Junior Marketing Project Manager – Planning & Delivery

smithandwessoncareers; Maryville (TN); On-site; USD 42,000 - 64,000; Full time

Job summary

Smith & Wesson in Maryville, TN seeks a Junior Project Manager to support the coordination, scheduling, and tracking of Creative Services and marketing projects from request through production. You will assist with timelines, deliverables, and cross‑team communication while developing PM skills under the Senior PM’s guidance.

In-office role focused on execution, organization, and clear communication to ensure projects stay on schedule and teams stay aligned.

Qualifications

• 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).

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 elevate 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.

Skills

Organizational skills

Time management

Cross-team coordination

Communication skills

MS Office

Adaptability

Learning and growth

Attention to detail

Education

Bachelor’s degree in marketing or related field

Tools

PM Tool

Job description

Smith & Wesson in Maryville, TN seeks a Junior Project Manager to support the coordination, scheduling, and tracking of Creative Services and marketing projects from request through production. You will assist with timelines, deliverables, and cross‑team communication while developing PM skills under the Senior PM’s guidance.

In-office role focused on execution, organization, and clear communication to ensure projects stay on schedule and teams stay aligned.