Junior Project Manager

Date PostedOctober 19, 2026LocationMalaysiaCompanyLight Up 7SalaryRM 3800 - 4800TypeFull-Time

Job Summary

Light Up 7 is seeking a proactive and detail-oriented Junior Project Manager with 1–2 years of experience to support the execution of innovative creative campaigns. The ideal candidate will coordinate end-to-end projects across multiple teams, manage project schedules, budgets, and client expectations in a fast-paced digital agency environment. Responsibilities include translating client objectives into action points, monitoring project risks, and maintaining regular communication with internal teams and clients.

Responsibilities

  • Coordinate end-to-end project tasks and schedules
  • Monitor project risks, budgets, and scope creep
  • Manage client expectations and communication
  • Prepare project documentation and status reports

Required Skills

  • 1-2+ years project management experience
  • Strong communication and client management
  • Proficiency in Microsoft Office and Google Workspace
  • Bilingual: English and Bahasa Malaysia

Job Details

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