Fixed-term Localization Project Manager

This is a fully remote position, open to applicants in India.

📋 Description

• Oversee localization projects across various sizes, genres, and platforms.

• Estimate and strategize project timelines from inception to completion, including contingencies.

• Document and revise project workflows and technical procedures.

• Lead project planning sessions, kick-off meetings, and ongoing discussions related to the project.

• Collaborate with clients and internal teams to fully understand project scope and requirements.

• Provide clients with guidance on best practices, processes, and timelines.

• Monitor and coordinate production, quality assurance, risk management, corrective and preventive actions, resource allocation, and post-project evaluations.

• Coordinate project resource allocation with the Global Resource Management Team.

• Manage schedules, work plans, resources, quality, profitability, and timely delivery.

• Maintain daily communication with clients regarding issues, specification modifications, deadlines, and project-related matters.

• Serve as a liaison between external vendors and internal resources.

• Cultivate relationships with global project management teams.

• Make autonomous decisions while adhering to company and client standards.

• Engage with clients to understand their objectives, expectations, needs, and concerns.

• Escalate and investigate any complaints and project risks.

• Participate in initiatives for process and tool enhancements.

• Enter financial data related to sales and purchasing for invoicing, cost management, and quoting.

• Track project expenses, profit margins, forecasts, quotes, work in progress, accruals, and pre-invoice verifications.

• Manage vendor cost estimates and ensure adherence to procedures.

• Guarantee project sustainability, budget compliance, profitability, quality, and client retention.

• Maintain precise and comprehensive project reporting data.

• Assist new team members and aid in the development of training plans.

• Take ownership of personal learning and training requirements.

⛳️ Requirements

• Experience in the video games and/or localization sectors, whether on the client or vendor side.

• A degree in Business, Audio, Translation, Computer Science, or Game Development is preferable.

• Familiarity with production and/or CAT tools is beneficial.

• Strong understanding of PC and MS Office applications.

• Exceptional verbal and written communication skills in English.

• Knowledge of a second language is advantageous.

• Ability to prioritize tasks effectively using sound judgment.

• Strong organizational and analytical capabilities.

• Capacity to work under pressure and meet deadlines in a remote, fast-paced, and complex global setting.

• Ability to handle sensitive and confidential information responsibly.

• Motivation and capability to work collaboratively within a team.

• Openness to engage in personal learning and training opportunities.

• Proficiency in effectively applying business-specific technologies and methodologies.

• CV/resume must be submitted in English.

🏝️ Benefits

• Equal Opportunities Policy.

• Inclusive workplace and diversity initiatives.

• Special emphasis on the inclusion of individuals with disabilities.

• Applicant Privacy Notice and data protection practices.