About the job

BCforward is currently seeking a highly motivated : : Localization Program Manager – Remote

Job Title: Localization Program Manager (Junior)

Duration: 6+ month

Location: Fully Remote (Must work PST hours

About the Ro

leSalesforce is seeking a junior-level Localization Program Manager (LPM) to join our team on a contract basis for 6+ months. This is a hands-on, execution-focused role supporting multiple localization programs across product and content surfaces. You will work closely with engineers, vendors, and cross-functional partners to keep localization workflows running smoothly and at high quality

What You'll Work

OnLocalization Operati

• onsRun daily localization operations including triaging bugs, running releases, and coordinating linguistic testi
• ng.Proactively monitor string/label drop cycles, coordinate with localization vendors, and track delivery across active repos and projec
• ts.Serve as a localization point of contact for assigned product tea
• ms.Support engineer onboarding to localization workflows and file handling best practic
• es.Follow through on open items end-to-end, including unacknowledged PRs, pending vendor responses, and outstanding stakeholder decisio
• ns.Support in-context testing (ICT) to verify translated strings render correctly in live product U
• Is.Learn and work within existing Translation Management System (TMS) tooli

ng.Localization Quality Managem

• entManage LQA projects: select sampling, ensure timely linguist reviews, and route feedback to vendo
• rs.Project manage quality initiatives such as glossary localization and translation clean
• up.Help troubleshoot localization bugs and contribute to ongoing quality improvement effor
• ts.Surface process gaps and flag them for senior team revi

ew.Stakeholder & Process Optimizat

• ionConnect regularly with cross-functional stakeholders (engineers, marketing, vendor
• s).Write and maintain documentation for processes and best practic
• es.Optimize existing workflows and learn new localization methodologi

es.

Who You Are (Must-Have Qualificati

• ons)Education: Bachelor's degree in Localization Management, Language Translation, Translation Technology, or related field (recent graduates are strongly encouraged to app
• ly).Experience: 0–3 years of experience (candidates with more than 3 years are considered overqualified; fresh graduates welco
• me).Tools & Tech: Familiarity with Translation technologies, Software & Website localization workfl
• ows.AI Comfort: Comfortable working with Large Language Models (LLMs) in a localization cont
• ext.Soft Skills: Strong cross-functional communication skills; detail-oriented; dependable; takes initiat

ive.

Preferred/Nice-to-Have Skills (Teachable/Opti

• onal)Experience with a Translation Management System (TMS) or Version Control Systems (Git
• Hub).Familiarity with LQA tooling (specifically Content
• Quo).Exposure to software development cycles, scripting, Quality Management, or Data Analy

tics.

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