Sr. Program Manager, Localization
About The Position
MiniMed is seeking an experienced Senior Business Process (BP) Program Manager to establish and lead our new Localization Shared Services program. In this high-impact role, you will own the strategy, budget, and execution of a scalable localization function spanning technical, regulatory, software, and marketing content. You will design the frameworks, select vendors, implement translation management systems, and set the quality standards that define how MiniMed communicates with patients and healthcare professionals worldwide. Working cross-functionally with project managers, line managers, and internal stakeholders, you will drive continuous improvement and ensure every localization initiative is delivered with precision and measurable impact — all in service of a company dedicated to transforming the lives of people living with diabetes.
Requirements
- Bachelor’s Degree and minimum of 7 years experience managing programs in medical device or other highly regulated industry OR Advanced Degree and minimum of 5 years experience managing programs in medical device or other highly regulated industry
Nice To Haves
- Degree in linguistics or languages
- 5+ years experience supporting localization for regulated industries
- Previous experience in medical device industry
- Cross functional leadership and collaboration across highly matrixed organization
- DITA XML or XSL-FO Certification or Training
- Experience with content management systems (CMS) and localization automation tools
- Experience with software localization
- Strong background in establishing KPIs and program metrics
- PMP or equivalent project management certification
- Strong stakeholder management and communication skills
Responsibilities
- Establish new Localization shared services program, including strategy and planning, budget ownership, and prioritization of initiatives.
- Creates framework for scalable localization processes, including vendor selection, TMS (Translation Management System) management and machine translation utilization.
- Establishes meaningful metrics and mechanisms to measure program success.
- Manages relationship with localization vendor(s).
- Establishes processes for monitoring linguistic quality standards
- Evaluates legacy processes for improvement opportunities, develops processes and solutions fit to purpose for different types of content (technical literature, software, marketing materials, and others).
- Develops mechanisms for monitoring project progress and for intervention and problem solving with project managers, line managers, and internal clients
Benefits
- health, dental, and vision insurance
- Health Savings Account
- Healthcare Flexible Spending Account
- life insurance
- long-term disability leave
- dependent daycare spending account
- incentive plans
- 401(k) plan with company match
- short-term disability coverage
- paid time off and holidays
- Employee Stock Purchase Plan
- Employee Assistance Program
- Non-qualified Retirement Plan Supplement
- Capital Accumulation Plan
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Senior
