Localization Product Strategist, gTech

Localization Product Strategist, gTech corporate_fare Google place Boulder, CO, USA bar_chart Mid Mid Experience driving progress, solving problems, and mentoring more junior team members; deeper expertise and applied knowledge within relevant area. info_outline X The application window will be open until at least May 22, 2026. This opportunity will remain online based on business needs which may be before or after the specified date.

Minimum qualifications:

Bachelor's degree or equivalent practical experience. 8 years of experience in a technical project management or a customer-facing role.

Preferred qualifications:

Advanced degree in Computational Linguistics, Linguistics, or professional-level multilingual proficiency to drive deep linguistic product strategy. Experience in management consulting, technical sales, or strategic partner management translating complex commercial models into solutions. Experience navigating ambiguous environments to implement scalable localization processes, drive technical automation, and mitigate future bottlenecks. Expertise leveraging machine translation, LLMs, and cultural nuances to create engaged global product differentiators. Proven ability to influence cross-functionally, align various stakeholder objectives, and present compelling business cases to executives. Strong analytical problem-solving skills combined with direct accountability for budget management and long-term strategic resource advocacy. About the job As a Localization Product Strategist, you will act as an advocate for global users and a consultant to internal teams, translating commercial business models into sophisticated linguistic solutions. Operating as a strategic consulting group, you will build relationships with partner teams to establish needs, deadlines, and budgets, leveraging language and cultural nuances as core engaged differentiators. The US base salary range for this full-time position is $141,000-$204,000 + bonus + equity + benefits. Our salary ranges are determined by role, level, and location. Within the range, individual pay is determined by work location and additional factors, including job-related skills, experience, and relevant education or training. Your recruiter can more about the specific salary range for your preferred location during the hiring process. Please note that the compensation details listed in US role postings reflect the base salary only, and do not include bonus, equity, or benefits. Learn more about . Responsibilities Identify and lead outcomes for internal localization projects, driving the localization of complex products from inception to launch while managing delivery, cost, and vendor execution. Act as a strategic advisor to manager-level product teams, educating them on the localization journey to align goals and ensure global cultural resonance. Address complex localization challenges requiring multiple approaches; build scalable processes with systems-level foresight to anticipate issues and mitigate international business risk. Build compelling business cases for product language expansion opportunities, provide clear strategic recommendations, and present structured solutions to executives. Manage the product's localization budget, driving annual planning and advocating for resources based on long-term commercial objectives. Identify workflow inefficiencies and drive repeatable solutions, collaborating with Operations and Engineering to deploy AI integration and automated operational scaling tools.