Associate Project Manager

Job Title: Associate Project Manager Location: National Harbor, MD (Hybrid) Type: Full Time Compensation: $60,000 to $75,000 Base Annually + Quarterly Bonuses Note: Applicants must be authorized to work for any employer in the U.S. We are unable to sponsor or take over sponsorship of an employment visa at this time. At Cloudforce, we bring ideas to life with innovation, teamwork, and a touch of fun along the way. As an Associate Project Manager, you’ll help keep our cloud and AI projects running smoothly, making sure timelines are met, details are covered, and teams stay connected. Responsibilities Assistin providing weekly project reporting to stakeholders, including status updates, key metrics, milestones, risks, and other considerations. Coordinate project management activities, resources, equipment, and information to support smooth delivery. Maintain and organize project documentation repositories for internal PMO and client-facing artifacts. Create and update project and PMO documentation as assigned, ensuring materials are current andaccurate. Work with technical staff to help break down projects into actionable tasks with cleartimeframes. Liaise with clients to support defining scope, requirements,objectives, and key project details. Help ensure client needs are captured in documentation and plans as projects evolve. Assistin analyzing risks and opportunities and communicating them to the PM and stakeholders. Monitor day-to-day project progress and flag issues to the PM for resolution. Track internal resource hours andassistin preparing burndown reports for stakeholders. Serve as a secondary point of contact for the client, supporting the PM inmaintaining strong relationships. Attend and helpfacilitatekey client meetings (including onsite meetings in the DC-Metro area as needed). Use project management tools (e.g.,ClickUp, Microsoft Project) toassistin tracking schedules, tasks, dependencies, and resources. Helpmaintainproject risk registers under the guidance of the PM. Assistin conducting quality assurance checks to ensure standards and deliverables are met. Own projects and perform as a ProjectManageron smaller-scale projects. Perform other duties as assigned in support of the PM and project team. Qualifications At least 1–2 years of experience supporting or coordinating projects (or managing smaller projects), ideally in a technical or client-facing environment. Strong and professional communication skills (both verbal and written)to support interactions with client stakeholders, technical teams, and subcontractors, while representingCloudforce. Ability to work independently on assigned tasks. Excellent organizational skills, including multitasking, prioritization, and time management. Strong client service orientation with proven collaboration skills across diverse teams. Ability to serve as a liaison, meeting support, and facilitator for Cloudforce in both virtual and onsite settings. Hands‑on experience with project management and collaboration tools (such asClickUp, Trello, Microsoft Project, Planner, Teams, SharePoint, or similar). Preferred Skills and Experience Experience working with technical teams and subject matter experts. Familiarity with project management fundamentals, terminology, and best practices (coursework or certifications such as CAPM, PMP, or equivalent are a plus). Exposure to risk tracking, reporting, or resource management in a project setting. Benefits Medical, dental, life, and short-term disability insurance covered at 100% of the premium for employees and 50% for dependents. Paid parental leave, including adoption and foster care placement. PTO that grows with you — starting at 15 days, scaling to 20, then 25, plus incentive opportunities to earn even more. 9 company holidays + 2 floating holidays to use however you need them. 401K savings plan and education reimbursement to invest in your future. Friday lunch on us — every week, no exceptions. Personalized professional growth plan – an ongoing opportunity to map your own path, stay challenged, and grow with guidance and support from your manager. 24/7 access to a modern gym with Tonal and Peloton. Free monthly garage parking with direct private access to the office. Sun-filled National Harbor offices with Potomac views, steps from shops and restaurants. Access to our proprietary AI platform — available as both a professional tool and for your own productivity. Complimentary snacks, cutting-edge tech, and a workspace you'll actually want to show up to. This description highlights the core duties of the position; however, responsibilities may evolve as needs change and opportunities arise. Cloudforce is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action employer. All qualified candidates will receive consideration for employment without regard to disability, protected veteran status, race, color, religious creed, national origin, citizenship, marital status, sex, sexual orientation/gender identity, age, or genetic information. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions in accordance with the Americans with Disabilities Act. #J-18808-Ljbffr