Localization Manager - Print Documentation, Localization & Release Engineering

Apple Apple · Big Tech · San Diego, CA · Software and Services

This role is for a Localization Manager responsible for the localization of printed materials and packaging workflows. While the role mentions utilizing genAI for efficiencies, its core function is not AI/ML development but rather managing localization processes and teams, with a focus on print and packaging.

What you'd actually do

  1. lead a team of Project Managers responsible for the localization of printed materials, including Info Guides, QuickStart Guides, and Features & Benefits labels.
  2. empowering and developing your team members, guiding them through localization workflows, and ensuring alignment on project management strategies.
  3. lead the team through an evolving packaging landscape and champion the adoption of emerging technologies to further advance quality and efficiency.
  4. collaborate cross-functionally with partners across Operations, Compliance, Legal, Environmental, Design, Engineering, and Localization — supporting ongoing initiatives and driving new environmental efforts across packaging.

Skills

Required

  • Extensive experience leading customer-facing programs across documentation or software platforms.
  • Proven expertise in scoping, scheduling, and resourcing multiple complex projects in partnership with cross-functional stakeholders, ensuring alignment and timely delivery.
  • Experience managing projects involving sensitive content, such as legal, regulatory, or compliance materials.
  • Demonstrated ability to provide guidance, direction, and day-to-day oversight of a project management team.
  • Exceptional communication skills, with the ability to effectively engage engineering, design, and content teams to ensure accurate and timely delivery of localized assets.
  • Proven track record of driving continuous process improvements and implementing scalable solutions to meet aggressive delivery schedules.
  • Self-motivated and proactive, with a demonstrated ability to independently learn and adopt new technologies.
  • Experience utilizing genAI to help drive efficiencies and transform workflows.

Nice to have

  • Fluency in a second language.
  • Proficiency with the Adobe Creative Suite.
  • Bachelor's degree in a relevant field, or equivalent experience in Computer Science.

What the JD emphasized

  • Extensive experience leading customer-facing programs across documentation or software platforms.
  • Proven expertise in scoping, scheduling, and resourcing multiple complex projects in partnership with cross-functional stakeholders, ensuring alignment and timely delivery.
  • Experience managing projects involving sensitive content, such as legal, regulatory, or compliance materials.
  • Demonstrated ability to provide guidance, direction, and day-to-day oversight of a project management team.
  • Proven track record of driving continuous process improvements and implementing scalable solutions to meet aggressive delivery schedules.
  • Experience utilizing genAI to help drive efficiencies and transform workflows.