Turnitin, LLC
Tech / AI / Software
SeniorLocalizationProductProgramManager
“Senior Localization Product Program Manager at Turnitin, LLC. Skills: Localization Program Strategy & Execution, Global User Experience & Quality, Language Asset Governance, Operational & Vendor Management, Cross-Functional Collaboration, Process Improvement, program management, project management, localization, localization strategy, vendor management, internationalization (i18n), globalization (g11n). Define, develop, and execute Turnitin’s end-to-end localization strategy in alignment with co”
Industry & Context.
effectively identifies and closes product or program operational gaps with minimal support.
What They're Looking For.
Must Have
8+ years of related experience in program, project management, and/or localization., Demonstrated experience in crafting localization strategy and leading cross-functional initiatives to launch successful localized products., Experience collaborating with and managing localization and linguistics vendors to ensure high-quality delivery., Mastery of Translation Management Systems (TMS), Computer-Assisted Translation (CAT) tools, machine translation, and content management systems., Mastery of at least one product line or program AND multiple product functions (e. g. , quality, communication, operations). operational, organizational, and project management abilities, including experience building and scaling processes from the ground up, and navigating ambiguity and dependencies in an agile environment., Exceptional oral and written communication skills in ability to influence stakeholders and present plans to diverse audiences., Experience working in a highly cross-functional setting, driving results across various teams and time zones.
Nice to Have
Thorough understanding of internationalization (i18n) and globalization (g11n) concepts and standards such as Unicode and CLDR., Demonstrated experience applying AI tools, machine translation (NMT), or LLMs to improve localization workflows., Familiarity with Agile development workflows, including Scrum or Kanban., Experience with localization programs or project management with educational institutions and/or in the EdTech industry., Master’s degree in Localization, Linguistics, International Studies, Computer Science, or related field.
What You'll Do.
and execute Turnitin’s end-to-end localization strategy in alignment with company objectives.
Manage project planning cycles
coordinate stakeholders
and oversee localization workflows from initiation to launch
all while minimizing risks and blockers.
Establish and ensure high-quality localization standards
linguistic validation
Update and maintain documentation for product or program developments.
Build and scale key asset usage including glossaries
and AI-ready datasets to support consistent
inclusive brand experiences.
Identify and close product or program operational gaps with minimal support.
Oversee vendor evaluations
ensure accurate budget tracking
and manage third-party localization vendor quality.
Organize and facilitate data-driven change management.
Serve as a change agent centered on consultation around process and continuous improvement
optimizing workflows from initiation through post-launch.
How You'll Work.
Team & Collaboration
Collaborate closely with product, engineering, and UX teams to establish and execute localization strategies, optimize workflows, and maintain exceptional quality standards across all Turnitin offerings.; Collaborate across Product and other teams to improve product quality and operations.; Collaborate across Product and other teams (including technology, marketing, and UX) to organize and facilitate data-driven change management.; Experience working in a highly cross-functional setting, driving results across various teams and time zones.; Collaboration & Influencing: Effectively communicates and cooperates to achieve networks with key contacts outside own area of expertise; One Team: We strive to break down silos, collaborate effectively, and celebrate each others' successes.
Communication Scope
Exceptional oral and written communication skills; ability to influence stakeholders; present plans to diverse audiences
Process & Methodology
program management, project management, Manage multiple product and program roadmaps with minimal supervision., Manage project planning cycles, define processes, coordinate stakeholders, oversee localization workflows, minimizing risks and blockers, operational, organizational, and project management abilities, building and scaling processes from the ground up, navigating ambiguity and dependencies in an agile environment
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