Localization Project Manager - APAC

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.

• →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
  
  

• 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
  
  
• Bachelor’s degree in localization, linguistics, project management, or equivalent professional experience