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Localization Project Manager

Keywords Studios Montreal is looking for a Localization Project Manager to join our Localization team.

The Localization Project Manager will consistently meet or exceed client expectations by ensuring exceptional service, quality and cost efficiency on every project. Working with assigned client, managing client relationships and managing a broad spectrum of resources the LPM will be expected to deliver to both client and company's requirements/targets.

They will be expected to develop and grow those client relationships whilst achieving/exceeding the expected margins by providing creative, industry, technical and tactical business solutions.

The LPM is expected to manage multiple localization projects and their linguist teams of different sizes, genres, platforms for multiple clients simultaneously and ensure their profitable, quality delivery within the timeframe agreed with the client.

The LPM is responsible for the profitable delivery of localization projects.

Full ownership of end to end delivery of assigned Projects. Detailed responsibilities are:

• Work closely with sales, customer management and the client directly to understand the scope of and requirements of each project.
• Advise clients on best practices and agree on project processes and timelines.
• Lead project planning process and “kick-off” meetings and ongoing project-related meetings, as needed.

• Communicate regularly and professionally with clients

• Manage internal and external resources in order to ensure that they perform according to the project instructions, client expectations and the company's QA procedures.
• Ensure Keywords QA process is followed and QA standards met.

• Monitor project processes (localization plan, post mortems, resources, submissions, etc.)
• Continuously manage and adapt the work plan and resources required in consultation and agreement with the client.

Requirements

• Minimum 2 years experience as a Localisation Project Manager either on client or Vendor side
• Knowledge of MemoQ an advantage
• Degree in Business, Translation, Computer Science or Games Development
• Experience in the Games industry an advantage
• Must be motivated and a team player.
• Excellent English written, verbal and interpersonal communication skills.
• Excellent knowledge of PC and MS Office products is essential.
• Flexible towards working hours.
• Ability to cope under pressure and to work to tight deadlines.
• Knowledge of an additional language an advantage

Benefits

Our employees are our most valuable resource; therefore we provide them with a competitive compensation package commensurate with skills and experience, excellent benefits, high level of job satisfaction and a casual and fun work environment.

Keywords International is dedicated to following a well-established Equal Opportunities Policy. We endeavour to create a workplace which provides for equal opportunities for all employees and potential employees.