Program Manager Iii, Localization

TL;DR

Program Manager III (Localization): Leading the strategic process and technology of Rover's localization ecosystem with an accent on designing scalable workflows and driving the integration of generative AI. Focus on building the infrastructure that enables high-velocity translation, cost reduction, and speed, while ensuring linguistic standards.

Location: Must be based in Barcelona or willing to relocate

Company

Rover connects dog and cat parents with loving pet sitters and dog walkers in neighborhoods across the US, Canada, and Europe.

What you will do

• Lead the technical implementation of generative AI / LLM workflows, focusing on building the infrastructure that enables high-velocity translation.
• Design and maintain end-to-end "zero-touch" workflows using smart automation.
• Manage and optimize the Translation Management System (Smartling) and its ecosystem.
• Partner with the Localization Quality Program Manager to operationalize quality strategies.
• Define the technical requirements for integrations between the TMS and platforms (Zendesk, GitHub, Figma, etc.).

Requirements

• 5+ years of experience in Localization Program Management, with a distinct focus on localization operations, technology, and/or AI implementation.
• Hands-on experience integrating LLMs, Machine Translation, or AI-driven quality estimation into real-world localization workflows.
• Advanced knowledge of the localization technology landscape (TMS, Connectors, MT engines).
• A forward-thinking leader who maintains a cutting-edge technology stack aligned with long-term business strategy.
• You can speak the language of engineers and understand API capabilities, file parsing, and system architecture.

Nice to have

• Previous experience working in a dual-sided marketplace or a high-growth tech environment.
• Expertise in Smartling, Jira, and GitHub.
• Practical experience with prompt engineering or fine-tuning LLMs.
• Fluency in Spanish/German/French/Italian is a plus.

Culture & Benefits

• Long-term incentive plan with a company performance-based cash payout.
• Pension plan and private medical insurance.
• 25 days PTO, meal allowance, and flexible compensation plan (transport and nursery).
• Gym membership and annual wellness reimbursement.
• Flexible work hours and a dog-friendly office.
• Regular team activities, events, and game nights.