Localization Manager – Consulting Assignment (Digital Games)

We are looking for an experienced Localization Manager for a consulting assignment with a digital games company operating several studios. The company releases games across many markets, and localization is a key part of getting each title out on time and in the right shape for every audience. Today, localization is handled differently from studio to studio. Your mission is to bring structure: take ownership of the process, make it more efficient, raise quality and reduce long-term costs. What you will do Assess the current localization process and identify areas for improvement Develop a common localization process and roll it out across studios and projects where none exists Manage translation vendors, including assessing quality, skills and cost Plan the localization strategy together with project teams, including which languages to support and when Set up and maintain localization workflows within projects Implement and document the localization management tools, and train teams to use them Coordinate localization of in-game text, art, marketing copy and storefront content Work on resourcing and budgeting for localization across studios What we are looking for Experience from release management, store management, project management or a similar role involving localization processes A good understanding of development cycles and experience working closely with development teams A structured, self-driven way of working, with the ability to build processes from the ground up Ease in collaborating with developers, tech directors, producers, marketing and QA Bonus Knowledge of Unity and localization tooling (e.g. TMS platforms)