Senior Localization Project Manager

About TBWA\Media Arts Lab 

TBWA\Media Arts Lab is the bespoke global agency for Apple and only Apple. We think different to create impact for the world's best brand.

The Sr. Localization Project Manager in Sydney leads end-to-end localization and production of Apple campaigns for ANZ, ensuring every asset is culturally resonant, on-brief, and delivered on time and on budget. You turn Apple ANZ’s priorities into clear localization plans, tight workflows, and best-in-class execution across channels.

The Work 

• Lead end-to-end localization projects for Apple ANZ – from brief and scope through production, QA, and final delivery.
• Act as the day-to-day operational partner on localization with Marketing, Marcom, and cross-functional stakeholders.
• Turn priorities into clear project plans with defined scope, milestones, dependencies, and resourcing.
• Ensure all work reflects ANZ cultural nuance and language quality while aligning to Apple’s global standards.
• Coordinate across Creative, Strategy, Production, and localization vendors to run seamless, efficient workflows.
• Build and manage project schedules, flag risks early, and keep stakeholders aligned.
• Shape and manage scopes, estimates, and change requests across deliverables, timings, and costs.
• Oversee localization QA and approvals to ensure accuracy, consistency, and craft.
• Anticipate and resolve risks and blockers in real time to keep work moving.
• Improve processes, tools, and documentation to lift speed, quality, and clarity.
• Partner with Finance/Operations on forecasting, budgeting, and tracking.
• Collaborate with global and regional teams to adapt and deliver global assets for ANZ.
• Support and mentor team sharing best practices and raising PM craft.

Who Will Thrive in This Role? 

• You’re an experienced project manager with strong localization and production instincts.
• You’re highly organized and calm under pressure, bringing structure and solutions to fast-moving work.
• You care about both the craft of the work and the rigor of the process.
• You manage multiple work streams and stakeholders confidently, and know how to prioritize and reset expectations.
• You communicate clearly and proactively, keeping the right people informed at the right time.
• You build trust through reliability, follow-through, and thoughtful problem-solving.
• You enjoy collaborating across regions and adapting global work for local markets.
• You hold a high bar for accountability, quality, and team success.

Qualifications & Skills: 

• 7–10 years in project management or production within a creative, digital, or integrated agency, with strong localization or multi-market experience.
• Proven track record managing complex, multi-channel campaigns and/or localization programs in the ANZ market.
• Solid understanding of localization workflows (translation, transcreation, QA, approvals).
• Demonstrated ability to build and manage project plans, timelines, and budgets.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills, confident with senior stakeholders.
• Experience working within global brand frameworks while ensuring local relevance and cultural nuance.
• Strong operational skills in scoping, resourcing, vendor management, and financial tracking.
• High attention to detail with strong critical thinking and problem-solving skills.

Don’t Hesitate to Apply 

We encourage you to apply even if the role doesn’t align perfectly with your experience or expectations. If you’re excited about the position or about working at Media Arts Lab and think you can make an impact, we’d love to hear from you.

Media Arts Lab is an equal opportunity employer. We value diverse backgrounds and are committed to finding the best fit for the role, regardless of race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, veteran status, or any other legally protected characteristic.