netflix, our mission is to entertain the world. We are a dream team obsessed with the uncomfortable excitement of discovering what happens when you merge creativity, intuition and cutting-edge technology. Come be a part of what’s next.

Responsibilities

• Collaborate closely with Consumer Insights, Customer Services, Product Mgmt, Engineering and Content Design.
• Develop and manage the localization strategy & roadmap, schedules, budget and quality for your area.
• Ensure the successful launch of the Netflix experience and content internationally.
• Manage large scale technical, and cross-functional programs to delivery.
• Define, collaborate and influence at senior level on the best localization strategy.
• Engage, influence and evangelize upstream and often with partners to facilitate their understanding and path to seamless global member experience via successful localization.
• Partner with Product and Engineering teams to set up new business areas from zero.
• Establish and ensure high quality localization standards, while overseeing the program for your component end to end, from Innovation to QC needs.

Requirements

• Bachelors or Masters degree in Languages, Localization, International studies, Business management, technology management, Communication studies or equivalent experience.
• 7+ years experience in localization program management working on language launches, global software launches, creative content and/or subtitle localization.
• 7+ years of production or program management at senior levels.
• Solid in-depth knowledge of internationalization and localization.
• Confident in industry standard localization tools including various Translation Management Systems.
• Fluency in a non-English language (plus).
• Exposure/experience with consumer-facing product.

Qualifications

• Ability to lead large scale technical, and cross-functional programs to delivery.
• Confidence in industry standard localization tools including various Translation Management Systems.
• Fluency in a non-English language (plus).
• Exposure/experience with consumer-facing product.

Skills

• Partnering with Localization Project Managers and Program Managers, regional stakeholders, product managers plus upstream XF partners in the content (show/game/podcast) lifecycle.
• Overseeing the entire Localization program - you provide a localization throughline.
• Defining, collaborating and influencing at senior level on the best localization strategy that guarantees the most effective and efficient launch of Netflix experience in all languages for our members.
• Engaging, influencing and evangelizing upstream and often with partners to facilitate their understanding and path to seamless global member experience via successful localization.
• Partnering with Product and Engineering teams to set up new business areas from zero.
• Establishing and ensuring high quality localization standards, while overseeing the program for your component end to end, from Innovation to QC needs.

Benefits

Netflix provides comprehensive benefits including Health Plans, Mental Health support, a 401(k) Retirement Plan with employer match, Stock Option Program, Disability Programs, Health Savings and Flexible Spending Accounts, Family-forming benefits, and Life and Serious Injury Benefits. We also offer paid leave of absence programs.

Pay

Generally, our compensation structure consists solely of an annual salary; we do not have bonuses. You choose each year how much of your compensation you want in salary versus stock options. To determine your personal top of market compensation, we rely on market indicators and consider your specific job family, background, skills, and experience to determine your compensation in the market range. The range for this role is $230,000.00 - $360,000.00.

Schedule

We are currently seeking a full-time position.