Program Manager - Localization

About the role

Innovation. Sustainability. Productivity. This is how we are Breaking New Ground in our mission to sustainably advance the noble work of farmers and builders everywhere. With a growing global population and increased demands on resources, our products are instrumental to feeding and sheltering the world.

Grow a Career. Build a Future!

If the opportunity to build your skills as part of a collaborative, global team excites you, you’re in the right place.

Job Purpose

The Localization Program Manager will lead and coordinate all aspects of language translation initiatives across CNHi products and platforms. This role is critical in ensuring high-quality, localized content for digital products, aligning with business priorities, customer needs, and product release schedules. The Program Manager is responsible for delivering all translation projects on time, within scope, and within budget, while managing cross-functional coordination across internal teams and external vendors.

Key Responsibilities

• Strategic Coordination & Planning
• Manage translation efforts across platforms including Displays (Fred/Falcon, NGMA, Gen3), cloud applications (FieldOps web and mobile), and Construction Equipment.
• Facilitate coordination and decision-making between internal teams (GPP, Translation, Engineering) and external partners to ensure alignment on priorities, timelines, and quality standards.
• Define translation priorities using analytics, KPIs, and business objectives.
• Establish success metrics and communicate progress to stakeholders and leadership.
• Manage budget and resource planning, including external vendor coordination.
• Identify and mitigate risks related to translation quality and delivery timelines.
• Conduct regular updates, alignment meetings, and escalation processes to ensure transparency.

• Translation Process Management
• Oversee all phases of the translation lifecycle, including:
• Basic transaction cadence
• Verification process
• Terminology management
• Defect tracking and resolution

• Verification & Localized Translation Management
• Align with GPP on vehicle, brand, and language priorities.
• Develop and manage test protocols and milestone timelines.
• Clock timing between internal and external teams to align with release schedules.
• Define and manage internal validation reviewer processes.
• Track goals and progress.

• Project Governance & Stakeholder Engagement
• Develop and maintain project plans, timelines, and resource allocations.
• Facilitate cross-functional meetings to ensure alignment across engineering, UX, product, and localization teams.
• Provide regular updates to leadership and stakeholders through reports and presentations.

• System Integration & Updates
• Oversee updates to the XTM translation system.
• Coordinate with translation, system, and engineering teams to resolve issues.
• Manage deliverables and timelines for development branches.
• Track projects using tools such as Jira, Confluence, Polarion

Experience Required

• Bachelor’s degree in business, engineering, or related field. Preferred electrical and/or mechanical engineering experience.
• Minimum 2 years related experience, or equivalent combination of education and experience.
• Experience with program management and/or formal project management training (PMP or similar qualifications) is preferred.
• Experience with ERP systems and Change Management (ECOs).
• Proven experience in localization or translation project management.
• Strong organizational and communication skills.
• Ability to work cross-functionally with product, engineering, and UX teams.
• Experience in agricultural or industrial equipment industry is a plus.

Preferred Qualifications

• Preferred experience with hardware & software development as it relates to electronics (ECUs), introduction of new hardware into manufacturing.
• Proficient with a computer, including Microsoft Office programs.
• Working knowledge of Microsoft Project and/or other program management tools.
• Working knowledge of Atlassian Tools, JIRA Scrum Methodologies, Polarion.
• Exceptional oral and written communications.
• Strong organizational, multi-tasking, and time management skills.
• Team player who is self-motivated and has ability to work with minimal supervision.
• Familiarity with translation management systems (e.g., XTM).
• Familiarity with translation processes
• Strong leadership and team influence.
• Effective problem-solving and decision-making abilities.
• High attention to detail in managing multilingual content.

Pay Transparency

The annual salary for this role is $106,725 - $163,645 plus any applicable bonus (Actual salaries will vary and will be based on various factors, such as skill, experience and qualification for the role.)

What We Offer

• Dynamic career opportunities across an international landscape.
• As an equal opportunity employer, we are committed to delivering value for all our employees and fostering a culture of respect.
• We offer regional comprehensive benefits, including:
• Savings & Retirement benefits
• Tuition reimbursement
• Parental leave
• Adoption assistance
• Fertility & Family building support
• Employee Assistance Programs
• Charitable contribution matching and Volunteer Time Off

Equal Opportunity Employer

We are committed to delivering value for all our employees and fostering a culture of respect. As an equal opportunity employer, we consider candidates regardless of race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, nationality, place of origin, disability, marital status, family status, age, or any other ground prohibited by applicable provincial human rights legislation.

Contact Information

If you need reasonable accommodation with the application process, please contact us at narecruitingmailbox@cnhind.com.