Job Description
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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
How to Apply
Apply via: https://apply.workable.com/j/9EF6B77EE7