The time of instability, lay-offs, and rethinking of our place in the corporate environment is a time of new trials but also big opportunities. To stay on top of the evolving industry demands, to be successful and to secure a position in the localization job market, the localization (program) managers working on the buyers' side have to develop additional skills that sometimes are not obviously necessary. The key success factor is understanding what the companies require, mastering new competencies, and their successful implementation in day-to-day work.