Localization Project Manager – Fixed-Term Contract

Nex

. Manage the external localization vendor responsible for text translation, graphic localization, voice-over localization, and LQA .

Posted 10/31/2026contractRemote • Germany, France, Spain, ItalyMid-LevelSeniorWebsite

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Core Competencies

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Demonstrates expertise in managing localization projects across various media, ensuring quality and timely delivery while effectively communicating with stakeholders. Proficient in utilizing project management tools and maintaining detailed documentation to track project progress and risks.

Highest-signal resume keywords

Localization Project ManagementVendor ManagementOrganizational SkillsFluency In English Plus German, French, Spanish, Or ItalianFamiliarity With Localization Workflows

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Hard Skills

Localization Project ManagementText TranslationGraphic LocalizationVoice-Over LocalizationLQASchedule TrackingDeliverable ManagementRisk ManagementStakeholder CommunicationFile Tracking

Soft Skills

Clear Written CommunicationClear Verbal CommunicationDetail-Oriented ApproachAbility To Work IndependentlyStakeholder Follow-Up

Tools & Technologies

NotionSlackSpreadsheetsLocalization PlatformsProject Management Tools

Industry Keywords

LocalizationEuropean Localization WorkflowsGamesEntertainmentSoftwareDigital Products

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Manage the external localization vendor responsible for text translation, graphic localization, voice-over localization, and LQA
Assist the Localization Program Manager with localization project planning, execution, and status reporting
Gradually take ownership of approximately 10 to 20 localization projects end-to-end
Manage localization requests from Marketing, Packaging, PlayOS, and other Nex teams
Maintain project documentation in Notion and other agreed systems
Track schedules, risks, dependencies, deliverables, and outstanding action items
Serve as the primary operational contact between internal teams and the external localization vendor
Improve localization quality by reviewing feedback and LQA findings and driving corrective actions
Prepare weekly status reports covering progress, risks, blockers, and next steps
Maintain a localization request log and approved-hours timesheet
Escalate timeline, quality, scope, or dependency risks
Deliver weekly status reports, schedule tracking, risk and blocker lists, request logs, timesheets, and other tracking documents

Requirements

What you’ll need

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
Expected schedule of 8 hours/day, 5 days/week

Benefits

Comp & perks

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