Project Manager

Tombras, a 400+ person, full-service, national advertising agency with a digital mindset, is seeking a Project Manager.

Where you'll be working: Knoxville or Atlanta. Relocation may be provided.

The Project Management department is made up of hard-working, tight-knit, trivia-loving individuals with decades of experience in advertising and agency work. We’ve led award-winning creative campaigns all the way from Addys to Cannes Lions. We love a good scrum, Google doc, and work order, not to mention a good challenge. We support the account service department, agency leadership, creative department, studio, and, most importantly, each other. You’ll be part of a team with diverse personalities but the same goal - bring home the project against any odds.

Who you are: You’re a highly motivated rockstar, skilled at managing a large volume of brand and social projects simultaneously. Ideally, you’ve worked in a large market and/or ad agency, so you know the drill! You’re the best at prioritizing responsibilities and managing time for team members. You seamlessly keep track of details all while motivating others to do their best work. You have experience controlling workflow processes and ensuring projects are tracked and monitored while managing ahead to meet all critical deadlines and budgets. You’ve done it all: from supervising to scheduling, creative development through production execution.

• 3-5 years of experience in project management and print production within an ad agency
• Knowledge of marketing, social, design, print production, video, TV, radio and digital development processes
• Quality proofing skills and a good eye for the visual details
• Experience working with Mac-based applications
• Experience with NetSuite project management software a plus
• Experience in managing print and TV production

• Project manage and oversee all jobs for assigned accounts, which includes managing large multi-faceted projects/accounts/campaigns in either the brand or social realm.
• Act as the liaison between the account executives, creative, social, video, and digital team members to create project schedules, milestones, and delivery dates.
• Prioritize and allocate project resources based on timing, scope, budgets and project requirements.
• Expedite process when necessary to ensure that projects are completed on time.
• Communicate and help solve any problems or issues that could jeopardize the project.
• Initiate and conduct team or project status meetings on an established schedule.
• Identify process and workflow issues, and fine-tune schedules as necessary based on the team’s overall priorities.
• Participate in project kickoff meetings and coordinate approvals at every project stage.
• Provide ongoing communication regarding project status or budget issues to internal team members.
• Estimate projects (internal and externals costs) including handling vendor bids and selection of vendors.
• Work directly with outside vendors to produce required deliverables as necessary.
• Prepare purchase orders for projects and manage vendor invoices.
• Work with creative staff during the design phase to provide production recommendations and specifications.
• Work with Business Affairs to address legal issues.

Why you’ll want to work at Tombras:

You’ll be joining one of the top independent agencies in North America. Connecting Data & Creativity for Business Results® is working for our clients and creating a flywheel affect fueling both client and agency growth.  You’ll be a part of a highly creative agency that has been recognized by AdAge, Adweek, Communication Arts, Fast Company, Forbes and Fortune. Tombras was recently named 2025 AdAge Agency of the year and 2024 AdAge Independent Agency of the Year.

Tombras Benefits:

Family - It comes first, on every list.  Tombras has been family-run since day 1, we strive to facilitate a family-oriented environment rooted in supporting one another.

Dog-friendly offices

Unlimited PTO

Generous parental leave for primary and non-primary caregivers. 

Medical (PPO or High Deductible option) for employee + dependents

401(k) Participation

Employer-paid Dental & Vision 

A company culture of promotions from within and an atmosphere allowing for varied and rapid career development. 

New, Modern building in Downtown Knoxville

Want more reasons to work at Tombras?  Check out the latest Tombras News and  Our Values.

Tombras is proud to be an equal opportunity employer dedicated to pursuing and hiring a diverse workforce. 

Tombras is an E-Verify employer and participates in the E-Verify program.

This job description is not designed to cover or contain a comprehensive listing of activities, duties or responsibilities that are required of the employee. Duties, responsibilities and activities may change or new ones may be assigned at any time with or without notice. Job may require traveling overnight, driving long distances as required and sitting for extended periods of time with occasional walking and standing and occasionally lifting or carrying articles weighing less than 10 pounds.