Company Profile
Established in 1998 and working in over 30 languages, the Keywords Studios Group (KWS) is a fast-growing plc. listed on the London Stock Exchange’s AIM market.
KWS is an international service provider to the global Video Game Industry with offices in, Europe, America, Asia, Australia. Working on a worldwide basis, we provide a range of linguistic, testing, quality control and customer support services to Video Game Developers and Publishers alike.
Role Overview
KWS is the word leader in the Localization services for the Video Games industry.
The Applications Development Program Manager is a key role in the production of software for the Localization Service Line. The development of software applications and platforms used for managing the production workflow, interfacing with corporate software platforms, optimizing production, fall under its responsibility.
Innovation is a significant part of the Video Game Localization business, in a context of a fast-paced industry. The Program Manager actively contributes to innovation by creating new solutions that adapt to evolving needs of production. Day to day operations require to interface to technical as well as non-technical staff located across the world, managing resources and expectations.
Its role is functional to the continuous innovation of the SL operations, enabling the creation of operational efficiencies.
Typical applications are web-based platforms providing service to thousands of internal/external users, including clients and vendors.
Experience in managing cross-functional software development projects, leadership in the development process with internal/external development teams are some of the skills required to fulfil the role in order to ensure that projects are completed on time, in budget, in scope and that the project objectives are met.
Duties amp; Responsibilities
The Applications Development Program Manager will manage software development projects during all phases of the project lifecycle (budgeting, analysis, design, development, testing, implementation, and post implementation phases) with an emphasis on communication to business owners, stakeholders and project team:
Requirements
Previous experiences
Technical Skills
Behavioural Skills