Associate Project Manager

Location National Harbor, MD (Hybrid) Type Full Time Compensation $60,000 to $75,000 Base Annually + Quarterly Bonuses At Cloudforce, we don't just deliver projects - 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. You'll work alongside passionate professionals, support cutting‑edge initiatives, and play a key role in turning big visions into reality. In this role, you'll work closely with Project Managers to drive project success - coordinating tasks, tracking progress, helping manage risks, and keeping everyone aligned from kickoff to delivery. Responsibilities Assist in 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 and accurate. Work with technical staff to help break down projects into actionable tasks with clear timeframes. 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. Assist in 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 and assist in preparing burndown reports for stakeholders. Serve as a secondary point of contact for the client, supporting the PM in maintaining strong relationships. Attend and help facilitate key client meetings (including onsite meetings in the DC‑Metro area as needed). Use project management tools (e.g., ClickUp, Microsoft Project) to assist in tracking schedules, tasks, dependencies, and resources. Help maintain project risk registers under the guidance of the PM. Assist in conducting quality assurance checks to ensure standards and deliverables are met. Own projects and perform as a Project Manager on 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). 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 as ClickUp, 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. About Us After 15 years building deep expertise as a professional services and consulting organization, Cloudforce is transitioning to a product‑led company anchored by nebulaONE®, a secure, governed AI platform purpose‑built for higher education and other highly regulated industries. Why Cloudforce? We think the best work happens when people feel genuinely taken care of. The Essentials 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 25). 9 company holidays + 2 floating holidays. 401K savings plan and education reimbursement. The Perks Friday lunch on us. Personalized professional growth plan. 24/7 access to a modern gym with Tonal and Peloton. Free monthly garage parking. Sun‑filled National Harbor offices with Potomac views. Access to our proprietary AI platform. Complimentary snacks and cutting‑edge tech. The Culture A real career path. A team that's tight‑knit, community‑minded, and genuinely fun to work with. Your ideas heard, valued, and acted on. Cloudforce is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action employer. 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. #J-18808-Ljbffr