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Murat Us

@muratus

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Senior localization and program manager driving AI-enabled global launches.

Turkey

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What I'm looking for

I seek a leadership role in localization or program management where I can scale AI-driven localization, optimize vendor and KPI governance, and partner cross-functionally to deliver faster, cost-efficient global launches.

I am a Senior Localization & Program Manager with 15 years leading global operations for top tech brands, including Uber, Canva, Reddit, Shutterstock, Veeam, Sony, Microsoft and Autodesk. I specialize in scaling multilingual delivery through AI-driven automation, MTPE workflows, vendor governance and KPI-based quality systems, delivering measurable results like 35% faster launches and 18% cost savings.

I have built and led multicultural teams, scaled delivery to millions of words per quarter, negotiated vendor contracts that generated significant cost avoidance, and implemented terminology and QA governance that reduced repeat defects. I bring a pragmatic, metrics-focused approach to localization aligned with product, marketing and legal stakeholders to drive on-time global releases and positive ROI.

Experience

Work history, roles, and key accomplishments

Senior Localization Manager

Localex

Jan 2015 - Jan 2025 (10 years)

Led end-to-end localization operations for 20+ markets, integrating Smartling automation and MTPE workflows to reduce turnaround by ~35% and improve on-time delivery by 28%; negotiated vendor contracts to achieve ~18% per-word savings and €900K annual cost avoidance on a €5M budget.

Localization Strategy Smartling Vendor Management Workflow Automation QA

Lead Linguist

Turkish Armed Forces

Jan 2014 - Jan 2015 (1 year)

Served as translator and liaison officer (2nd Lieutenant) for the Turkish General Staff during mandatory service, managing translations and communications for military operations and documentation.

Translation Liaison Military Documentation Turkish Quality Assurance Cross Cultural Communication Proofreading

Freelance Localization Specialist

Self Employed

Jan 2012 - Jan 2014 (2 years)

Delivered marketing, UI, and software localization for 10+ LSPs across EMEA, specializing in transcreation and UI adaptation for clients including Samsung, Apple, Microsoft, HP, and Xbox.

Transcreation Localization CAT Tools Client Management Quality Assurance Internationalization