Description

Clockwork is seeking a proactive, detail-oriented, and enthusiastic Junior Project Manager to join our Microsoft Xbox team. This full-time position is based in Johannesburg.

The ideal candidate should have strong tactical project management skills, a solid understanding of social media, and the ability to handle asset-driven projects with creativity and efficiency. This role focuses on supporting existing campaigns and executing tactical briefs, with an emphasis on delivering high-quality work and enhancing the Xbox brand experience.

Key Responsibilities

Tactical Project Management:

• Execute tactical, asset-driven projects such as refurbished campaigns, additions to existing initiatives (e.g., Black Friday), and smaller-scale creative tasks.
• Work closely with the Senior Project Manager and existing team members to ensure seamless delivery of tasks aligned with current processes.
• Coordinate project deliverables to ensure timely and efficient completion.
• Support social media efforts by understanding platform trends and delivering relevant content.

Social Media and Creativity:

• Collaborate with social media teams to produce engaging, high-quality content across platforms.
• Bring additional creativity to the table by suggesting innovative ideas or briefing enhancements to elevate campaign impact.

Collaboration and Communication:

• Serve as a single point of contact for tactical briefs, ensuring clear communication and alignment with internal and external stakeholders.
• Work collaboratively with global and regional teams, including category managers and creative agencies, to execute projects effectively.

Flexibility in Role Fulfilment:

• Absorb briefs as part of the existing team structure or redirect work to appropriate team members for execution.
• Be adaptable to workload redistribution and support team efficiency by managing priorities effectively.

Qualifications

We are looking for a candidate who demonstrates:

• Relevant experience in project coordination or junior project management, ideally in a tactical or asset-driven environment.
• Strong understanding of social media trends and platform functionalities.
• Creativity and innovation in handling marketing briefs and campaigns.
• Ability to thrive in a fast-paced environment and manage multiple priorities simultaneously.
• Exceptional communication and collaboration skills to engage with stakeholders at various levels.

Preferred Attributes:

• Experience with Xbox or in the gaming industry is a plus.
• A proactive mindset with the ability to identify opportunities for creative improvement in briefs.