Fixed-term Localization Project Manager

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🇮🇳 India – Remote

⏳ Contract/Temporary

🟡 Mid-level

🟠 Senior

👷‍♀️ Project Manager

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Keywords Studios

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10,000+ employees

Founded 1998

💼 Consulting

📣 Marketing

📦 Logistics

Consulting • Marketing • Logistics

Keywords Studios is the #1 global games services provider, offering an end-to-end platform supercharged by technology. They deliver technical and creative solutions to the global video games industry, with services including game development, art services, audio development, QA testing, localization, marketing services, and player engagement. Keywords Studios also works on accessibility services, content globalization, and advanced AI & technology solutions. Founded on decades of experience, they are committed to responsible business practices and provide industry-wide insights for unparalleled experiences to audiences around the world.

📋 Description

• Manage localization projects of different sizes, genres, and platforms • Estimate and plan projects from start to finish, including contingencies • Document and update project workflows and technical processes • Lead project planning, kick-off, and ongoing project-related meetings • Understand project scope and requirements with clients and internal teams • Advise clients on best practices, processes, and timelines • Monitor and coordinate production, QA, risk mitigation, CAPA, resourcing, and postmortem processes • Coordinate project resourcing with the Global Resource Management Team • Oversee schedules, work plans, resources, quality, profitability, and on-time delivery • Communicate daily with clients regarding issues, specification changes, deadlines, and project matters • Liaise with external vendors and internal resources • Build working relationships with global project management teams • Make independent decisions while following company and client standards • Communicate with clients to understand goals, expectations, needs, and concerns • Escalate and investigate complaints and project risks • Contribute to process and tool improvement initiatives • Input sales and purchasing financial data for invoicing, cost control, and quoting • Monitor project costs, profit margins, forecasts, quotes, WIP, accruals, and pre-invoice checks • Manage vendor cost estimates and ensure procedural compliance • Ensure project sustainability, budget adherence, profitability, quality, and client retention • Maintain accurate and complete project reporting data • Support new team members and help prepare training plans • Take responsibility for personal learning and training needs

🎯 Requirements

• Experience in video games and/or localization sectors, on the client or vendor side • Degree in Business, Audio, Translation, Computer Science, or Games Development is an advantage • Knowledge of production and/or CAT tools is an advantage • Good knowledge of PC and MS Office products • Excellent English verbal and written communication skills • A second language is a plus • Ability to prioritize tasks using good judgment • Good organizational and analytical skills • Ability to work under pressure and meet deadlines in a remote, fast-paced, complex global environment • Ability to manage sensitive and confidential information • Motivation and ability to work as part of a team • Willingness to undertake personal learning and training • Ability to effectively apply business-specific technology and methodologies • CV/resume must be submitted in English

🏖️ Benefits

• Equal Opportunities Policy • Inclusive workplace and diversity initiatives • Special priority for inclusion of people with disabilities • Applicant Privacy Notice and data-protection practices