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Localization Project Manager

Localization Project Manager

24 Minutes ago • All levels • Localization • Undisclosed

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Job Description

As a Localization Project Manager at Playrix, you'll coordinate the entire localization workflow for their globally popular mobile games, from file preparation and translation to review and delivery. This involves ensuring localized content aligns with target audience language, tone, and cultural nuances. You'll utilize TMS and CAT tools (MemoQ), implement automation, maintain QA processes, address quality issues, identify and mitigate risks, document lessons learned, collaborate with internal teams (development, marketing, QA), and manage external vendors. The role demands strong project management skills, cultural sensitivity, and proficiency in tools like MemoQ, Gridly, Intento, and GitHub.

Must have:

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

Good to have:

Additional languages
Experience in gaming localization

Perks:

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

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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