Freelance Audio Localisation Project Manager

The Freelance Audio Localization Project Manager will be assigned as a support to one of Keywords Group Studios in case of peak workloads or as back up for sick leave and holidays.

They could be involved working on a full project from the client handoff to the final delivery or as a support to the assigned local Project Manager on existing projects for specific tasks.

The ideal candidate will have to:

• Define, prioritize, track and manage requirements and deliverables.
• Drive issue resolution and address contingencies in a timely manner.
• Develop and maintain complex localization schedules and assign resources as required.
• Create, track, and adhere to project budgets, schedules, and timelines. Ensure all projects are completed within designated timeframes.
• Closely monitor financial status of localization projects,
• Develop project strategies and plans.
• Proactively communicate with clients regarding project status, queries from translators, and other issues.

• Identify, assign, schedule, supervise and train team members for projects (translators, reviewers, recording studios, sound engineers, voice directors).
• Prepare and distribute reports for clients and internal colleagues regarding status of projects.
• Organize and lead project meetings.

Requirements

• at least 2-3 years of experience in a similar position (Localisation Project Manager either on client or Vendor side are welcome)
• Excellent organizational/coordination abilities
• excellent interpersonal and communication skills
• ability to lead the project and the team
• ability to cope under pressure and to work to tight deadlines
• good analytical and creative problem-solving skills
• excellent English, knowledge of an additional language is a plus (particularly Chinese or Japanese)
• advanced use of MS Office (Excel in particular)
• Experience in the Games industry an advantage
• Experience in the Voice recording industry an advantage
• ability to manage multiple concurrent objectives, projects, groups or activities
• ability to plan and prioritize tasks
• ability to focus on client’s needs and expectations
• strong accuracy and attention to detail
• ability to establish good relationships with all team members
• flexible approach to people, projects, and assignments
• knowledge of ProTools or other DAW is a plus
• knowledge of game audio industry scenario and workflows

Additional skills

• ability to manage multiple concurrent objectives, projects, groups or activities
• ability to plan and prioritize tasks
• ability to focus on client’s needs and expectations
• strong accuracy and attention to detail
• ability to establish good relationships with all team members
• flexible approach to people, projects, and assignments
• knowledge of ProTools or other DAW is a plus
• knowledge of game audio industry scenario and workflows