Program Manager – Translation & Program Execution

Program Manager – Translation & Program Execution

Apex Systems is a world class technology services business that incorporates industry insights and experience to deliver solutions that fulfill our clients' digital visions.

We're looking for a hands-on Program Manager to drive execution across a complex, cross-functional product environment, with a strong focus on translation and localization readiness.

This is not a traditional coordination role.

This role is about owning execution end-to-end, eliminating bottlenecks, and driving outcomes across multiple teams.

You will be responsible for ensuring that translation deliverables—from application content to user-facing artifacts—are fully integrated, validated, and ready for release, while also supporting broader program execution across a high-impact product program.

What You'll Do

• Own Translation & Localization Execution (PCO Readiness)
• Own the end-to-end flow across:
  Content readiness → development (strings/artifacts) → translation → review → defect closure
• Ensure all deliverables are fully translated, validated, and defect-free at release readiness
• Drive alignment across Engineering, UX, Localization, Regulatory, and external vendors
• Identify and remove bottlenecks caused by handoffs, misaligned timelines, and rework loops
• Define and enforce execution discipline: "Ready for translation" criteria, structured handoffs and clear ownership, manage evolving changes via controlled updates (not full-cycle rework)
• Own the loop from translation → issues → fixes → validation → readiness
• Drive Program Execution Across Work streams
• Support execution across key program areas as needed
• Drive:
  Milestone tracking and delivery alignment, cross-functional coordination, dependency management, identify, track, and mitigate risks and issues, contribute to program-level reporting and leadership updates
• Step in to own and stabilize execution where ownership or coordination gaps exist
• Tools & Operating Environment
• You will operate in a data-driven execution environment, leveraging tools such as:
  Jira – for managing work tracking, dependencies, and workflow visibility, Confluence – for documentation, process definition, and knowledge management, Smartsheet – for program tracking, cross-functional alignment, and reporting
• You should be comfortable setting up structure in these tools—not just consuming reports
• Experience creating clarity and visibility across messy, multi-team workflows is critical

What We're Looking For

Must Have

• 7–10+ years in program/project management in complex, cross-functional environments
• Proven ability to drive execution across multiple teams with heavy dependencies
• Strong track record of delivering outcomes—not just tracking status
• Experience working with engineering, content, and/or documentation workflows
• Strong working proficiency in Jira, Confluence, and Smartsheet
• Ability to influence teams and drive alignment without direct authority

Nice to Have

• Experience in localization, translation workflows, or global product delivery
• Background in regulated industries (medical device, healthcare, pharma)
• Familiarity with:
  Mobile / cloud software development, vendor-based execution models, Agile / SAFe environments

What Success Looks Like

• Translation and localization execution becomes predictable, stable, and aligned to release timelines
• Significant reduction in delays caused by handoffs and misaligned execution cycles
• Clear, real-time visibility into work in progress, risks, and readiness
• Stronger execution and coordination across program work streams

This Role Is NOT For You If…

• You focus primarily on status updates instead of driving execution
• You rely on meetings and coordination alone to solve problems
• You prefer clearly defined boundaries vs stepping in to solve complex issues

Everforth Apex is a world-class IT services company that serves thousands of clients across the globe. When you join Everforth Apex, you become part of a team that values innovation, collaboration, and continuous learning. We offer quality career resources, training, certifications, development opportunities, and a comprehensive benefits package. Our commitment to excellence is reflected in many awards,…