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About the Role
As part of 2K’s Global Loc 2.0 strategy, we are establishing regional project leadership roles that ensure seamless localization execution and alignment across all supported languages. We are looking for a Localization Project Manager to act as the regional stakeholder responsible for executing localization and LQA workflows in close coordination with Localization Producers and internal content teams. This is a mid-senior individual contributor role designed for professionals with a deep understanding of localization pipelines and vendor workflows. You’ll be the regional glue between Localization Producers and functional teams like Linguistic Specialists, Language Leads, LQA Leads, and external vendors—making sure everyone has what they need to deliver high-quality localization on time and on budget.
Responsibilities
- Act as the regional operational lead for localization execution, working under the direction of the assigned Localization Producer
- Coordinate localization and LQA schedules across internal stakeholders (Language Leads, Linguistic Specialists, LQA Leads) to ensure alignment and on-time delivery
- Provide day-to-day project oversight, ensuring language owners and QA teams have access to the right tools, briefs, materials, and context
- Identify, track, and report red flags and roadblocks in localization and LQA workflows that could impact timeline, quality, or budget
- Serve as the primary point of contact for regional vendors (localization and LQA), ensuring they are fully briefed, resourced, and enabled to deliver high-quality work
- Monitor localization asset flow, including localization kits, VO scripts, builds, and bug reports—ensuring timely handoff and feedback cycles
- Collaborate with Language Leads and LQA to confirm consistency, quality, and adherence to platform, tone, and content standards
- Track progress using localization management tools, asset trackers, and shared dashboards; surface risk to senior staff when needed
- Coordinate with Global Loc Coordination and Production to prioritize tasks, unblock workflows, and refine delivery processes
- Recommend improvements to regional workflow efficiency, vendor feedback cycles, and milestone tracking
- Support post-mortem reviews by contributing data and qualitative feedback from the region
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, tools, and processes, including CAT tools, TMS platforms, Jira, and shared cloud systems
- Strong operational instincts with the ability to monitor tasks, align teams, and identify blockers in a fast-paced environment
- Experience coordinating with third-party vendors across multiple time zones and cultures
- Comfortable collaborating cross-functionally with LQA, content, platform, and publishing stakeholders
- Strong written and verbal communication in English; regional language fluency a plus
- Familiarity with terminology management, QA feedback cycles, and basic localization metrics
- Detail-oriented, proactive, and able to operate with limited supervision
Skills
- CAT tools
- TMS platforms
- Jira
- Shared cloud systems
- Terminology management
- QA feedback cycles
- Localization metrics
Location
- Tokyo, Japan
Work Type
- Full-Time
- Hybrid
Experience Level
- Mid-Senior
Education Level
- Bachelor’s degree in localization, linguistics, project management, or equivalent professional experience
About the Company
- At 2K, we create some of the most iconic and culture-shaping video games in entertainment, including NBA® 2K, one of the top-selling franchises in the world, and legendary titles like BioShock®, Borderlands®, Mafia, Sid Meier’s Civilization®, and XCOM®, as well as fan favorites WWE® 2K, TopSpin®, and PGA TOUR® 2K. We build unforgettable experiences by pushing the boundaries of creativity, authenticity and innovation across every genre.
- Our portfolio is brought to life by some of the most influential game development studios in the world. Visual Concepts, Firaxis Games, Hangar 13, Cat Daddy Games, 31st Union, Cloud Chamber, Gearbox, HB Studios, and 2K SportsLab create world-class experiences across platforms.
- But what truly powers 2K is our people.
- We believe the best ideas come from teams that feel empowered, supported, and inspired.
Equal Opportunity
- As an equal opportunity employer, we are committed to fostering a diverse, inclusive workplace where people are encouraged to come as they are and do their best work.