Senior Technical Program Manager, Localization (APAC)

TL;DR

Senior Technical Program Manager, Localization (APAC): Overseeing localization support for internal teams across the Asia Pacific region with an accent on managing requests, timelines, and deliverables. Focus on collaborating with global teams and improving localization processes.

Location: Seoul, South Korea

Company

hirify.global is the leading platform to create and grow games and interactive experiences.

What you will do

• Serve as the primary localization program contact for internal teams across APAC; manage requests, timelines, and deliverables with clarity and professionalism
• Collaborate with global TPM peers to balance workloads, prioritize initiatives, and align on global standards and best practices
• Partner with internal stakeholders—including senior and executive leaders—to gather requirements, set expectations, and ensure smooth execution
• Coordinate closely with linguists, localization engineers, and APAC-based vendors to ensure quality, consistency, and technical reliability across workflows; occasional travel (10–25%) may be required to support team and vendor alignment
• Identify opportunities to improve localization processes and contribute to scaling our global operations

Requirements

• 5–10 years of professional experience, including technical project/program management in localization, content, or global operations
• Strong organizational and time management skills; able to manage multiple priorities across global time zones with minimal supervision
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills, with experience presenting to or working directly with executive stakeholders
• Fluency in both English and Korean (spoken and written); ideally has lived and worked in Asia Pacific and understands regional work styles and cross-cultural dynamics
• Ability to follow established localization processes while identifying and suggesting improvements as needed