Localization Project Manager - APAC (Gaming)

Location: Tokyo, Chiyoda, Japan; hybrid

Company

hirify.global is a video game publisher creating and supporting franchises including NBA hirify.global, BioShock, Borderlands, Mafia, Sid Meier’s Civilization, WWE hirify.global, TopSpin, and PGA TOUR hirify.global.

What you will do

• Lead regional localization execution under the direction of a Localization Producer.
• Coordinate localization and LQA schedules across Language Leads, Linguistic Specialists, LQA Leads, content teams, and vendors.
• Oversee localization assets such as kits, voice-over scripts, builds, and bug reports, ensuring timely handoffs and feedback.
• Track risks, blockers, timelines, quality, and budget using localization tools, asset trackers, and dashboards.
• Act as the primary contact for regional localization and LQA vendors.
• Recommend workflow improvements and support post-mortem reviews with regional data and feedback.

Requirements

• 4–6+ years of experience in localization project coordination, content operations, or vendor management, preferably in gaming or interactive media.
• Deep knowledge of localization workflows, CAT tools, TMS platforms, Jira, and shared cloud systems.
• Experience coordinating third-party vendors across multiple time zones and cultures.
• Strong written and verbal English communication; regional language fluency is a plus.
• Familiarity with terminology management, QA feedback cycles, and basic localization metrics.
• Bachelor’s degree in localization, linguistics, project management, or equivalent professional experience.

Nice to have

• Experience in gaming or interactive media.
• Regional language fluency.

Culture & Benefits

• Collaborative work across producers, linguists, QA teams, content stakeholders, and external vendors.
• Opportunity to support localized experiences for players worldwide.
• Inclusive workplace focused on empowered and supported teams.