Senior Localization Project Manager
Senior Localization Project Manager
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Job Description
We power peoples progress.
At Preply were all about creating life-changing learning experiences. We help people discover the magic of the perfect tutor craft a personalized learning journey and stay motivated to keep growing. Our approach is human-led tech-enabled - and its creating real impact. So far 90000 tutors have delivered over 20 million lessons to learners in more than 175 countries. Every Preply lesson sparks change fuels ambition and drives progress that matters.
Meet the team!
At Preply were on a mission to create world-class localized experiences that connect learners and tutors across the globe. As a Senior Localization Project Manager youll play a key role in shaping how our product resonates across different languages and cultures.
Youll be joining a dynamic cross-functional team that is passionate about ensuring every user experience feels authentic and impactful - no matter where they are in the world. We thrive on innovation collaboration and a data-driven approach to quality balancing linguistic excellence with the speed of global expansion.
We are seeking a strategic and execution-focused Senior Localization Project Manager to lead our Scalability workstream driving the evolution of localization operations in a fast-paced global EdTech environment. This is a strategic role that combines hands-on project management with operations leadership focusing on building scalable processes managing cross-functional workflows and driving operational excellence across our localization ecosystem.
What youll be doing:
Operations Leadership
- Lead the scalability workstream developing and implementing strategies to scale localization operations efficiently
- Design and optimize end-to-end localization workflows that adapt to new content types and evolving business needs
- Drive capacity planning initiatives including resource forecasting utilization optimization and demand management
- Establish and maintain operational metrics and KPIs to measure scalability success
Project Management Excellence
- Manage complex multi-language product localization projects from initiation to delivery
- Coordinate with cross-functional teams (Product Engineering Design Marketing) to ensure seamless process integration
- Manage project timelines budgets and resource allocation across multiple concurrent initiatives
- Collaborate closely with the Quality stream to ensure scalable quality assurance practices
Team Leadership & Development
- Lead and mentor 2 project managers providing guidance on best practices and career development
- Provide strategic oversight and guidance while empowering PMs to independently manage their assigned domains
- Foster a culture of operational excellence and continuous improvement
Vendor & Process Management
- Provide guidance on development and implementation vendor management strategies including hiring criteria onboarding processes and engagement models
- Streamline internal and cross-functional processes to reduce bottlenecks and improve efficiency including pricing models and vendor mix
- Lead process documentation and standardization initiatives
Technology & Innovation
- Partner with tech teams to strengthen tooling foundations and automation capabilities
- Identify opportunities to leverage AI for scale and quality improvements
- Drive adoption of new technologies and tools that enhance operational efficiency
- Support the implementation of systematic quality practices through technology
What you need to succeed:
- 5 years of localization project management experience with at least 2 years in senior/lead roles
- Proven track record of scaling localization operations in fast-growing tech companies
- Experience managing end-to-end product localization workflows for consumer-facing applications
- Strong background in vendor management and external partner relationships
- Experience leading and developing project management teams
- Demonstrated expertise in process optimization and operational efficiency
- Experience in leveraging AI solutions and leading adoption to operationalization
- Familiarity with localization tools CAT tools and project management platforms
- Strong analytical skills with experience in capacity planning and resource forecasting
- Professional fluency in English
- Native level proficiency in Polish Japanese or Korean is a plus
- Experience in EdTech or marketplace platforms desirable
Why youll love it at Preply:
- Open collaborative dynamic and diverse culture
- Generous monthly allowance for lessons on
- Learning & Development budget including time off for your self-development
- Competitive financial package with equity leave allowance and health insurance
- Access to free mental health support platforms
- Not in Barcelona We offer an attractive relocation package to join us in our Preply Barcelona Hub
- Access to Gympass-partnered wellness and gym centers throughout Spain to promote and support well-being and physical health;
- Opportunity to shape the lives of learners and tutors from over 175 countries through language learning and teaching
Our Principles
- Care to change the world - We are passionate about our work and care deeply about its impact to be life changing.
- We do it for learners - For both Preply and tutors learners are why we do what we do. Every day we focus on empowering tutors to deliver an exceptional learning experience.
- Keep perfecting - To create an outstanding customer experience we focus on simplicity smoothness and enjoyment continually perfecting it as every detail matters.
- Now is the time - In a fast-paced world it matters how quickly we act. Now is the time to make great things happen.
- Disciplined execution - What makes us disciplined is the excellence in our execution. We set clear goals focus on what matters and utilize our resources efficiently.
- Dive deep - We leverage business acumen and curiosity to investigate disparities between numbers and stories unlocking meaningful insights to guide our decisions.
- Growth mindset - We proactively seek growth opportunities and believe todays best performance becomes tomorrows starting point. We humbly embrace feedback and learn from setbacks.
- Raise the bar - We raise our performance standards continuously alongside each new hire and promotion. We build diverse and high-performing teams that can make a real difference.
- Challenge disagree and commit - We value open and candid communication even when we dont fully agree. We speak our minds challenge when necessary and fully commit to decisions once made.
- One Preply - We prioritize collaboration inclusion and the success of our team over personal ambitions. Together we support and celebrate each others progress.
Diversity Equity and Inclusion
Preply is committed to creating a diverse and inclusive environment where people from all backgrounds can thrive. Different opinions and viewpoints are key ingredients in our success as a multicultural Ed-Tech company.
Preply will consider all applications for employment without regard to race color religion gender identity or expression sexual orientation national origin disability age or veteran status. Together we are The World Class.
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Required Experience:
Senior IC
Employment Type
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