Localization Project Manager Games industry (expired)

Alpha CRC

Company

Alpha CRC

Job ID

140359

Location

新宿区, Tokyo, Japan

Post date

Mar 3, 2021

Industry

Translation / Interpretation

Function

Translation / Localization

Work Type

Full Time / Experienced (Non-Manager)

Salary

¥3.2M ~ ¥5.0M / Year

The position

Alpha in Tokyo are currently looking to hire a mid-level to senior Localization Project Manager to look after some local Games and IT clients.

Solid experience with CAT tools and LQA management required. Experience in the games industry and localization of video games, trade card games, AAA/MMORPG titles is a must.

Starting date ASAP.


Main tasks

• Communication: Independently manage localization projects, day to day communication with clients and internal and external localization teams
• Scheduling: Manage localization schedules and project milestones
• Production: Allocate assets to production teams and provide pro-active support, removing project blockers
• Coordination: be the bridge between internal and external teams, games experts, language leads, engineers, QA testers, audio recording studios and clients
• Finance: Manage and track budgets, margins, purchase orders and invoices
• Reporting: Report key data and escalations to Program Manager


Key requirements
• 1+ years of experience in localization project management.
• Knowledge of CAT tools, ideally MemoQ, Trados Studio and WorldServer
• Used to working with diverse, multicultural teams (internal and external/remote)
• Previous experience working with video game publishing house or specialized localization service provider
• Experience in games releases (localization) a major plus
• Great project management skills
• Excellent communication skills
• Fluent in Japanese and English
• Client facing experience
• Capability to work under pressure in a dynamic working environment
• Stress resistant
• Positive ‘can do’ attitude
• Multitasking and ability to prioritize
• Pro-active problem solver
• Quality and Service oriented
• Team player
• Fast learner
• Passionate about localization and games

What we offer

• Spacious office in Shinjuku location
• International atmosphere
• Casual working environment
• Team spirit and a large team of geeky gamers

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