Translation PM Game Industry

Date PostedJune 25, 2026LocationShibuya Ward, Tokyo (Nearest station: Hatsudai Station)CompanyGLOBALPOWER Inc. / 株式会社グローバルパワーSalaryJPY 3000K - JPY 4500KTypeeducation/training/language specialist - translator

Job Summary

We are seeking a Translation Project Manager (PM) to coordinate and manage translation projects for consumer and mobile games. This role involves broad interaction with clients, internal staff, and external parties to ensure smooth delivery of translated materials. You will be responsible for estimating man-hours, creating quotations, and negotiating with various stakeholders.

Responsibilities

  • Manage translation project lifecycles
  • Estimate man-hours and generate quotations
  • Communicate with clients and internal staff
  • Coordinate with freelancers and external vendors

Required Skills

  • 1+ year of project/translation management
  • Experience in outsourcing and invoicing
  • Business English (TOEIC 735+)
  • Fluent Japanese (JLPT N1)
  • Strong communication skills

Job Details

Job Description upon Joining: We are seeking a Translation Project Manager (PM) to coordinate and manage translation projects, including consumer and mobile games. [Job Responsibilities] This role involves broad interaction with clients, internal staff, and external parties. * Client communication * Estimating man-hours, creating quotations, and delivering translated materials * Negotiating with in-house translators, freelancers, and external vendors, and clearly defining the scope of changes to the scope of work through coordination [Recruitment Background] Organizational strengthening [Working Hours] * Flexible working hours (with fixed working hours each month) * Basic working hours (10:00 AM - 7:00 PM) * Fixed working hours may apply depending on the project. * Some overtime may be required depending on the workload. [Job Requirements] [Required Qualifications] * Experience in outsourcing management - Understanding of the entire process of order placement and invoicing * At least one year of practical experience in management or translation coordinating * Strong communication skills [Preferred Qualifications] * Translation experience, including experience using translation support tools such as memoQ * At least one year of experience in Japanese-to-native language translation (entertainment industry experience is a plus) * Experience working in the game industry [Language Requirements] * English Level: Business Conversation Level (TOEIC 735-860) * Japanese Level: Fluent (JLPT Level 1 or N1) [Salary & Benefits] * Annual salary: 3 million to 4.5 million yen (annual salary system) * Salary increase: Yes (annual review) * Transportation expenses paid separately * Overtime pay available (25% of hourly rate) * Social insurance: Included [Holidays] * Complete two-day weekend system * Paid leave * Year-end and New Year holidays * Summer holidays (and other special holidays such as birthday leave) * More than 120 days of holidays per year [Job Contract Period] * Contract employee; no probationary period. * Six-month contract (April 1st - September 31st or October 1st - March 31st).