Hybrid Localization Project Manager, Japan

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About the role

  • Project Manager managing end-to-end localization projects for a game localization firm. Collaborating with global teams to ensure timely and high-quality project delivery.

Responsibilities

  • Manage end-to-end localization projects across multiple content types and platforms
  • Plan schedules, estimates, workflows, and contingencies
  • Lead kick-offs and align global teams across time zones
  • Partner with clients to define scope, timelines, and best practices
  • Coordinate linguists, QA, vendors, and internal teams to deliver high-quality localized content
  • Monitor risks, manage scope changes, and resolve issues proactively
  • Own project schedules, quality, budgets, and margins
  • Track costs, forecasts, and invoicing accurately
  • Contribute to continuous improvement of localization workflows and tools

Requirements

  • Experience either on videogames and/or localization sectors, be it on client or vendor side, with degree in Business, Audio, Translation, Computer Science or Games Development as an advantage.
  • Knowledge of production and/or CAT Tools is an advantage.
  • Good knowledge of PC and MS Office products is essential.
  • Excellent English v& Japanese verbal and written communication skills. Additional language is a plus.
  • Ability to use good judgment to prioritize tasks. ▪ Good organizational and analytical skills.
  • Able to work under pressure and meet deadlines in a remote, fast-paced, complex global environment.
  • Able to manage sensitive and confidential information.
  • Must be motivated and a team player, be predisposed for personal learning and training and effectively apply business specific technology and methodologies.

Benefits

  • Public holiday
  • Annual paid leaves, Special leaves, other types of leaves
  • Health insurance, welfare pension insurance, occupational accident insurance etc
  • Commuting costs are covered up 30,000 JPY per month
  • Fukurikosei club (Relo Club)

Job title

Localization Project Manager, Japan

Job type

Experience level

Mid levelSenior

Salary

Not specified

Degree requirement

Bachelor's Degree

Location requirements

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