Localization Project Manager, LMC GBM

About the Team

The Language Management Center (LMC) team within Global Business Marketing (GBM) offers an array of translation and localization services to all TikTok functional teams included in Global Business Solutions. Our team's scope includes written content for the TikTok For Business official website, external communication materials, sponsorship plans, marketing solutions, training materials, and articles posted on our knowledge center.

Responsibilities

• Manage each step of the localization process: initiating, executing, and closing projects
• Communicate effectively and proactively with stakeholders—especially those from North America markets—to ensure effective cross-team collaboration
• Coordinate with internal requestors and external Language Service Providers (LSPs) to guarantee on-time, high-quality delivery of written content
• Analyze source files to identify potential challenges and establish preventative measures
• Keep a running record of financial data for each project to ensure expenditure does not exceed the budget
• Organize training sessions for LSPs to review feedback and troubleshoot all project-related issues
• Propose suggestions to the team for process improvement and tool and system optimization

Requirements

Minimum Qualifications

• Bachelor's Degree or equivalent practical experience is required
• Minimum 4 years of localization project management experience
• Exceptional verbal and written communication skills in English
• Proven track record of managing language localization projects and previous experience collaborating with LSPs in North America
• Detail-oriented, quality-focused with the ability to manage multiple tasks effectively
• Excellent organizational, time management, and communication skills

Preferred Qualifications

• Familiarity with computer-aided translation platforms or tools such as SDL Studio, XTM Cloud, or WorldServer
• Cross-functional collaboration experience working with stakeholders from product, marketing, or technology teams is a plus

About TikTok

TikTok is the leading destination for short-form mobile video. Our mission is to inspire creativity and bring joy. TikTok's global headquarters are in Los Angeles and Singapore, with additional offices in New York City, London, Dublin, Paris, Berlin, Dubai, Jakarta, Seoul, and Tokyo.

Why Join Us

At TikTok, inspiring creativity is at the core of our mission. Our innovative product helps people authentically express themselves, discover, and connect. We create value for our communities, inspire creativity, and bring joy. We lead with curiosity, humility, and a desire to make an impact in a rapidly growing tech company. Every challenge is an opportunity to learn and innovate as one team. We embrace an "Always Day 1" mindset to achieve meaningful breakthroughs.

Pay

The base salary range for this position is $92,340 - $159,600 annually. Compensation may vary based on qualifications, skills, competencies, experience, and location. Base pay is one part of the total package, which may include additional discretionary bonuses, incentives, and restricted stock units.

Benefits

• Day one access to medical, dental, and vision insurance
• 401(k) savings plan with company match
• Paid parental leave
• Short-term and long-term disability coverage
• Life insurance
• Wellbeing benefits
• 10 paid holidays per year
• 10 paid sick days per year
• 17 days of Paid Personal Time (prorated upon hire with increasing accruals by tenure)