Alessandro Magrassi

Audio Project Manager @Keywords Studios

Milan, IT

As a videogame localization Project Manager, my main task is to manage all assigned projects from initiation through release, identifying, scheduling and supervising all project phases and tasks. I effectively manage day-to-day communication with the client as well as with all project team members and resources and ensure that quality, schedule and budget expectations are met. · Manage assigned localization and audio projects from project initiation through release to operation, defining, prioritizing and managing requirements and deliverables.· Drive issue resolution and address contingencies in a timely manner.· Identify, assign, schedule, supervise and train team members for projects (translators, reviewers, recording studios, sound engineers, voice directors).· Develop and maintain complex localization schedules and assign resources as required.· Create, track, and adhere to project budgets, schedules, and timelines. Expose, report on, and resolve deviations and variances.· Closely monitor financial status of localization projects, including creating accurate estimates, setting up project budget, tracking vendor contracts and invoices, performing financial closure at project end, and identifying and correcting budget overruns.· Develop project strategies and plans.· Proactively communicate with clients regarding project status, queries from translators, and other issues. · Prepare and distribute reports for clients and internal colleagues regarding status of projects.· Contribute to project management and cross-company initiatives, taskforces and general process improvements

UCLA

Fundamentals of Project Management, Project Management

Liceo Classico Cesare Beccaria

High School Diploma

Università degli Studi di Milano

Bachelor's degree, Foreign Languages and Literatures

Università degli Studi di Milano

Master's degree, Languages and Cultures for International Cooperation and Communication

UCLA

Marketing Principles and Practices, Marketing and Business Communication