[Hiring] Localization Project Manager @Nex

Role Description

Nex is seeking a Localization Project Manager based in Europe to support its game and cross-functional localization programs across European markets. This role will provide dedicated project management support to the Localization Program Manager and, over time, independently manage a defined set of localization projects from intake through delivery. Text translation, graphic localization, voice-over localization, and LQA will be performed by an external localization vendor; this role is responsible for managing that vendor rather than executing the localization work directly.

What You'll Do

• Manage the external localization vendor responsible for text translation, graphic localization, voice-over localization, and LQA, including tracking progress, coordinating handoffs, maintaining schedules, and following up on open items.
• Assist Localization Program Manager with localization project planning, execution, and status reporting.
• Gradually take ownership of approximately 10 to 20 localization projects end-to-end under Nex’s localization structure and process.
• Manage localization requests from teams across Nex—including Marketing, Packaging, PlayOS, and other functions—including intake, prioritization, scheduling, stakeholder communication, handoffs, and delivery tracking.
• Maintain clear and up-to-date project documentation in Notion and other agreed systems.
• Track project schedules, risks, dependencies, deliverables, and outstanding action items.
• Serve as the primary operational contact between internal teams and the external localization vendor, coordinating requirements, deliverables, reviews, feedback, and issue resolution.
• Work closely with the vendor to improve localization quality by setting quality expectations, reviewing feedback and LQA findings, identifying recurring issues, and driving corrective actions and process improvements.
• Prepare weekly status reports summarizing progress, risks, blockers, and next steps.
• Maintain a localization request log and timesheet for approved hours.
• Escalate timeline, quality, scope, or dependency risks in a timely manner.

Deliverables

• Weekly localization status report
• Project schedule tracking
• Risk and blocker list
• Cross-functional localization request log
• Approved timesheet
• Other project tracking documents as reasonably requested

Qualifications

• Experience managing localization projects, ideally for games, entertainment, software, or digital products.
• Strong organizational skills and ability to manage multiple concurrent projects.
• Clear written and verbal communication skills.
• Familiarity with localization workflows, including text translation, graphic localization, voice-over localization, review, LQA, handoffs, and delivery management.
• Experience managing localization vendors, including schedules, deliverables, quality expectations, feedback, and escalations.
• Ability to work independently while keeping stakeholders informed.
• Comfortable using Notion, Slack, spreadsheets, and localization platforms or project management tools.
• Detail-oriented approach to schedules, deliverables, file tracking, and stakeholder follow-up.
• Fluency in English plus German, French, Spanish, or Italian is preferred.
• Candidates should be based in Germany, France, Spain, or Italy and be familiar with European localization workflows and market requirements.

Requirements

• Reporting to and coordinating primarily with Localization Program Manager, who will provide overall localization direction, priorities, and process guidance.
• The hiring manager will be based in Japan.

Benefits

• Competitive compensation package.
• Flexible working hours and vacation policy.
• Product-driven culture that treasures talents and individual growth.
• Front-row seat and hands-on experience with cutting edge technologies in the evolving gaming field.