Localisation Project Manager

Established in 2004, OLIVER is the world’s first and only specialist in designing, building, and running bespoke in-house agencies and marketing ecosystems for brands. We partner with over 300 clients in 40+ countries and counting. Our unique model drives creativity and efficiency, allowing us to deliver tailored solutions that resonate deeply with audiences. 

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Role: Localisation Project Manager

Location: Tokyo, Japan

 

About the role:

The Japan Localisation Project Manager will manage scalable and high-quality translation for our client's English-language content assets into Japanese to meet the needs of the Japan market.  

Based onsite at the client's office in Tokyo, this role will build strong relationships with key stakeholders across marketing, communications, and legal teams to deliver Japanese content that engages customers while maintaining governance and brand integrity. 

What you will be doing: 

The responsibilities of this role are split as follows: 

• 80% transcreation and copywriting, adapting global content to meet the Japanese market's tone of voice and cultural expectations. 

• 20% project management, involving stakeholder management, resource coordination, quality control, and process improvement. 

Transcreation & Copywriting (80%) 

• Adapt and ​​localise global English content to suit the Japanese market, ensuring alignment with client’s tone of voice and brand integrity. 

• Review the English copy provided by HQ to ensure it is suitable for transcreation and localization. 

• Collaborate with Japan leads/reviewers and other linguists to maintain alignment with style guides, glossaries, and linguistic quality standards. 

• Deliver premium localized marketing, sales, legal, and corporate communication content tailored to the Japanese audience. 

• Act as the main point of contact for language quality assurance and content adaptation discussions. 

Project Management (20%) 

• Liaise with HQ, Japan leads, and approved agencies to prioritize, plan, and deliver projects successfully. 

• Coordinate with local stakeholders for project approvals, ensuring smooth and timely delivery of assets. 

• Manage outsourced work when the project scope exceeds capacity or during holiday periods. 

• Mediate discussions between HQ, Japan leads, and external agencies to address localization and transcreation challenges. 

• Plan and implement process improvements to streamline localization workflows and resolve any issues. 

 

What you need to be great in this role:

• A minimum of three years of marketing or English/Japanese localization experience 

• Native Japanese-speaker who has been residing/working in Japan for at least the past five years 

• Excellent English communication skills  

• Exceptional copywriting and transcreation skills tailored to the Japanese market 

• ​​​Bachelor’s degree in Marketing/Tech Marketing, Localization, or a related field desired 

• Demonstrable experience working with cross-cultural teams and managing time zone differences 

• Experience managing workflows, briefing linguists/studios, managing key milestones/deadlines, securing presentations/internal approvals, and delivery 

• Proficient in localization tools and technologies, ensuring cultural relevance and linguistic accuracy 

Req ID: 11656

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