Localization Project Manager (Video Game Localization)

TL;DR

Localization Project Manager (Video Game Localization): Leading and coordinating day-to-day operations for high-quality video game localization across multiple platforms, with an accent on budget management, client liaison, and cross-functional collaboration. Focus on refining workflows, tracking project progress, and ensuring IP-specific quality standards for exciting indie to AAA titles.

Location: This is a hybrid role, primarily based in Berlin, Germany, with the flexibility to work remotely up to 90 days per year from any location.

Company

Altagram is a global multilingual game localization and audio production agency, headquartered in Berlin with additional offices in Montréal and Seoul, offering customized solutions in over 65 languages for the gaming industry.

What you will do

• Lead and coordinate day-to-day operations to ensure high-quality localization for video game titles across multiple platforms.
• Manage budgets, ensure timely invoicing and purchase orders, and prepare detailed financial reports.
• Act as the primary liaison between internal teams and clients, providing clear and timely updates.
• Facilitate kick-off and post-mortem meetings to refine workflows and improve project outcomes.
• Oversee the full localization lifecycle, from text to audio to LQA, ensuring cross-service collaboration.
• Assign and coordinate work among internal teams, external linguists, and language specialists to ensure alignment and consistency.

Requirements

• Exceptional English communication skills both written and spoken.
• 2+ years of experience managing localization projects, ideally in the video game industry with an agency or game publisher.
• Excellent client-facing, negotiation, and relationship-building skills.
• Proactive, detail-oriented, and able to manage multiple complex projects under tight deadlines.
• Proficiency with localization tools (e.g., memoQ), file formats, and standard industry software.
• Solid understanding of localization best practices.

Nice to have

• A background working with or for AAA developers or major game studios.
• Familiarity with MTPE workflows.
• Experience with audio projects and/or LQA.

Culture & Benefits

• Additional leave entitlements that grow each year after your first year.
• Regular performance and salary reviews, plus a performance-related bonus.
• For Berlin-based team members, a subsidy for the BVG public transport ticket.
• Access to a beautiful office garden, kitchen with snacks and drinks, and a gaming room with consoles.
• Pet-friendly office environment.
• Focus on diversity, personal growth, and an equal opportunity workplace.