Spanish Localization Project Manager

Date PostedJune 24, 2026LocationChiyoda, Tokyo, JapanCompanyGLOBALPOWER Inc. / 株式会社グローバルパワーSalaryJPY 3500K - JPY 5500KTypeit (other) - product localization it (other) - project manager

Job Summary

As a Localization PM, you will manage translation coordination, scheduling, and budgets for a major game company. The role involves overseeing LQA bug tracking, communicating with development teams, and ensuring high-quality game localization in Spanish. You will work in a fast-paced environment supporting organizational expansion in the gaming industry.

Responsibilities

  • Coordinate translation projects and schedules
  • Manage localization budgets and outsourcing
  • Perform acceptance inspection of deliverables
  • Communicate with development teams and recording studios
  • Manage LQA bug progress

Required Skills

  • Native Spanish proficiency
  • Business Japanese (JLPT N2)
  • Experience in translation or localization
  • Team-based project management skills
  • Proficiency with translation support tools

Job Details

Job Description [Job Description] Initial Job Responsibilities: As a Localization PM (Leader or Assistant), you will be responsible for the following tasks: * Leading or supporting translation coordination * General game localization tasks * Outsourcing translations * Translation schedule adjustments * Translation budget management * Acceptance inspection of translated deliverables * Negotiation with development teams * Coordination with overseas voice recording studios * LQA bug progress management * General translation tasks * Job responsibilities may change in the future. Working Hours * 10:00 AM - 6:00 PM (Scheduled working hours: 7 hours 0 minutes) * Break time: 60 minutes * Contract renewal: Yes Job Requirements [Required Qualifications] * Experience in translation or localization work * Experience working on production projects as part of a team and the ability to communicate effectively [Preferred Qualifications] * Experience in translation work in the entertainment industry (2 years or more) * Experience using translation support tools * Experience as a translation coordinator or localization PM at a translation company (any industry) * Interest in games [Ideal Candidate Profile] * Someone who can diligently complete mundane tasks * Someone who can act proactively * Someone who can handle production tasks quickly and respond promptly to urgent requests Language Requirements * Japanese Level: Business Level(JLPT Level 2 or N2) * Spanish Level: Native Level Salary Details * Annual Salary: ¥3,600,000 - ¥5,500,000 * Annual salary system (divided into 12 installments) * Monthly salary: ¥300,000 - ¥458,000 (Base salary ¥196,193 + Job allowance ¥103,807) * Includes 60 hours of fixed overtime pay (job allowance) * Incentives: Track record of providing incentives at the end of the year depending on performance * Salary increase: Yes (once a year) * Transportation expenses: Actual expenses reimbursed (up to ¥100,000 per month) Benefits * Comprehensive social insurance (health insurance, employment insurance, workers' compensation insurance, employee pension) * Health checkups, influenza vaccinations, counseling * Refreshment room, in-house cafe, in-house massage room * Events, resorts, leisure facilities * Marriage/childbirth allowance, condolence money, sickness allowance, disaster relief money, reduced working hours for childcare * Relocation discount service, preferential interest rates on housing loans Holidays * Complete two-day weekend (Saturday and Sunday), Public holidays, Year-end and New Year holidays * Paid leave: 10 to 20 days granted per year * Special leave: 6 days granted per year * Bereavement, marriage, childbirth, birthday, and menstrual leave available * Annual holidays: 121 days Contract Period * Contract employee; 3-month probationary period.