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Project Manager, Localization (1yr Contract)

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Activision Blizzard plays a centralized role in the creation of epic entertainment by supporting our interactive gaming brands and studios with a diverse range of career opportunities across corporate functions such as Marketing, Communications, Legal, Human Resources, Finance and Supply Chain. Located in our global headquarters in Santa Monica, we encompass equal parts agility, creativity and rigor to enhance the employee and player experience. To learn more, check us out at www.activisionblizzard.com or on Twitter at @ATVI_AB.

Your Mission

As a Project Manager you will actively collaborate with other regional teams around the globe and with our Localization Production Team and development partners in the United States. You will liaison frequently with external vendors and regional publishing teams ensuring that the needs of your regional markets are met.

We are looking for an experienced project manager with a strong grasp of project management principles, knowledge of Blizzard products, and experience in game localization. An ability to work and communicate effectively in a multicultural environment under tight deadlines is required. Flexibility and a drive for continuous improvement are essential for success in this role.

Player Profile

Experience

• 4 + years’ work experience with a proven record of successful project management in game localization
• Experience with the delivering localized games for the Japanese market
• Experience in assessing and improving internal/external workflows for the game localization

Knowledge & Skills

• Knowledge of localization industry tools and services
• Knowledge and experience with the management of the application testing
• Strong Japanese linguistic skills with the ability to review and edit text translated to Japanese
• Excellent oral and written English and Japanese communication and interpersonal skills

Key Attributes

• Passion for high-quality localization
• Ability to handle multiple projects at the same time
• Ability to collaborate with internal/external stakeholders

Extra Points

• Experience in AAA game localization
• Experience/knowledge of CAT tools
• Knowledge and experience with data analytics tools
• Experience as a translator/language specialist for creative content in the entertainment industry
• Excellent knowledge of Blizzard products and services

Our World

Activision Blizzard, Inc. (NASDAQ: ATVI), is one of the world's largest and most successful interactive entertainment companies and is at the intersection of media, technology and entertainment. We are home to some of the most beloved entertainment franchises including Call of Duty ®, World of Warcraft® , Overwatch ®, Diablo ®, Candy Crush ™ and Bubble Witch ™. Our combined entertainment network delights hundreds of millions of monthly active users in 196 countries, making us the largest gaming network on the planet!

Our ability to build immersive and innovate worlds is only enhanced by diverse teams working in an inclusive environment. We aspire to have a culture where everyone can thrive in order to connect and engage the world through epic entertainment. We provide a suite of benefits that promote physical, emotional and financial well-being for ‘Every World’ - we’ve got our employees covered!

The videogame industry and therefore our business is fast-paced and will continue to evolve. As such, the duties and responsibilities of this role may be changed as directed by the Company at any time to promote and support our business and relationships with industry partners.

Activision is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, national origin, protected veteran status, or any other basis protected by applicable law and will not be discriminated against on the basis of disability.