Project Manager, Translation

Job Description:
Suits Optional?
? Brains Required

Wizards of the Coast, a subsidiary of Hasbro, Inc. and the world's largest publisher of adventure games, including Magic: The Gathering? Trading Card Game and the Dungeons & Dragons Role Playing Game, has an exciting opportunity for a Project Manager, Translation to join our talented team.

Why us? Because we offer competitive salaries, a great benefits package (really - keep reading & we'll prove it to you), and the excitement of working for a gaming organization. But the best part of working here is that most of us think selling games that bring hours of enjoyment to millions around the globe is an inherently cool way to earn a living.

POSITION: Project Manager, Translation
TEAM: Creative & Production Services - Localization
REPORTS TO: Localization Manager
FLSA: Exempt

JOB PURPOSE: Responsible for ensuring a steady workflow of current translation projects according to Wizards of the Coast standards across all brands. Assist the Localization Manager in implementing future projects to streamline and improve the localization process.

QUALIFICATIONS/EXPERIENCE:

Technical skill requirements
- Expert level of using SDLX (create files, import, maintain termbase).
- 2+ years of experience working with FileMaker Pro or similar asset management database.
- 3+ years proven experience in project management, preferably in the field of translation or localization.
- Technically savvy. Comfortable with technology and quickly able to learn new software and technologies.
- Fluency in English and at least one other European language as a minimum.
- MS Office - intermediate level. Especially MS Excel.
Technical skill advantages
- Knowledge of the games industry, particularly trading cards games is very helpful.
- Sound knowledge of Adobe Acrobat - ability to explain comments function.
- Experience with XML is a HUGE plus.

Required abilities and behaviors
- Thorough and structured approach to planning and monitoring multiple projects
- Proven success in managing multiple time-bound projects
- Ability to influence others to meet tight timescales
- Methodical with a meticulous eye for detail
- Proactive in solving problems and evaluating alternative solutions
- Excellent written and verbal communication skills
- Strongly customer focused with examples of great quality customer service
- Strong individual motivation to achieve agreed goals and targets
- Ability to communicate and resolve issues with a wide variety of people
- International experience or experience living in another country is a definite plus

Applications must be submitted online. To apply online, click on the following link:
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NOTE: Only local candidates need apply. No relocation is available for this position.

We are an Equal Opportunity / Affirmative Action Employer.

Click here to apply via the Hasbro Career Opportunity Portal



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Years of Experience Required: At Least 3 Years

Expected Travel Time: None