Senior Localization Project Manager - Montreal (m/f/d) - Video Game Localization

1 Month ago • 4 Years + • Localization

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Job Description

This role requires a seasoned Localization Project Manager with 4+ years of experience in video game localization. You'll manage projects, budgets, and client relationships, ensuring high-quality localization. Strong communication, organization, and client-facing skills are crucial.
Must have:
  • Localization Project Manager
  • Video Game Localization
  • Client Relationship Management
  • Project Management
Good to have:
  • PT-BR or LATAM
  • Recording Studio Partnerships
  • Freelance Sourcing
  • MemoQ, Plunet, Smartling
Perks:
  • Diverse Team Environment
  • Passionate Game Industry
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Altagram is in search of an experienced and dynamic Senior Localization Project Manager (m/f/d) to join our team, reporting to our Montreal office. In this key position, you will spearhead project management initiatives while fostering and strengthening client relationships. With a keen emphasis on ensuring smooth communication and alignment with our global vision, you will play a crucial role in aiding our clients and contributing to our international success. 

This position can be done fully remote, the candidate should ideally be based in the EST/EDT Time zone.

YOUR ROLE

  • Directing and coordinating daily operations to deliver top-tier localization quality for video game titles.
  • Overseeing and managing project budgets while ensuring timely issuance of purchase orders and invoices.
  • Continuously monitoring localization quality and developing and implementing strategies to uphold exceptional standards.
  • Preparing detailed financial reports for headquarters, while managing client and vendor accounts with precision.
  • Building strategic partnerships with recording studios and expanding the language portfolio through proactive freelance sourcing.
  • Leading kick-off and post-mortem meetings, refining workflows to drive efficiency and continuous improvement.
Your profile
  • Exceptional written and verbal communication skills in English, proficiency in PT-BR or LATAM languages is a strong advantage.
  • 4+ years of experience as a Localization Project Manager, demonstrating proven expertise in the field.
  • Previous experience within an agency or publisher, specifically in the gaming or localization industries, is essential.
  • Proficient in managing complex localization workflows, ensuring seamless project execution.
  • In-depth experience with text localization, along with a solid understanding of internationalization and globalization principles.
  • Outstanding communication, organizational, and multitasking abilities, with a proven track record in handling multiple projects.
  • Highly self-motivated, detail-oriented, innovative, and creative, with comprehensive knowledge of localization processes.
  • Strong client-facing and negotiation skills, fostering positive relationships and successful outcomes.
  • Familiarity with standard industry software, file formats, and localization tools, such as MemoQ, Plunet, and Smartling.
Why us?
The heart of our success lies in our powerful, diverse team, strengthened by their care and understanding for each other. As a member of the Altagram family, you can expect to work in an exciting environment filled with passionate people who share your devotion for detail and love for games. We bring together the top talents from different levels of experience, from budding beginners, all the way up to professionals.
 
At Altagram everyone is celebrated for their unique backgrounds, life experiences and mindsets. We value personal growth and strive for an equal opportunity workplace that welcomes every individual. We strongly believe that when we create space for everyone's story, from wherever it originates, we will thrive as a result of this collective knowledge. Together our different perspectives will empower us on a journey towards innovation in our industry, setting new standards along the way.
 
Join us today so that your voice may help shape tomorrow!
About us
Altagram is a global multilingual game localization and audio production agency. The company was founded in 2013 by Marie Amigues and is headquartered in Berlin, with additional offices in Montréal and Seoul.

Our team of experienced professionals offers a wide range of services, from localization, voice-over recording, quality assurance to culturalization. We provide customized solutions to meet our clients' needs in over 65 languages, working with some of the biggest names in the gaming industry.


 
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About The Company

A good video game has the ability to completely immerse its players in a different reality. 

Our mission is to give each game the uniquely tailored localization it deserves. This is the spirit that drives our work at Altagram, day after day. We are passionate about video games and driven by the idea of contributing to the launch of a successful title. It takes passion and expertise to achieve the level of quality that will make your game different and stand out in the marketplace.


We are a global multilingual game localization and audio production agency with headquarters in Berlin, Germany; Seoul, South Korea and Montreal, Canada. Altagram brings together a talented and passionate team with years of experience in the video game and localization industry. 


Altagram devises personalized and effective solutions for developers'​ and publishers'​ needs in over 50 languages, guaranteeing the highest quality localization each and every time. Through our flexibility, reliability, passion and quality-oriented thinking our ultimate goals are satisfied customers and happy players.


We are a global multilingual game localization and audio production agency with offices in Berlin, Germany, Seoul, South Korea and Montreal, Canada. We are a talented and passionate team with years of experience in the video game and localization industry. With more than 5,500 game titles localized, we are a reliable partner to bring games to a worldwide audience. 


Think Global - Go Local! 


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