Project Manager - Localization

Location: Cape Town, Western Cape, South Africa

Workplace: on_site

Description

For over 10 years, Pixelogic Media Partners has provided technology solutions to the entertainment industry.

Our products and services span the digital spectrum, from enhanced extras packages promoting digital purchase to physical disc authoring. Our clients include virtually all of the major Hollywood studios and dozens of independent studios.

To date, we’ve delivered thousands of titles to iTunes, Google, Netflix, Amazon, and others. We’ve created a large percentage of iTunes Extras titles available on the App Store, developed the specification of and delivered the first Cross-Platform Extras titles, authored more than eight-thousand DVDs, two-thousand Blu-rays, as well as award-winning tablet and mobile apps.

Pixelogic Media Partners, LLC provides technology solutions to the entertainment industry. We are responsible for helping Hollywood Studios and content owners to get their content to global audiences by providing all language services including scripting, subtitling, access services and dubbing. Our products and services span the digital spectrum, from enhanced extras packages promoting digital purchase to physical disc authoring.

Our clients include major Hollywood studios and dozens of independent studios. To date, we’ve delivered thousands of titles to iTunes, Google, Netflix, Amazon, and others. We’ve created a large percentage of iTunes Extras titles available on the App Store, developed the specification of and delivered the first Cross Platform Extras titles, authored more than eight-thousand DVDs, two-thousand Blu-rays, as well as award winning tablet and mobile apps.

Experience start-up momentum with us and be part of building innovative solutions to service our clients in the entertainment industry with their media distribution needs. Join us if you’re passionate about entertainment, innovation and customer service excellence!

Primary Responsibilities

• Managing multiple localization projects from client order to delivery completion
• Establishing a solid understanding of specific client specifications and needs
• Building strong working relationships with clients and focusing on delivering the highest quality assets on time
• Liaising with multiple clients and maintaining clear communication
• Managing complex projects from beginning to end in a timely manner • Developing project plans and workflows, managing time, budget, resources and quality control
• Managing, monitoring, and updating all timelines and setting realistic expectations for day to day deliveries
• Working with the billing team to ensure projects are billed correctly and on time to clients
• Performing order entries based on client requests and ensuring final deliveries are within the expected timeframe
• Providing strategic solutions to any issues that may arise with clients
• Collaborating with operational teams to build processes, make sure the workflow operates smoothly and efficiently, and initially enhancing the client experience
• Identifying areas of opportunity to enhance clients’ experience and work closely with other department leaders to drive initiatives and to execute on those opportunities
• Abiding by security policies and protecting information assets entrusted to you
• Other related tasks as assigned to fulfill responsibilities

Requirements

• Bachelor's degree
• 3-5 years of experience in Project Management
• Localization (subtitling, dubbing) experience preferred
• Solid organizational skills, including multitasking and time-management
• Collaborative thinker who works well in a team
• Experience in media industry and post-production workflows
• Passionate about customer experience and customer service excellence
• Hands-on experience with digital media workflows is preferred
• Excellent communication skills with technical and non-technical individuals
• Deep sense of urgency and ability to work in a fast-paced environment with high volume
• Problem solver with creative and innovative approach with ability to think out of the box
• Outstanding attention to detail and ability to plan complex projects with urgency
• A positive attitude when experiencing obstacles and enthusiastic to get things done