Junior Project Manager (Creative)

Interested? Apply through our website now:https://www.lightup7.com/careers/junior-project-manager

Light Up 7 is on the lookout for a Junior Project Manager to join our team! We are a fast-paced and forward-thinking digital agency partnering with well-known brands and ambitious businesses to create impactful, ROI-driven marketing campaigns that truly make a difference.

We’re looking to meet a proactive and detail-oriented team player who thrives in a lively, collaborative environment. You’ll play a key role in supporting the execution of innovative campaigns and managing end-to-end project coordination across multiple teams. If you’re eager to grow in project management, love bringing structure to creative ideas, and enjoy working in a fast-moving environment, this role is for you.

The ideal candidate brings 1–2 years of experience, strong critical thinking skills, and enjoys communicating and collaborating with teams across different functions.

Come build, grow, and make an impact with us, we’d love to have you on this journey!

Responsibilities:

• Support the project team by understanding client objectives and project goals, and help translate them into clear action points.
• Assist in developing project plans and coordinate with internal teams to ensure smooth execution of tasks.
• Monitor daily project activities and follow up with team members to ensure work is progressing according to timelines.
• Manage project schedules, budgets, assets, and documentation to ensure deliverables are clearly tracked and communicated.
• Assist in coordinating resource assignments and proactively identify any potential resource challenges. 
• Monitor project risks and scope creep to foresee and identify potential issues, and propose solutions in advance.
• Identify client needs and contribute ideas to ensure project outcomes align with objective and future opportunities. 
• Consistently manage client expectations, ensure delivery of high-quality service, and gather and act on client feedback.
• Maintain regular communication with internal teams and clients, and assist in preparing project updates and status reports. 
• Support documentation of functional requirements, project specifications, and related material along with project team members.
• Conduct project debriefs by capturing lessons learned, documenting key outcomes, and ensuring insights are properly recorded and shared with the team.
• Prepare essential project documentation such as execution plans, SLAs, NDAs, and other required materials. 

Requirements

• 1-2+ years of experience in digital agency project management or experience in managing projects, especially related to design, video, digital marketing and website development.
• A keen interest in the creative digital industry.
• Strong communication skills (verbal, written, presentation) with excellent client relationship management abilities. 
• Self-motivated, organised, detail-oriented, with proficient problem-solving techniques  
• Able to remain level-headed and maintain a positive attitude under pressure. 
• Passion for continuous learning and developing new skills in a fast-paced digital environment.
• Keen interest in staying updated with the latest digital platforms and technologies
• Passion for AI and emerging technologies, with a commitment to continuous learning and adaptation. 
• Strong proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite (Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Outlook), Google Workspace, and other web-based tools: knowledge of Adobe Creative Suite is an additional advantage. 
• Required language(s): English, Bahasa Malaysia

Skills

Project Management, Project Planning, Project Schedules, Creative Problem Solving, Strategic Communication