Software Localization Project Management - Manager

Apple products create powerful personal connections with customers worldwide. As the leader of the Software Localization Project Management team, you’ll ensure Apple delivers a world-class, fully localized software experience across all OS platforms and applications. In this role, you will guide a team of technical project managers responsible for tailoring localization for global software releases and driving support for international features. Partnering closely with engineering, translation, and QA teams, you’ll make sure Apple products feel as if they were designed specifically for every culture and market., * Lead a diverse team of project managers responsible for localizing Apple software releases

• Define goals, set priorities, and inspire experienced project managers to deliver their best work

• Own the overall localization quality of each release and act as a champion for international issues

• Partner with teams around the world to schedule engineering, translation, and QA resources aligned with product schedules

• Drive the prioritization and resolution of localizability issues across software engineering

• Evangelize localization considerations across the company to ensure products are designed with international customers in mind

• Define and drive localization process and tool improvements that increase quality, improve turnaround times, and reduce costs

• Scale localization systems and workflows to support global product launches at Apple’s pace and scale

Do you have experience in Tooling?, Do you have a Bachelor’s degree?, We’re looking for a hands-on leader with proven experience managing highly technical software projects, exceptional communication and influence skills, and extraordinary attention to detail. Experience leading technical teams is essential - this is a team of technical project managers focused on complex software releases.

This is more than a leadership role; it’s an opportunity to shape how millions of people experience technology in their daily lives. If you’re ready to lead with vision, inspire with purpose, and make an impact that lasts, we want you on our team., Extensive experience in software project management, ideally with global software releases.

Solid technical understanding of software product development

Highly motivated, self-starter with a strong sense of ownership

Minimum Qualifications

Proven ability to manage and deliver complex software projects at scale

Strong knowledge of internationalization, localization, and translation management systems

Exceptional cross-functional communication and influence skills

Excellent written and verbal communication with global teams

Experience solving complex problems through software tools and processes

Demonstrated ability to scale localization processes, tools, and teams to support global product launches

Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science, Linguistics, or a related field (or equivalent experience).

4.14.1 out of 5 stars San Diego, CA $167,500 - $252,100 a year, Pulled from the full job description

• Employee stock purchase plan
• Health insurance
• Retirement plan
• Dental insurance
• RSU, At Apple, base pay is one part of our total compensation package and is determined within a range. This provides the opportunity to progress as you grow and develop within a role. The base pay range for this role is between $167,500 and $252,100, and your base pay will depend on your skills, qualifications, experience, and location.

Apple employees also have the opportunity to become an Apple shareholder through participation in Apple’s discretionary employee stock programs. Apple employees are eligible for discretionary restricted stock unit awards, and can purchase Apple stock at a discount if voluntarily participating in Apple’s Employee Stock Purchase Plan. You’ll also receive benefits including: Comprehensive medical and dental coverage, retirement benefits, a range of discounted products and free services, and for formal education related to advancing your career at Apple, reimbursement for certain educational expenses - including tuition. Additionally, this role might be eligible for discretionary bonuses or commission payments as well as relocation. Learn more about Apple Benefits

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