Job Description
Program Manager - Localization
Requisition ID: 4422
Job Location: Oak Brook - Illinois - United States, Curitiba - Paraná - Brazil, Sioux Falls - South Dakota - United States
Category for Job Posting: Engineering and Technical
Job Type for Job Posting: Full Time
Working Mode for Job Posting: Hybrid
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About Us
Innovation. Sustainability. Productivity. This is how we are Breaking New Ground in our mission to sustainably advance the noble work of farmers and builders everywhere. With a growing global population and increased demands on resources, our products are instrumental to feeding and sheltering the world.
From developing products that run on alternative power to productivity-enhancing precision tech, we are delivering solutions that benefit people – and they are possible thanks to people like you. If the opportunity to build your skills as part of a collaborative, global team excites you, you’re in the right place.
Grow a Career. Build a Future!
Be part of this company at the forefront of agriculture and construction, that passionately innovates to drive customer efficiency and success. And we know innovation can’t happen without collaboration. So, everything we do at CNH Industrial is about reaching new heights as one team, always delivering for the good of our customers.
Job Purpose
The Localization Program Manager will lead and coordinate all aspects of language translation initiatives across CNHi products and platforms. This role is critical in ensuring high-quality, localized content for digital products, aligning with business priorities, customer needs, and product release schedules. The Program Manager is responsible for delivering all translation projects on time, within scope, and within budget, while managing cross-functional coordination across internal teams and external vendors.
Key Responsibilities
Strategic Coordination & Planning
Manage translation efforts across platforms including Displays (Fred/Falcon, NGMA, Gen3), cloud applications (FieldOps web and mobile), and Construction Equipment.
Facilitate coordination and decision-making between internal teams (GPP, Translation, Engineering) and external partners to ensure alignment on priorities, timelines, and quality standards.
Define translation priorities using analytics, KPIs, and business objectives.
Establish success metrics and communicate progress to stakeholders and leadership.
Manage budget and resource planning, including external vendor coordination.
Identify and mitigate risks related to translation quality and delivery timelines.
Conduct regular updates, alignment meetings, and escalation processes to ensure transparency.
Translation Process Management
Oversee all phases of the translation lifecycle, including:
Basic transaction cadence
Verification process
Terminology management
Defect tracking and resolution
Verification & Localized Translation Management
Align with GPP on vehicle, brand, and language priorities.
Develop and manage test protocols and milestone timelines.
Coordinate timing between internal and external teams to align with release schedules.
Define and manage internal validation reviewer processes.
Track goals and progress.
Project Governance & Stakeholder Engagement
Develop and maintain project plans, timelines, and resource allocations.
Facilitate cross-functional meetings to ensure alignment across engineering, UX, product, and localization teams.
Provide regular updates to leadership and stakeholders through reports and presentations.
System Integration & Updates
Oversee updates to the XTM translation system.
Coordinate with translation, system, and engineering teams to resolve issues.
Manage deliverables and timelines for development branches.
Track projects using tools such as Jira, Confluence, Polarion
Experience Required
Bachelor’s degree in business, engineering, or related field. Preferred electrical and/or mechanical engineering experience.
Minimum 2 years related experience, or equivalent combination of education and experience.
Experience with program management and/or formal project management training (PMP or similar qualifications) is preferred.
Experience with ERP systems and Change Management (ECOs).
Proven experience in localization or translation project management.
Strong organizational and communication skills.
Ability to work cross-functionally with product, engineering, and UX teams.
Experience in agricultural or industrial equipment industry is a plus.
Preferred Qualifications
Preferred experience with hardware & software development as it relates to electronics (ECUs), introduction of new hardware into manufacturing.
Proficient with a computer, including Microsoft Office programs.
Working knowledge of Microsoft Project and/or other program management tools.
Working knowledge of Atlassian Tools, JIRA Scrum Methodologies, Polarion.
Exceptional oral and written communications.
Strong organizational, multi-tasking, and time management skills.
Team player who is self-motivated and has ability to work with minimal supervision.
Familiarity with translation management systems (e.g., XTM).
Familiarity with translation processes
Strong leadership and team influence.
Effective problem-solving and decision-making abilities.
High attention to detail in managing multilingual content.
Pay Transparency
The annual salary for this role is $106,725 - $163,645 plus any applicable bonus (Actual salaries will vary and will be based on various factors, such as skill, experience and qualification for the role.)
What We Offer
We offer dynamic career opportunities across an international landscape. As an equal opportunity employer, we are committed to delivering value for all our employees and fostering a culture of respect.
At CNH, we understand that the best solutions come from the diverse experiences and skills of our people. Here, you will be empowered to grow your career, to follow your passion, and help build a better future. To support our employees, we offer regional comprehensive benefits, including:
Flexible work arrangements
Savings & Retirement benefits
Tuition reimbursement
Parental leave
Adoption assistance
Fertility & Family building support
Employee Assistance Programs
Charitable contribution matching and Volunteer Time Off
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US applicants: CNH Industrial is an equal opportunity employer. This company considers candidates regardless of race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, or veteran status. Applicants can learn more about their rights by viewing the federal "Know Your Rights" poster here . CNH Industrial participates in E-Verify and will provide the federal government with your Form I-9 information to confirm that you are authorized to work in the U.S. You can view additional information here .
Canada applicants: CNH Industrial is an equal opportunity employer. This company considers candidates regardless of race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, nationality, place of origin, disability, marital status, family status, age, or any other ground prohibited by applicable provincial human rights legislation.
If you need reasonable accommodation with the application process, please contact us at
[email protected] .
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