Junior Project Manager

Smith & Wesson; Maryville (TN); On-site; USD 42,000 - 54,000; Full time

Job summary

Smith & Wesson is seeking a Junior Project Manager in Maryville, TN, to support Creative Services and marketing projects from request through production. This in-office role emphasizes execution, organization, and communication to keep projects on schedule and teams aligned.

The position offers hands-on development under the Senior Project Manager, focusing on maintaining timelines, tracking deliverables, and facilitating cross-team communication while building project management skills in a

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

Communication

Cross-functional coordination

Attention to detail

Adaptability

Learning mindset

Process-oriented

Education

Bachelor’s degree in marketing or related field

Tools

MS Office

Job description

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 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

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.