Localization Project Manager - Japanese Speaking

Alpha CRC Ltd.; Cambridge; On-site; Confidential; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player is on the lookout for a mid-level Localization Project Manager to lead exciting projects in the Japanese gaming sector. This role offers a unique opportunity to work with diverse teams across multiple global locations, including Cambridge, while managing localization projects for some of the most popular video games. The ideal candidate will have a passion for gaming and localization, alongside strong project management skills and fluency in both English and Japanese. Join a vibrant team that values diversity and fosters a casual yet professional working environment, where your contributions will make a significant impact.

Benefits

Great choice of office locations

International atmosphere

Casual working environment

Professional development opportunities

Team spirit with a large team of gamers

Qualifications

• 1+ years of experience in localization project management.
• Experience in games releases (localization) is a major plus.
• Ability to work under pressure in a dynamic environment.

Responsibilities

• Independently manage localization projects and communication with clients.
• Manage localization schedules and project milestones.
• Allocate assets to production teams and provide proactive support.

Skills

Fluent in English

Fluent in Japanese

Project Management

Communication Skills

Problem Solving

Multitasking

Client-facing Experience

Stress Resistance

Tools

CAT tools

MemoQ

Phrase

XTM

Redokun

Job description

Alpha has been at the forefront of the translation, localization and now globalization industries since 1987, and is now a Global Top 10 Localization Provider. We’ve built an in-house production model for the world’s most demanding companies.

Alpha is a warm, lively and welcoming firm with over thirty nationalities represented in its many offices. Every individual adds their own personality to our culture, and allows us to paint a bright, vivid and multi-faceted picture of the world, in micro, in each place. In the end, being part of the team is about more than work. Alpha welcomes diversity, age and gender are not necessarily related to salaries.

The global client list currently counts more than 1000 companies and covers a number of verticals:

• Games and Media
• IT/Software/Online
• Automotive
• Luxury and Branded goods
• FMCG and Durables
• Complex Manufacturing/Engineering.

Position

Alpha is seeking to hire a mid-level Localization Project Manager to oversee clients in the Japanese gaming industry. The ideal candidate should be fluent in English and Japanese at a native or business level. The position can be based in our Tokyo or Shanghai office, in the Philippines, or in Barcelona and Cambridge offices with slightly adjusted office hours, starting from 6 or 7 AM to accommodate the JST time zone.

Solid experience with CAT tools and LQA management required. Experience in the games industry and localization of video games, trade card games, AAA/MMORPG titles is a must.

Tasks

• Communication: Independently manage localization projects, day-to-day communication with clients and internal and external localization teams
• Scheduling: Manage localization schedules and project milestones
• Production: Allocate assets to production teams and provide proactive support, removing project blockers
• Coordination: be the bridge between internal and external teams, games experts, language leads, engineers, QA testers, audio recording studios and clients
• Finance: Manage and track budgets, margins, purchase orders and invoices
• Reporting: Report key data and escalations to Program Manager

Requirements

• 1+ years of experience in localization project management.
• Knowledge of CAT tools, ideally MemoQ, Phrase, XTM and Redokun
• Used to working with diverse, multicultural teams (internal and external/remote)
• Previous experience working with video game publishing house or specialized LSP
• Experience in games releases (localization) a major plus
• Great project management skills
• Excellent communication skills
• Fluent in Japanese and English
• Client-facing experience
• Capability to work under pressure in a dynamic working environment
• Stress resistant
• Positive can-do attitude
• Multitasking and ability to prioritize
• Proactive problem solver
• Quality and service oriented
• Team player
• Passionate about localization and games

Benefits

• Great choice of office location: Tokyo, Barcelona, Shanghai, Cambridge
• International atmosphere
• Casual working environment
• Professional development and opportunity for growth
• Team spirit and a large team of geeky gamers

Please send your CV and cover letter explainng why you are the right person for this position.