Lead Global Localization Projects

VSI; Los Angeles (CA); On-site; USD 90,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

VSI in Los Angeles leads multilingual translation, dubbing and subtitling projects for global entertainment clients. You will own projects from brief to final delivery, balancing quality, timing, client service and profitability.

The role requires a highly organized, proactive PM capable of handling multiple priorities, building strong client-supplier relationships and communicating clearly under tight deadlines.

Qualifications

• Portuguese at CEFR C2 level and excellent grammar, idiom and cultural nuance.
• Prior project management experience in localisation, media or similar fast-paced production.
• Good understanding of dubbing workflows.
• Strong written and verbal communication with clients, suppliers and colleagues.
• Collaborative approach to coordinate multimedia across production teams while maintaining consistency.
• Excellent organisation and prioritisation to manage multiple deadlines calmly.
• Proactive, solutions-focused mindset with sound problem-solving.
• Flexibility when requirements or priorities change at short notice.
• Attention to detail and consistent commitment to client service.
• Good working knowledge of Microsoft Office.
• Experience with OOONA or similar PM platform is a plus.
• Knowledge of subtitling specifications and tools is advantageous.

Responsibilities

• Manage the full project lifecycle from brief to delivery, including planning, scheduling, budgeting, invoicing and post-project review.
• Coordinate multilingual translation, dubbing and subtitling workflows to meet budgets, timelines and VSI quality standards.
• Monitor project finances, including budgets, supplier costs, client invoicing and change orders to achieve profitability targets.
• Support Sales and Account Management during quoting with operational input, timelines and cost information.
• Build understanding of VSI services to advise clients and identify cross-selling opportunities for the Sales team.
• Maintain proactive communication with clients, suppliers and internal teams; arrange production meetings for complex projects.
• Understand client requirements, provide practical advice and escalate issues as needed.
• Prepare accurate project updates and reports for Account Managers and Head of Department.
• Maintain complete project data in internal systems and process supplier/client invoices timely.
• Identify opportunities to improve project delivery, account performance and operational processes.
• Complete project administration and other operational tasks.

Skills

Portuguese C2

Project management

Communication skills

Collaboration

Organisation

Problem-solving

Flexibility

Attention to detail

MS Office

Tools

OOONA

Subtitling tools

Job description

VSI in Los Angeles leads multilingual translation, dubbing and subtitling projects for global entertainment clients. You will own projects from brief to final delivery, balancing quality, timing, client service and profitability.

The role requires a highly organized, proactive PM capable of handling multiple priorities, building strong client-supplier relationships and communicating clearly under tight deadlines.