Localization Project Manager – Fixed-Term Contract

This is a fully remote position, open to applicants in Germany, +3 more countries.

📋 Description

• Oversee the external localization vendor tasked with text translation, graphic localization, voice-over localization, and LQA.

• Support the Localization Program Manager in planning, executing, and reporting on localization projects.

• Gradually assume responsibility for approximately 10 to 20 localization projects from start to finish.

• Manage localization requests from Marketing, Packaging, PlayOS, and various other Nex teams.

• Keep project documentation organized in Notion and other agreed platforms.

• Monitor schedules, risks, dependencies, deliverables, and outstanding action items.

• Act as the main operational liaison between internal teams and the external localization vendor.

• Enhance localization quality by assessing feedback and LQA findings while implementing corrective measures.

• Compile weekly status reports detailing progress, risks, blockers, and upcoming steps.

• Maintain a log of localization requests and an approved-hours timesheet.

• Escalate any risks related to timelines, quality, scope, or dependencies.

• Provide weekly status updates, schedule tracking, risk and blocker lists, request logs, timesheets, and other documentation.

⛳️ Requirements

• Proven experience in managing localization projects, preferably in games, entertainment, software, or digital products.

• Strong organizational capabilities with the ability to handle multiple projects simultaneously.

• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.

• Knowledge of localization workflows, including text translation, graphic localization, voice-over localization, review, LQA, handoffs, and delivery management.

• Experience in managing localization vendors, including overseeing schedules, deliverables, quality expectations, feedback, and escalations.

• Ability to work independently while keeping stakeholders informed.

• Proficient in using Notion, Slack, spreadsheets, and localization or project management tools.

• Detail-oriented in managing schedules, deliverables, file tracking, and stakeholder communications.

• Fluency in English and preferably German, French, Spanish, or Italian.

• Candidates should reside in Germany, France, Spain, or Italy and possess knowledge of European localization workflows and market requirements.

• Expected working hours of 8 hours per day, 5 days per week.

🏝️ Benefits

• Competitive compensation package.

• Flexible work hours and vacation policy.

• A product-driven culture that values talent and individual growth.

• First-hand experience with cutting-edge technologies in the evolving gaming industry.