OLGA NOVIKOVA
DENVER
Summary
Strategic and hands-on Localization Program Manager with a track record of thriving in fast-paced, complex environments. Skilled in building strong cross-functional relationships and communicating across global teams. Adaptable, curious, and results-driven, I’m seeking my next challenge where I can help shape and scale localization or program operations within a growth-focused organization.
Overview
10
10
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Localization Program Manager
Google via Algomarketing
Remote
07.2024 - Current
- Spearheaded a global pilot program that streamlined workflows and optimized processes, leading to a 35% decrease in SLA for all deliverables in Q4.
- Created and maintained a comprehensive localization dashboard to monitor workflows and performance metrics across 11 + languages.
- Fostered relationships with internal stakeholders and external language service providers, ensuring alignment with localization objectives.
- Lead cross-functional initiatives to integrate machine translation solutions, resulting in 20% cost savings while maintaining quality standards.
Sr. Program Manager
Chewy
Remote
05.2023 - 07.2024
- Led end-to-end programs for Chewy's digital marketing space, ensuring efficient execution and high-quality content adaptation.
- Managed vendor relationships, overseeing budgets and ensuring smooth processes from initiation to launch.
- Collaborated cross-functionally with product, engineering, and design teams to optimize workflows and improve efficiency.
Localization Program Manager
iRobot
Remote
08.2021 - 04.2023
- Led localization efforts for all product assets, ensuring legal, marketing, and social media alignment in supported languages.
- Oversaw localization agencies, ensuring quality and smooth integrations with internal stakeholders.
- Monitored project budgets and reported on financial metrics to ensure projects were delivered within budget.
- Implemented quality assurance processes to ensure linguistic accuracy and cultural appropriateness of localized content.
Project Manager
ClearGoals
Denver
01.2021 - 08.2021
- Planned and executed multiple projects, tracking milestones, costs, and stakeholder alignment.
- Ensured seamless communication and reporting across teams.
Project Manager SaaS/ QA Lead
Engrain
Greenwood Village
05.2020 - 01.2021
- Led development of new processes and tools to enhance project execution.
- Provided recommendations on quality assurance and best practices.
- Managed documentation and milestone tracking for design and engineering phases.
Localization Project Manager
iRobot
Bedford
04.2019 - 01.2020
- Owned the day-to-day localization processes and outputs.
- Project managed end-to-end localization/transcreation projects, ensuring smooth and scalable work across internal and external team collaboration.
Localization Project Manager - ELearning
SAI Global
Watertown
12.2014 - 04.2019
- Managed full lifecycle of localization projects, overseeing vendor relationships and budget management.
- Implemented risk management, quality assurance, and automation strategies for improved efficiency.
- Ensured seamless execution of in-country content review processes.
Education
Bachelor of Arts - Psychology
Belarusian State University
Minsk, Belarus05-2005
Skills
- Localization & Globalization Strategy
- Program & Project Management
- AI & Machine Learning
- Machine Translation Post-Editing (MTPE)
- Vendor & Stakeholder Management
- Budgeting & Cost Control
- Process Optimization & Automation
- Data Analysis & Reporting
- CMS & Localization Tools
- Internationalization (i18n)
KEY ACHIEVEMENTS
- Reduced localization turnaround times by 35% while improving quality metrics by implementing streamlined workflows and vendor management practices at Google.
- Successfully managed localization for a major product launch at iRobot across 15 languages, delivering all assets on time and 12% under budget.
- Developed and implemented an automated quality assurance system that reduced linguistic errors by 40% across all localized content at SAI Global.
Certification
- Project Management Professional (PMP)
- Medical Interpreter
Tools And Technology
Project & Workflow Management:
Jira, Trello, Smartsheet, Asana, Confluence
Localization & Translation Management Systems (TMS):
Smartling, XTM, memoQ, SDL Trados, Phrase, Memsource (Phrase TMS), Lokalise
CAT & QA Tools:
Verifika, QA Distiller, Xbench, SDL MultiTerm, TQAuditor
Data & Reporting:
Google Sheets, Microsoft Excel (advanced functions & pivot tables), Looker Studio, Google Data Studio
Automation & Scripting:
Google Apps Script, Python
File & Content Management:
Google Drive, Dropbox, SharePoint, Box
Mentorship And Volunteering
Mentor, PMI Mass Bay Chapter, 01/01/24, Present:
- Mentor aspiring project managers on career development, leadership, and industry best practices.
- Assist with PMI certification prep and professional goal setting., Facilitate networking and knowledge-sharing within the PMI community.
Languages
Russian
Native/ Bilingual
English
Native/ Bilingual
Belarusian
Professional
Timeline
Localization Program Manager
Google via Algomarketing
07.2024 - Current
Sr. Program Manager
Chewy
05.2023 - 07.2024
Localization Program Manager
iRobot
08.2021 - 04.2023
Project Manager
ClearGoals
01.2021 - 08.2021
Project Manager SaaS/ QA Lead
Engrain
05.2020 - 01.2021
Localization Project Manager
iRobot
04.2019 - 01.2020
Localization Project Manager - ELearning
SAI Global
12.2014 - 04.2019
Bachelor of Arts - Psychology
Belarusian State University
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