Localization Program Manager

Meta•Seattle, WA

4d•$132,000 - $189,000

About The Position

Meta is seeking a Localization Program Manager to help drive the next evolution of Localization at Meta: applying AI and automation to transform how our programs operate. You will own and drive localization programs across product lines, leveraging AI tools as a force multiplier to deliver localization at greater scale, speed, and quality. You will partner closely with cross-functional teams to ensure localized products reach global users — contributing to Meta's mission to connect people across languages and cultures.

Requirements

5+ years of experience in localization or equivalent program management, internationalization, or international product growth within a technology company
Experience managing cross-functional localization programs spanning multiple product lines, languages, and regional markets
Experience operationalizing localization strategy, including vendor management, quality frameworks, and integration of localization into product development lifecycles
Experience using data and metrics to inform program decisions and communicate priorities to stakeholders
Experience navigating cross-functional dependencies and driving alignment across product, engineering, and content teams

Nice To Haves

Experience establishing or contributing to localization standards adopted across multiple teams or product areas
Familiarity with internationalization engineering concepts such as Unicode handling, locale-specific formatting, and string externalization that affect localization feasibility
Experience supporting international product growth in emerging or high-complexity language markets, including right-to-left languages or markets with significant linguistic variation

Responsibilities

Own and drive localization programs across assigned product lines, identifying where existing workflows fall short and implementing AI-powered improvements to increase scale and efficiency
Navigate ambiguity in evolving product and AI landscapes — proactively identifying localization risks and unsolved problems, escalating effectively, and driving resolution across cross-functional partners
Leverage AI tools and automation as a force multiplier to redesign localization workflows, automating repetitive tasks and accelerating time-to-market across language markets
Evaluate and prioritize localization work within your program areas by assessing business impact, aligning with cross-functional partners on what to focus on, and ensuring resources are directed toward the highest-value opportunities
Build consensus and drive alignment across cross-functional stakeholders (Product, Engineering, Content Design, Legal, Regional Growth) to drive product team adoption of standardized localization workflows, reducing ad-hoc support and enabling the team to scale
Communicate program status, risks, and recommendations clearly to cross-functional partners and leadership, proactively surfacing tradeoffs and providing structured updates that enable informed decision-making
Coach and influence peers and partners on modern localization practices, building organizational capability by helping teams internalize how to build internationalization into their products and workflows from inception