APAC Sr. Localization Program Manager (Tinder Korea)
Seoul, South KoreaFull-TimeManagerProduct / Project
Skills
What You’ll Do
- Drive regional localization execution and strategy alignment: Own the end-to-end localization program for APAC, translating global strategy into regional priorities and scalable programs.
- Act as a regional thought partner: Collaborate with the Sr. Manager of Globalization and the broader Globalization team to shape initiatives that advance Tinder’s global readiness and user experience.
- Cross-functional leadership: Build strong relationships with Product, Engineering, Marketing, Design, and Data to integrate localization into roadmaps and launch cycles, influencing decisions with regional insights.
- Partner with regional Marketing leads and the VP of APAC Marketing to support Go-To-Market Asia efforts—ensuring on-time delivery of localized assets, efficient production workflows, and seamless execution of high-impact campaigns across markets.
- Optimize localization operations: Assess and refine workflows, tools, and automation (TMS, CAT, QA automation, connectors) to enhance efficiency, transparency, and quality.
- Support internationalization efforts: Partner with engineering to identify and address i18n issues, ensuring scalability and long-term product readiness across languages.
- Program governance: Establish and track KPIs to measure localization performance, cost efficiency, and quality outcomes.
- Vendor and resource management: Oversee localization vendors and freelance linguists, driving accountability, innovation, and high-quality output.
- Mentorship and enablement: Collaborate closely with Language Managers and other Program Managers to ensure alignment, mentorship, and consistent process execution across regions.
- Cultural intelligence: Stay ahead of cultural trends, linguistic shifts, and user behaviors across APAC markets to guide creative and product decisions.
What We’re Looking For
- 5+ years of experience in localization program management, international operations, or a related function within a tech, product, or global brand environment.
- Proven success managing complex, multi-market localization programs across APAC.
- Deep understanding of localization technology ecosystems (TMS, CAT, QA automation) and internationalization fundamentals.
- Strong program management skills — from scoping and prioritization to stakeholder communication and risk mitigation.
- Experience influencing product and marketing decisions through data, insights, and user empathy.
- Excellent cross-functional communication skills and a collaborative mindset; comfortable working across technical and creative teams.
- Self-starter with strong ownership, adaptability, and attention to detail.
- Fluent in English
Preferred Requirements
- Experience localizing mobile apps or digital platforms, particularly in dating, social, or lifestyle categories.
- Familiarity with Tinder’s tone, brand voice, and youth culture positioning.
- Technical literacy in APIs, localization connectors, or automation scripting.
- Fluency in at least one APAC language (e.g., Japanese, Korean, Thai, Vietnamese, Hindi, etc.).
- Experience supporting go-to-market or regional marketing campaigns across diverse APAC markets.
