Localization Project Manager; Print at Apple San Diego, CA

Localization Project Manager (Print) – San Diego, California, United States – Software and Services.

Posted:
Mar 13, 2025. Weekly

Hours:

40. Role Number: .

We are looking for a motivated and energetic Localization Project Manager to join the team dedicated to bringing Apple's products to the world. Our team is responsible for producing print and digital documentation for Apple hardware and software in over 40 languages. This role requires close cross‑functional collaboration with internal and external teams, including but not limited to project management, graphic design, engineering, translation, and regional localization QA teams.

The fast‑paced environment requires the ability to work autonomously and manage aggressive delivery schedules. We are looking for someone who is adaptable and can respond quickly, energetically, and enthusiastically to changes. Must have cross‑functional communication skills and experience. Candidates should have excellent problem‑solving and negotiation skills and a passion for improving processes and tools. The right mix of technical, organizational, and communication skills is the key to success.

Attention to detail and a proven ability to manage priorities are essential.

• Working cross‑functionally to develop, communicate and maintain a schedule for localization efforts
• Working with creative and technical DRIs to distill needs and priority of tools and content requests
• Defining strategy/resource needs for assigned project
• Coordinating with internal and external teams to align documentation efforts and create schedules that ensure high‑quality results
• Communicating project status to stakeholders and senior leadership
• Identifying and managing schedule risks
• Reconciling schedule conflicts by working with project stakeholders to establish priorities
• Following up on all internationalization and localization issues
• Maintaining workload and vendor estimated and actual spend data for assigned projects
• Identify gaps or inefficiencies in project management tools and processes within and between teams and suggest improvements

• Solid knowledge of internationalization and localization
• Experience managing localized documentation or similar deliverables
• Experience working cross‑functionally to deliver results
• A proven track record of successfully managing multiple complex projects concurrently
• Experience with macOS, iOS, tvOS, visionOS, and watchOS

• Knowledge of Adobe Creative Cloud applications
• Fluency in a second language
• Passion and reputation for innovation
• Excellent attention to detail
• Exceptional verbal and written communication skills
• Self‑motivated and proactive with demonstrated creative and critical thinking capabilities

Base pay range: $129,600 – $236,300, commensurate with skills, qualifications, experience, and location. Employees may also participate in discretionary stock programs and the Employee Stock Purchase Plan. Benefits include comprehensive medical and dental coverage, retirement benefits, discounted products and free services, and educational expense reimbursement for formal education related to career development.

Apple is an equal opportunity employer committed to inclusion and diversity. We seek to promote equal opportunity for all applicants without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, veteran status, or other legally protected characteristics. Apple participates in the E‑Verify program where required and provides reasonable accommodations for applicants with disabilities. Apple will not discriminate or retaliate against applicants on the basis of compensation inquiries.

Apple will consider qualified applicants with criminal histories in a manner consistent with applicable law.