Project Manager, Content Operations (6-month contract)

Nex Open · verified Sep 10, 2026

Hong Kong Manager Content Creation

Mid-level Content Creation role at Nex. Hong Kong.

Role brief

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What you'll do

Run localization projects from planning through release, keeping work on schedule
Build timelines, milestones, status updates, trackers, notes, and reports for project visibility
Coordinate teams, vendors, IP partners, developers, and other stakeholders on scope and delivery
Manage translation, review, implementation, quality checks, approvals, and release readiness
Spot risks and blockers early, then escalate issues and improve repeatable localization workflows

What you bring

A bachelor’s degree in a related business, communications, project, language, or international field
Three to five years in IT services or gaming
Working knowledge of project management methods, tools, Notion, and Asana
Strong organization, analysis, problem-solving, communication, and independent multitasking skills
Written and spoken English proficiency plus an interest in game development and emerging technology

Who this fits

This role suits a detail-focused, adaptable project manager who can handle several localization efforts independently and keep internal and external contributors aligned. You’ll work in Hong Kong on a six-month contract, with a stated possibility of moving into a permanent full-time role. The listing also calls for strong English, interest in gaming, and a positive, results-oriented approach.

From the employer

Nex is on a mission to help families rediscover the joy of movement. Created by parents for parents, Nex combines technology and play to deliver fun, social, and interactive experiences powered by natural body motion, encouraging kids and adults to move more, play more, and have fun together. Nex Playground, the company’s award-winning active play system, is purpose-built to get families moving year-round, with safety and privacy as core considerations in its intentional design. It is certified kidSAFE+ COPPA compliant and built to support healthy, active play for all ages and abilities.

Nex Playground features a growing library of 50+ experiences, including motion and dance games, fitness and educational experiences, and Nex Originals. Content includes collaborations with partners like Hasbro, Sesame Workshop, and NBCUniversal. Nex has been recognized by Fast Company’s Most Innovative Companies, TIME’s Best Inventions, and Parents’ Best Entertainment System for Families, and has earned Red Dot, IDEA, and Core77 international design awards. We encourage you to explore Have Fun and Is Motion Gaming Back?, as they offer a deeper look into our culture, values, and explain how our approach to motion gaming differs from previous generations.

To protect yourself from recruitment scams, please note that Nex communicates through official company emails ending in @nex.inc. If you receive a suspicious email or message, please do not respond and report it immediately to us.

Location: Hong Kong
Type: 6-month contract (with possibility of conversion to full-time permanent role)

We are seeking a dynamic Project Manager with strong attention to detail, adaptability, and a results-oriented mindset. If you bring high energy and a positive attitude, we want to hear from you!

The Role

As a Project Manager - Content Operations, you will play a key role in the localization content production process, ensuring projects are executed smoothly and delivered on time.

Key Responsibilities

Own the end-to-end localization process across multiple projects, ensuring work is planned, tracked, and delivered on time.
Develop and maintain project timelines, milestones, schedules, and status updates for localization initiatives.
Coordinate with internal teams and external partners to align on project scope, priorities, deliverables, and deadlines.
Serve as the main point of contact for localization-related questions, updates, risks, and follow-ups.
Manage localization workflows across translation, review, implementation, quality assurance, approvals, and release readiness.
Identify project risks, blockers, and dependencies early, escalating issues as needed to keep projects on track.
Create and maintain project documentation, trackers, meeting notes, reports, and other materials to support visibility and alignment.
Support the development of scalable processes, templates, and workflows for managing multiple localization projects simultaneously.
Work with vendors, IP partners, developers, and other external stakeholders to communicate requirements, track progress, and coordinate delivery.
Handle ad hoc localization and content operations tasks as needed to support the broader team.

Key Qualifications

Bachelor’s degree in Business, Communications, Project Management, Linguistics, Translation/Localization, International Studies, or a related field
3–5 years of experience in the IT services or gaming industry.
Strong understanding of project management methodologies, tools, and workflows, including Notion and Asana.
Excellent analytical, problem-solving, and organizational skills.
High attention to detail, with the ability to manage multiple tasks independently and simultaneously.
Strong communication and teamwork skills.
Proficiency in written and spoken English.
Passion for game development and emerging technologies.

We Offer

Competitive compensation package.
Flexible working hours and vacation policy.
Product-driven culture that treasures talents and individual growth.
Front-row seat and hands-on experience with cutting edge technologies in the evolving gaming field

Nex is located in San Jose, California, USA and Hong Kong. Learn more about us at https://www.nexplayground.com/about.

We encourage applications even if you don’t meet more than 50% of the requirements — we believe that experience comes in many forms!

Nex is an equal opportunity employer and does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, sex (including pregnancy, childbirth, gender identity, and sexual orientation), national origin, ancestry, age, physical or mental disability, medical condition, genetic information, marital status, military or veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by applicable law. This policy applies to all individuals at every stage of the employment relationship, including all current and prospective employees, and covers all employment decisions including recruitment, hiring, job assignment, promotion, compensation, benefits, training, discipline and termination.

We are committed to providing a workplace free from discrimination and harassment and to fostering an inclusive environment for all employees.