Senior Localization Project Manager

Terra; Jackson (MS); Remote; USD 80,000 - 110,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Remote work with a global team

AI-assisted localization workflows

Professional growth opportunities

Job summary

Terra Localizations is seeking a seasoned Localization Project Manager to oversee end-to-end localization for a major gaming client. You will coordinate production and LQA teams, vendors, and stakeholders to deliver localized content worldwide, leveraging Smartling, Jira, Slack, and Google Workspace.

The role requires multi-project juggling, US-time-zone alignment, and strong communication. Ideal candidates bring 4+ years in localization PM, a bachelor’s in a relevant field, and proficiency in

Qualifications

• 4+ years of Localization Project Management experience.
• Ability to autonomously manage high-volume localization pipelines from day one.
• Experience with TMS platforms and project management tools.
• Familiarity with AI-assisted localization workflows and human post-editing.
• Professional English plus a second language.
• Bachelor's degree in Languages, Business, CS or comparable experience.
• Strong organizational and communication skills.
• Ability to manage multiple priorities, stakeholders, and deadlines.
• Availability to work aligned with a US time zone preferred.
• Nice to have: gaming industry experience, Smartling and Jira experience, LQA collaboration, global cross-functional teams.

Responsibilities

• Coordinate localization requests end to end from intake to delivery.
• Build and maintain project schedules across teams.
• Monitor daily production, queries, and turnaround times.
• Identify and elevate risks early.
• Maintain project tracking systems and capacity data.
• Collaborate with localization producers and external vendors.
• Work with Smartling, Jira, Slack, and Google Workspace.

Skills

Project coordination

Stakeholder management

Time management

Communication

Education

Bachelor's degree in Languages, Business, CS or related field

Tools

Smartling

Jira

Slack

Google Workspace

Job description

JOIN TERRA AS A LOCALIZATION PROJECT MANAGER!

We're looking for an experienced Localization Project Manager based in LATAM to join Terra and work with an important client in the video game industry . You'll coordinate localization projects from request to delivery, working closely with localization production and LQA teams, internal stakeholders, and external vendors to deliver localized content to users around the world. This is a great opportunity for someone who enjoys managing multiple projects, coordinating different teams, and working in a fast-paced global environment.

What You’ll Do

• Coordinate localization requests end to end, from intake and preparation to vendor dispatch, tracking, and final delivery.
• Build and maintain project schedules, considering dependencies across multiple teams and projects.
• Monitor daily production, including vendor queries, turnaround times, and issue resolution.
• Identify and elevate potential risks early.
• Keep project tracking systems and capacity information up to date.
• Work with tools such as Smartling, Jira, Slack, and Google Workspace.
• Support Localization Producers and Associate Producers with production and coordination activities as needed.

Requirements

• 4+ years of experience in Localization Project Management.
• Ability to autonomously manage high-volume localization pipelines from day one.
• Experience with TMS platforms and project management tools.
• Familiarity with AI-assisted localization workflows and human post-editing.
• Full professional proficiency in English plus a second language.
• Bachelor's degree in Languages, Business, Computer Science, or comparable professional experience.
• Strong organizational and communication skills.
• Ability to manage multiple priorities, stakeholders, and deadlines simultaneously.
• Availability to work aligned with a US time zone is preferred.
• Previous experience in the gaming industry (Nice to Have).
• Experience with Smartling and Jira.
• Experience collaborating with LQA teams.
• Experience working with global and cross-functional teams.

The Application Journey Has 4 Key Steps

• Application and CV review.
• Role-specific & values-based interview.
• Psychotechnical interview.
• Interview with your future leaders.

Why Work With Terra?

• Work remotely with a global team.
• Collaborate on localization projects for an important client in the video game industry.
• Work with modern localization and AI-assisted workflows.
• Take ownership of projects and work closely with experienced localization professionals.
• Join a supportive environment that values professional growth and high standards.

JOIN OUR TEAM

At Terra Localizations, our enthusiasm for video games knows no bounds. We invite linguists and project managers with a fervor for gaming and a commitment to diversity, inclusivity, and connectivity to explore career opportunities, visit our website.