Junior Project Manager

Position Overview:
Reporting to the Senior Project Manager, the Junior Project Manager will support the coordination, scheduling, and tracking of Creative Services and marketing projects from initial request through production and completion.

This role focuses on execution, organization, and communication, helping ensure projects stay on schedule and teams stay aligned. The Junior Project Manager will assist with maintaining project timelines, tracking deliverables, and facilitating communication across teams while developing project management skills under the guidance of the Senior Project Manager.

In-office/non-remote in Maryville, TN

Education and Experience:
Bachelor's degree in marketing or related field preferred

1–3 years of project coordination, marketing, or related experience

Strong organizational and communication skills

Ability to manage multiple tasks in a fast-paced environment

Detail-oriented with strong follow-through

Ability to take direction and apply feedback effectively

Basic understanding of project management practices preferred

Knowledge of firearms operation and safety preferred (if applicable)

Essential Duties and Responsibilities:
Assist the Senior Project Manager in creating and maintaining schedules for marketing projects

Track project timelines, updates, and status in project management tool

Communicate schedule updates, changes, and potential conflicts to stakeholders in alignment with Senior PM guidance

Support prioritization and resource coordination as directed by the Senior Project Manager

Coordinate with cross-functional teams to ensure timelines and deliverables are understood

Maintain organized documentation for projects and workflows

Generate basic reports on project status and work in progress

Identify and escalate risks, delays, or issues to the Senior Project Manager

Support adherence to internal proofing and quality control procedures

Review files for completeness and accuracy under direction

Maintain product and project data (e.g., SKUs, specs) in internal systems

Provide logistical support for content production when needed

NOTE: This list presents only the principal duties of the position and is not intended to be comprehensive. The duties and responsibilities listed above may be changed or supplemented at anytime in accordance with business needs and conditions.

Competencies and Skills:
Strong organizational and time management skills

Ability to coordinate tasks across multiple teams

Strong follow-up and accountability mindset

Effective communication skills with internal teams

Proficiency in MS Office (Word, Excel, PowerPoint)

Ability to adapt to changing priorities

Willingness to learn and grow within project management discipline

Process-oriented approach with attention to detail

Physical Demands:
Must be able to stand, sit, stoop, squat and walk

Must be able to lift up to 30 pounds

Extended time in sitting position, prolong use of computer.

Ability to travel

Must be comfortable working around firearms

NOTE: Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

Work Environment and Personal Protective Equipment:
Safety glasses with side shields and hearing protection (depending on work location) required when on manufacturing floor

The use of additional personal protective equipment (PPE) may be required when a job task(s) is being completed in or around your assigned department or in another department, this includes safety eyewear, hearing protection, and safety footwear.

All employees are required to apply ergonomic correctness to all job tasks

WORK ENVIRONMENT:
Office: Typical office environment and lighting with some exposure to plant environment, with fork lift and other general hazards.

Manufacturing/Warehouse: Within the Smith & Wesson manufacturing facility, employees may be exposed to manufacturing noise, airborne liquid chemicals, fine particulate dust, ambient temperatures, and industrial lighting. Work environment is similar to most manufacturing operations. May be exposed to excessive noise, temperatures, hazards associated with working around moving machinery, work in confined quarters, exposure to vibrations and shop lighting, continuous exposure to hot temperatures, may be humid, odors, dust, continuous exposure to mechanical hazards, and occasional exposure to chemical hazards.

Updated 9/16/2026