Project Manager, Content Operations (6-month contract)

Nex (Playground); Hong Kong; On-site; HKD 446,000 - 781,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive pay

Flexible hours

Product culture

Cutting‑edge tech access

Job summary

Nex Playground is seeking a dynamic Project Manager - Content Operations in Hong Kong for a 6-month contract (with potential conversion to full-time). You will lead the end-to-end localization content production, ensuring projects are on time and aligned with quality standards.

You will coordinate with internal teams and external partners, manage timelines, risks, and documentation, and help scale processes for multiple localization projects as Nex expands in gaming and tech.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Business, Communications, Project Management, Linguistics, Translation/Localization, International Studies, or a related field.
• 3–5 years of experience in the IT services or gaming industry.
• Strong understanding of project management methodologies, tools, and workflows, including Notion and Asana.
• Excellent analytical, problem-solving, and organizational skills.
• High attention to detail, with the ability to manage multiple tasks independently and simultaneously.
• Strong communication and teamwork skills.
• Proficiency in written and spoken English.
• Passion for game development and emerging technologies.

Responsibilities

• Own the end‑to‑end localization process across multiple projects, ensuring work is planned, tracked, and delivered on time.
• Develop and maintain project timelines, milestones, schedules, and status updates for localization initiatives.
• Coordinate with internal teams and external partners to align on project scope, priorities, deliverables, and deadlines.
• Serve as the main point of contact for localization‑related questions, updates, risks, and follow‑ups.
• Manage localization workflows across translation, review, implementation, quality assurance, approvals, and release readiness.
• Identify project risks, blockers, and dependencies early, escalating issues as needed to keep projects on track.
• Create and maintain project documentation, trackers, meeting notes, reports, and other materials to support visibility and alignment.
• Support the development of scalable processes, templates, and workflows for managing multiple localization projects simultaneously.
• Work with vendors, IP partners, developers, and other external stakeholders to communicate requirements, track progress, and coordinate delivery.
• Handle ad hoc localization and content operations tasks as needed to support the broader team.

Skills

Project management

Communication

Analytical thinking

Detail-oriented

Teamwork

English proficiency

Education

Bachelor's degree in related field

Tools

Notion

Asana

Job description

Nex is on a mission to help families rediscover the joy of movement. Created by parents for parents, Nex combines technology and play to deliver fun, social, and interactive experiences powered by natural body motion, encouraging kids and adults to move more, play more, and have fun together. Nex Playground, the company’s award-winning active play system, is purpose‑built to get families moving year‑round, with safety and privacy as core considerations in its intentional design. It is certified kidSAFE+ COPPA compliant and built to support healthy, active play for all ages and abilities.

Nex Playground features a growing library of 50+ experiences, including motion and dance games, fitness and educational experiences, and Nex Originals. Content includes collaborations with partners like Hasbro, Sesame Workshop, and NBCUniversal. Nex has been recognized by Fast Company’s Most Innovative Companies, TIME’s Best Inventions, and Parents’ Best Entertainment System for Families, and has earned Red Dot, IDEA, and Core77 international design awards. We encourage you to explore Have FunandIs Motion Gaming Back?, as they offer a deeper look into our culture, values, and explain how our approach to motion gaming differs from previous generations.

Important Notice: To protect yourself from recruitment scams, please note that Nex communicates through official company emails ending in @nex.inc.

Location:Hong Kong
Type: 6-month contract (with possibility of conversion to full-time permanent role)

We are seeking a dynamic Project Manager with strong attention to detail, adaptability, and a results‑oriented mindset. If you bring high energy and a positive attitude, we want to hear from you!

The Role

As a Project Manager - Content Operations, you will play a key role in the localization content production process, ensuring projects are executed smoothly and delivered on time.

Key Responsibilities

• Own the end‑to‑end localization process across multiple projects, ensuring work is planned, tracked, and delivered on time.
• Develop and maintain project timelines, milestones, schedules, and status updates for localization initiatives.
• Coordinate with internal teams and external partners to align on project scope, priorities, deliverables, and deadlines.
• Serve as the main point of contact for localization‑related questions, updates, risks, and follow‑ups.
• Manage localization workflows across translation, review, implementation, quality assurance, approvals, and release readiness.
• Identify project risks, blockers, and dependencies early, escalating issues as needed to keep projects on track.
• Create and maintain project documentation, trackers, meeting notes, reports, and other materials to support visibility and alignment.
• Support the development of scalable processes, templates, and workflows for managing multiple localization projects simultaneously.
• Work with vendors, IP partners, developers, and other external stakeholders to communicate requirements, track progress, and coordinate delivery.
• Handle ad hoc localization and content operations tasks as needed to support the broader team.

Key Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Business, Communications, Project Management, Linguistics, Translation/Localization, International Studies, or a related field
• 3–5 years of experience in the IT services or gaming industry.
• Strong understanding of project management methodologies, tools, and workflows, including Notion and Asana.
• Excellent analytical, problem‑solving, and organizational skills.
• High attention to detail, with the ability to manage multiple tasks independently and simultaneously.
• Strong communication and teamwork skills.
• Proficiency in written and spoken English.
• Passion for game development and emerging technologies.

We Offer

• Competitive compensation package.
• Flexible working hours and vacation policy.
• Product‑driven culture that treasures talents and individual growth.
• Front‑row seat and hands‑on experience with cutting edge technologies in the evolving gaming field

Nex is located inSan Jose, California, USAandHongKong. Learn more about us at https://www.nexplayground.com/about.

Nex is an equal opportunity employer and does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, sex (including pregnancy, childbirth, gender identity, and sexual orientation), national origin, ancestry, age, physical or mental disability, medical condition, genetic information, marital status, military or veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by applicable law. This policy applies to all individuals at every stage of the employment relationship, including all current and prospective employees, and covers all employment decisions including recruitment, hiring, job assignment, promotion, compensation, benefits, training, discipline and termination.

We are committed to providing a workplace free from discrimination and harassment and to fostering an inclusive environment for all employees.