Senior Content Localization Manager

This is a Full Time Job

Senior Manager, Content Localization (UCAN - Film & Animation)

The Opportunity
The Content Localization team, responsible for dubbing, subtitling, main/episodic titles, accessibility, and marketing assets, plays a crucial role in delivering these programs to an expanding international audience.

As a Senior Content Localization Manager (UCAN Film and Animation), you will lead a large team of multiple Localization Title Producers overseeing Film and Animation slates with significant business impact. You will report to a Director, driving both operational excellence and strategic vision across a broad geographic and business scope.

The Senior Content Localization Manager (UCAN Film and Animation) will serve as the primary leader for all localization efforts, including dubbing, subtitling, main/episodic titles, accessibility, and marketing assets. You will be accountable for establishing operational objectives, procedures, and strategies for your team, delegating assignments, and ensuring alignment with both immediate needs and long-term company strategy. You will develop and execute global strategies with cross-regional and company-wide impact, drive large-scale projects, manage team budgets, and champion Netflix's culture of inclusion, impact, and global excellence.
Key Responsibilities
Strategic Leadership & Execution
• Develop and execute a comprehensive localization strategy aligned with regional and global objectives and KPIs.
• Partner with regional and global leaders to implement localization initiatives and prioritize resources.
• Support the rollout of Netflix's 5-year Localization vision.
• Represent the UCAN Film and Animation team in operational and creative strategy discussions.
• Drive the strategy and success of large-scale, high-impact, cross-regional projects.
• Resolve complex problems with critical impact on business activities and schedules.

Team Management & Development
• Lead, mentor, and develop high-performing teams of Title Producers.
• Hire, develop, and retain top talent; oversee performance, feedback, and development planning.
• Champion a culture of accountability, collaboration, and innovation.
• Lead succession planning and organizational design for a large, multi-layered team.
• Coach and develop other managers.
• Model Netflix culture and values.

Cross-Functional Partnership
• Collaborate with Content, Production, Marketing, Legal, Finance, and other cross-functional teams.
• Act as the escalation point for complex issues.
• Build strong partnerships with local vendors, talent, and industry organizations.
• Lead complex, global, cross-functional initiatives influencing company-wide outcomes.

Operational & Financial Excellence
• Drive standardization and continuous improvement of localization workflows.
• Partner with Finance and Accounting to manage localization budgets and costs.
• Set and track KPIs, using data to improve efficiency, quality, and scalability.
• Monitor competitor activity and industry trends.

Thought Leadership & Representation
• Identify opportunities for quality improvement, efficiency, and scalability.
• Lead change management for new tools, workflows, or organizational structures.
• Professionally represent Netflix in the localization marketplace and at industry events.
• Serve as a visible leader and advocate for Localization Title Producers.

Requirements
• 10+ years of experience in content localization, dubbing, subtitling, or international versioning, with 5+ years in people leadership.
• Demonstrated success leading cross-functional teams and large-scale localization projects.
• Deep expertise in dubbing and subtitling workflows, tools, and best practices.
• Strong operational, organizational, and strategic planning skills.
• Excellent communication and stakeholder management abilities.
• Experience with accessibility standards is a plus.
• Fluency in English required; additional languages a strong plus.
• Willingness to travel and adapt to evolving priorities.