Sr. Localization Project Manager

2 Months ago • All levels • Project Management

Job Summary

Job Description

As a Senior Localization Project Manager, you will be crucial in bringing games to life globally by managing the end-to-end localization pipeline. This involves partnering with vendors, managing budgets, overseeing timelines, and improving quality and efficiency. You'll collaborate with teams, ensuring consistent player experience across markets, and own vendor relationships. You will champion continuous improvement through data analysis and feedback to enhance translation and player experience. This role involves managing workflows, understanding cultural adaptation, using tools like memoQ, and communicating effectively across various teams and cultures.
Must have:
  • Experience managing localization workflows.
  • Familiarity with internationalization and compliance.
  • Proficiency with TSM or CAT tools.
  • Experience with localization file formats.
  • Excellent communication skills in English.
Good to have:
  • Passion for Video Games
  • Experience with automated translation solutions.
  • Experience with vendor groups and budget tracking.
  • Experience in mobile platforms.
  • Experience with QA processes for game development.
Perks:
  • Changing how games studios operate and making great games that create a connected community
  • Building communities where our people belong, celebrating diversity, embracing inclusivity, and fostering growth
  • Build and grow with a seasoned team of accomplished talent who have left an impactful mark in their disciplines, both in and out of gaming

Job Details

Who we are

At Fortis Games we aspire to make great games that bring people together while redefining how game companies work. We believe in building a sense of belonging through our games, their communities, and how we operate and treat each other. Through our game communities, we will create powerful connections and lasting memories. We will foster a culture of diversity, equity and belonging where together our diverse skills, experiences and backgrounds impact the games we make.

We are an early but mighty organization with a leadership team of game industry veterans. There are many opportunities for you to have a big impact on the products we'll be making as well as the overall direction of the company. If you're passionate about tackling difficult problems with direct and thoughtful communication and team first mentality, we may be the right place for you.

About the role 

As our Senior Localization Project Manager, you’ll play a pivotal role in bringing our games to life for players around the globe - ensuring that every line of dialogue, quest description, and UI element feels just as powerful in Tokyo as it does in Toronto. You’ll own the end-to-end localization pipeline, from partnering with top-tier vendors and managing translation budgets and contracts, to overseeing delivery timelines and driving continuous improvements in quality and efficiency.

This isn’t just about translation, it’s about bringing to life the Fortis Vision for players across the globe -  Games where we all belong.

What you’ll achieve

  • Drive the global launch of world-class games by managing localization pipelines across multiple languages and (potentially) regions.
  • Collaborate with cross-functional teams—including narrative, audio, QA, and production  - to align on tone, voice, and player experience across markets.
  • Own vendor relationships - from sourcing and contracting to building long-term partnerships that deliver exceptional translation quality at scale.
  • Oversee localization budgets and timelines to ensure efficient, on-time delivery without compromising creative intent.
  • Champion continuous improvement by analyzing data, gathering feedback, and leading initiatives that enhance translation quality, speed, and player experience.

What you’ll need to be successful
Required for Success

  • Experience managing end-to-end localization workflows, preferably in the gaming or entertainment industry.
  • Familiarity with internationalization (i18n), cultural adaptation, and regional compliance considerations.
  • Proficiency with tools TSM or CAT tools like memoQ, Gridly.
  • Comfort working with localization file formats (e.g. .xliff, .json, .csv), content pipelines, and version control systems like Git.
  • Clear, empathetic communicator who can work across cultures, time zones, and disciplines - from writers and engineers to QA and production teams.
  • Initiative to give and receive constructive feedback
  • Self-managed, continually focus on iterative improvement
  • Excellent communication skills; English skills (both spoken and written) 

Recommended for Success

  • Passion for Video Games
  • Experience building or working with automated and AI translation solutions
  • Experience working with vendor groups, contracts, and budget tracking
  • Experience in mobile platforms (Android and IOS)
  • Experience with QA processes for game development

Why join us

There are many reasons to join us, but here are a few:

  • We strongly believe we are changing how games studios operate and at the core of what we do is making great games that create a connected community
  • We're not just about making Games Where You Belong. We're also about building communities where our people belong. That's why Fortis is a thriving environment that celebrates diversity, embraces inclusivity, and fosters growth.
  • Build and grow with a seasoned team of accomplished talent who have left an impactful mark in their disciplines, both in and out of gaming

Fortis is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, national origin, protected veteran status, or any other basis protected by applicable law, and will not be discriminated against on the basis of disability.

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At Fortis, we are building a culture where everyone feels they belong. As a global remote team, we thrive on collaboration across diverse perspectives, fostering a strong sense of community within and across teams. We encourage candid conversations and bold ideas, driving innovation to create innovative products.
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