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Senior Program Manager, Localization

Affirm is a public fintech company reinventing credit to be transparent and consumer-friendly. They seek a seasoned Localization Program Manager to own end-to-end localization strategy and execution, partnering with product, engineering, legal, marketing, and operations to deliver culturally relevant, compliant, and high-quality localized experiences as the company expands globally.

Skills

  • Proven program/project management for complex, cross-functional programs
  • Direct localization experience with TMS, CAT tools, CMS and machine translation workflows
  • Vendor selection, negotiation, and performance management experience
  • Working knowledge of internationalization (i18n) and globalization (g11n) best practices
  • Ability to prioritize, plan, and execute multiple concurrent initiatives across time zones
  • Strong written and verbal communication and stakeholder influence skills
  • Familiarity with regulatory requirements across international markets

Responsibilities

  • Define and execute localization strategy aligned to international expansion roadmap and success metrics
  • Lead cross-functional initiatives with product, engineering, legal, marketing, and customer ops to launch localized experiences
  • Manage localization tools, technology platforms (TMS, CAT tools) and third-party vendors, setting quality standards
  • Coordinate with legal, risk, and compliance to ensure local regulatory readiness for content and product elements
  • Advocate for cultural and linguistic appropriateness across tone, messaging, and design for each locale
  • Identify and implement process and tooling improvements to increase efficiency and scalability
  • Develop and manage localization budgets tied to maintenance and market expansion

Education

  • Bachelor's degree in Linguistics, Translation, International Business, Computer Science, or related field

Benefits

  • 100% subsidized medical coverage (and dental/vision) for employees and dependents
  • Flexible spending stipends for technology, food, lifestyle, and family-forming expenses
  • Employee Stock Purchase Plan (ESPP)
  • Competitive vacation and holiday schedules
  • Remote-first flexibility with occasional office presence for proximal roles
  • Inclusive hiring and reasonable accommodations during the interview process
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September 16, 2025
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