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Senior Project Manager, Localization

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Blizzard Entertainment is seeking a high-performing project manager to join our regional localization team based in Seoul, Korea. As a member of the regional team, you will be responsible for ensuring on-time, high-quality deliveries of localized entertainment content to our global customers.

You will work with the Global Localization organization, which will include collaborating with other regional teams and localization vendors around the globe, and with our Localization Production Team and development teams in the United States. You will liaise frequently with external vendors and regional publishing teams ensuring that the needs of your regional markets are met.

Responsibilities

• Proactively and effectively work with the Global Localization organization and regional cross-functional stakeholders to ensure all regional projects are delivered on time and within budget.
• Measure and optimize performance of projects using appropriate systems, tools, and techniques.
• Collaborate on planning and execution of global projects and large-scale initiatives in the department.
• Collaborate with appropriate teams to establish and manage vendor relationships and drive vendors to improve performance and quality while maintaining reasonable costs.
• Manage local schedules, operations, and logistics for localization work performed in your region.
• Partner with the Global Localization organization to provide detailed project plans and reports, and to create and maintain comprehensive documentation for all stakeholders.
• Handle urgent localization requests from regions to ensure required timelines are met.
• Collect and analyse data to identify, prioritize and address risks and opportunities to improve team efficiency and effectiveness of operations.
• Develop best practices and share with peers.

Minimum Requirements

Experience

• 6+ years’ work experience with a proven record of successful project management in the digital industry. (Job title may change depending on candidate's experience and/or skillset.)
• Proven experience in change management.

Knowledge & Skills

• Excellent understanding of localization, quality assurance and software development production cycles.
• Excellent organizational and analytical skills.
• Excellent verbal and written English and Korean communication skills.
• Strong knowledge of project management methodologies.

Key Attributes

• A detail-oriented problem-solving approach.
• Self-motivated with a positive mindset.
• Able to influence cross-functional teams to develop collaboration and commitment.
• Ability to work under a tight deadline.

Extra Points

Experience

• Knowledge and experience with localization tools and services, including data analytics tools.
• Experiences and knowledge of Blizzard products and services.
• Experience of working in the console/mobile gaming industry as a project manager.
• Experienced working in an international environment.

Knowledge & Skills

• Project management certification (PMP, Scrum, etc.).

Key Attributes

• Love for video games.

Application (Required)

• English CV
• English Cover Letter