Localisation QA Project Manager (LATAM)

1 Month ago • All levels • Quality Assurance

Job Summary

Job Description

The Localisation QA Project Manager will plan, implement, and refine testing strategies according to the Localisation QA Process. This role involves actively managing the testing team, acting as the main point of contact for localisation testing of assigned titles, and communicating effectively with stakeholders to ensure productive workflows. The primary goal is to ensure that tested titles meet company expectations regarding platform requirements and to continuously drive up quality. Responsibilities include managing the Linguistic QA process for multiple concurrent projects, overseeing the successful implementation of LATAM language across titles, providing linguistic guidance, and managing financial assets like POs and quotes. The role also requires creating and updating test plans, coordinating test execution, managing bug and text databases, identifying and resolving risks, monitoring team output, and producing status reports. Additionally, the LQA PM will manage localisation compliance checks, assist with voice-over/audio tasks, support ad-hoc localisation tasks, manage direct reports' goal setting and performance reviews, complete post-mortem reports, and train team members. Collaboration with studios to understand development plans and support testing and deployment of localisation tools, including AI prompt writing, is also key.
Must have:
  • Strong knowledge of LATAM language adaptation
  • Experience with localisation tools (e.g., memoQ, TestRail, JIRA)
  • Understanding of localisation QA methodologies
  • Excellent Project Management skills
  • Ability to track budgets and schedules
  • Experienced team leader
  • Clear and concise communication skills
  • Good knowledge of first-party standards
Good to have:
  • Familiarity with AI-driven Localisation solutions
  • Passion for SEGA's IPs
  • Adaptability and desire for process improvement
Perks:
  • Lunchtime gaming sessions
  • Club SEGA
  • Regular gaming tournaments
  • Free SEGA games on Steam
  • Fresh fruit and cereal daily
  • Discounted gym membership
  • Ride to work scheme
  • Workout area and bootcamps
  • Weekly yoga classes
  • In-house massage therapy
  • Life assurance
  • Income protection
  • Private healthcare & dental insurance
  • Enhanced contributory pension scheme
  • Competitive salaries
  • Fantastic bonus scheme
  • Regular lunch & learn sessions
  • Company updates at central London venues
  • Christmas parties
  • Flexible working hours

Job Details

POSITION OVERVIEWThe Localisation QA Project Manager plans, implements and refines the testing strategies according to the Localisation QA Process.  The LQA PM will actively manage the work of the testing team, being the main point of contact for Localisation testing of assigned titles whilst communicating effectively across stakeholders to ensure productive workflows. The LQA Project Manager ensures that the titles in test meet the company’s expectations regarding platform requirements and continuously looks at driving up quality.  KEY RESPONSIBILITIES

  • Manage the Linguistic QA process for the assigned titles, including concurrent projects on multiple skus.
  • Support and oversee the successful implementation of the LATAM language across our titles, providing linguistic guidance specific to the LATAM territories.
  • Support management with financial assets, including POs, providing quotes, monitoring and tracking monthly costs, project amendments etc.
  • Create and update test plans, test cases and checklists. Coordinate test execution and ensure the required level of test coverage is attained in each test phase.
  • Bug and text database management. Ensure defect quality meets the required standard and ensure accurate documentation of the stats and coverage.
  • Identify and resolve critical risks and issues. Escalating to the Head of LQA as necessary.
  • Monitoring test-team output. Produce reports on the status of the project, alongside progress, risk and bug trackers to key stakeholders.
  • Manage Localisation Compliance checks ensuring that the assigned title is free from compliance issues.
  • Assist the Localisation Project Manager in the management of Voice Over / Audio related tasks, including Casting and Voice Over files checks, prior to implementation.
  • Support the Localisation Project Managers with ad-hoc localisation tasks as required.
  • Manage the goal setting and performance review process for direct reports, providing feedback to the LQA PM team as necessary.
  • Complete post-mortem reports for released projects, identifying challenges and proposing solutions to improve quality and efficiency.
  • Train new and current team members and external teams, sharing knowledge and experience to create more efficient workflows and upskilling opportunities.
  • Work closely with Studios. Understanding their development plans and needs to ensure effective test execution and support.
  • Support the testing and deployment of testing and localisation tools, including AI prompt writing support 

 KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS & EXPERIENCE

  • Strong knowledge of LATAM language adaptation and LATAM territories.
  • Experience with localisation tools and platforms (e.g. memoQ, TestRail, JIRA), and familiarity with AI-driven Localisation and LQA solutions. 
  • Understanding of localisation QA methodologies, compliance standards, and platform requirements. 
  • Excellent Project Management skills: ability to organise, delegate and prioritise tasks in a timely manner.
  • Experience of tracking budgets, schedules and data effectively and accurately.
  • Experienced and enthusiastic team leader, capable of motivating, inspiring and getting the best out of the team they lead.
  • Clear, concise and professional communicator. Able to summarise key facts in written reports.
  • Good knowledge of first party Standards.
  • Passion for SEGA’s IPs and commitment to delivering world-class localisation quality. 
  • Adaptability and desire to improve processes and personal development.  

 A BIT ABOUT SEGA SEGA is one of the leading interactive entertainment companies in the world, with our European HQ based in West London and development studios spanning the UK and Bulgaria. Known for quality and creativity above all else, our studios include Sports Interactive, Two Point Studios, Hardlight and Creative Assembly.At the heart of SEGA is our publishing team based in London, where we help the studios bring their creative vision to life. Here we have a hardworking bunch of people spanning Tech, Sales, Marketing, Finance, QA and more.Together, we drive the continued success and evolution of our Western business through living our company values of being product focused, embracing true partnerships and always having fun so that we can strive to come together as One SEGA. WORKING THE SEGA WAYWe believe that making the best games relies on having the best people, so we make sure that we look after ours…

  • For our gaming buffs, you can get involved in our lunchtime get gaming sessions in our games lounge and Club SEGA, regular gaming tournaments and free SEGA games on Steam.
  • If you're more of a foodie, you can take advantage of fresh fruit and cereal every single day.
  • Fitness fanatics will love our discounted gym membership, ride to work scheme, workout area and bootcamps in the business park. You can find your zen with weekly yoga classes as well as in-house massage therapy.
  • You'll have access to a comprehensive benefits package that includes life assurance, income protection, private healthcare & dental insurance schemes and an enhanced contributory pension scheme. We offer competitive salaries and a fantastic bonus scheme so that you can stay motivated and focused on making SEGA the best it can be.
  • We hold regular lunch & learn sessions, company updates at incredible venues in Central London and Christmas parties that you’ll want to brag to your mates about! What’s not to love?
  • We pride ourselves on having flexible working hours to ensure that you have a life outside of the office.
  • We want people of all backgrounds to see themselves represented and included in our work, so we actively seek to diversify our team and bring more voices to the table. All applicants are welcome!

And that’s just the tip of the iceberg. Check out our Careers website to find out why we are a workplace you’ll never want to leave! 

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