Localization Project Manager
Job Summary
Job Description
- Coordinate localization workflow
- Ensure cultural and linguistic alignment
- Proficient in TMS & CAT tools (MemoQ)
- Implement automation solutions
- Maintain QA processes
- Collaborate with internal & external teams
- Bachelor's degree in relevant field
- Proven experience in localization project management
- Additional languages
- Experience in gaming localization
- Flexible work schedule
- Work from anywhere (exceptions apply)
- Voluntary health insurance
- Psychologist reimbursement
- Paid vacation and sick leave
- Gym memberships and fitness app reimbursements
- Paid conferences and courses
- Discounts on language courses
- Company events and merch
3 skills required
Job Details
Localization Project Manager
About the company
Playrix is one of the most successful mobile game development companies in the world. In terms of mobile application revenue, we rank first in Europe and are in the top 3 worldwide. Our games have been installed 2.3 billion times (that's a third of the world's population!) and more than 30 million people around the world play them every day.
Team, about the role
We are looking for a specialist with experience in video game or software localization and excellent English proficiency. Your work will bring joy to millions of players worldwide, allowing them to enjoy Playrix games in their native language.
Tasks
● Coordination of the entire localization workflow, including file preparation, translation, review, and delivery.
● Ensuring that all localized content aligns with the language, tone, and cultural nuances of the target audience.
● Utilizing Translation Management Systems (TMS) and Computer-Assisted Translation (CAT) tools, such as MemoQ, for effective project management.
● Implementing automation solutions to reduce manual tasks and enhance productivity.
● Maintaining thorough linguistic and functional quality assurance processes to deliver polished localized assets.
● Addressing quality issues in collaboration with language specialists and QA teams.
● Identifying potential risks or bottlenecks in the localization process and implementing mitigation strategies.
● Documenting lessons learned and contributing to the improvement of localization workflows.
● Collaborating with internal teams, such as development, marketing, and QA, to align localization needs and expectations.
● Maintaining strong relationships with external vendors, linguists, and technology providers.
Requirements
● Bachelor’s degree in Project Management, Linguistics, Translation, or a related field.
● Proven experience managing localization projects, ideally in gaming, software, or media industries.
● Strong understanding of localization workflows, including file preparation, translation memory management, and QA.
● Cultural awareness and sensitivity to regional nuances.
● Proficiency in tools such as MemoQ, Gridly, Intento, and GitHub.
● Strong verbal and written communication skills to liaise with cross-functional teams and vendors.
● Ability to handle multiple projects simultaneously and resolve challenges effectively.
● Meticulous approach to managing project details, timelines, and deliverables.
● Proficiency in English (required); additional languages are a plus.
Our Perks
Flexibility at work
- For most positions we offer a flexible schedule, and employees can work from anywhere in the world (except for the Russian Federation and the Republic of Belarus). You can do your work however and wherever you like — we only evaluate your results.
Caring for health and well-being
- We provide voluntary health insurance for employees and their children, and reimburse online sessions with a psychologist.
- We offer fully paid vacation days and sick leave. In certain circumstances, you can request additional days off.
- We support leading a healthy lifestyle and reimburse the cost of gym memberships and fitness app subscriptions.
Professional development and education
- We pay for participation in specialized conferences and courses and hold our own internal conferences.
- We offer discounts on English language courses and courses for the languages of the countries in which the company operates.
Events and merch
- We regularly hold offline events like team meetings, big corporate parties, and informal office parties.
- We also regularly organize fun competitions, quizzes, hackathons, and online fitness challenges.
- We have a merch store with an internal currency you can use to buy unique gifts. We give out this currency as a gift for significant dates, and you can earn more by participating in events and company activities.
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