Associate Project Manager

About Cloudforce

Cloudforce is a dynamic team united by core values including excellence, growth, teamwork, passion, community contribution, and joy. We specialize in cloud computing and are committed to enhancing life with thoughtful technology deployment. We foster an inclusive culture with opportunities for learning, career advancement, and fun through team activities and community involvement.

Job Overview

As an Associate Project Manager at Cloudforce, you will collaborate closely with Project Managers to ensure smooth execution of cloud and AI projects. Your role will involve coordinating project activities, tracking progress, managing risks, and maintaining clear communication with clients and stakeholders. This position offers a chance to gain valuable experience, take ownership of assignments, and grow into a future leadership role.

Responsibilities

• Deliver weekly reports on project status, metrics, milestones, and risks to stakeholders.
• Coordinate resources, equipment, and information to facilitate effective project delivery.
• Maintain and organize internal and client project documents to ensure accuracy and availability.
• Break down projects into actionable tasks in collaboration with technical staff, defining clear timelines.
• Support clients in defining project scope, requirements, and objectives, keeping documentation updated as projects advance.
• Analyze potential risks and opportunities, communicating findings to the Project Manager and stakeholders.
• Monitor daily project progress and promptly flag issues for resolution.
• Track team resource hours and support preparation of burndown reports for relevant parties.
• Serve as a secondary client contact, assisting in maintaining strong relationships.
• Facilitate client meetings both virtually and onsite within the DC metropolitan area as needed.
• Utilize project management and collaboration tools such as ClickUp, Microsoft Project, and others to manage schedules, tasks, and dependencies.
• Maintain risk registers under Project Manager guidance and perform quality assurance checks to uphold standards.
• Lead smaller-scale projects independently as assigned.
• Undertake additional duties supporting the project team as required.

Requirements

• Minimum of 1-2 years experience in project support, coordination, or managing smaller projects, preferably in client-facing or technical environments.
• Proven strong verbal and written communication skills suitable for engaging clients, technical teams, and subcontractors professionally.
• Ability to work autonomously on assigned tasks with excellent organizational, multitasking, prioritization, and time management skills.
• Demonstrated client service mindset and collaborative approach across diverse teams.
• Experience working as a liaison and facilitator in both virtual and onsite meeting settings.
• Familiarity with project management software tools such as ClickUp, Trello, Microsoft Project, Planner, Teams, and SharePoint.

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience in collaborating with technical personnel and subject matter experts.
• Knowledge of project management principles and best practices; certifications like CAPM or PMP are advantageous.
• Exposure to risk tracking, reporting, or resource management within projects.

Compensation & Benefits

The role offers an annual base salary between $60,000 and $75,000, complemented with quarterly bonuses.

Cloudforce provides extensive benefits including 100% premium coverage for employee medical, dental, life, and short-term disability insurance, with 50% coverage for dependents, paid parental leave, and progressive paid time off starting at 15 days. There are 9 company holidays plus 2 floating holidays. Employees can participate in a 401(k) plan and receive education reimbursements.

Additional perks include weekly Friday lunches, a personalized professional growth plan with managerial support, unlimited 24/7 access to an on-site gym with Tonal and Peloton equipment, free monthly garage parking with private office access, offices with scenic views in National Harbor near amenities, access to an in-house AI platform, as well as complimentary snacks and state-of-the-art technology.

Work Environment and Culture

Cloudforce fosters a welcoming, inclusive environment that values diversity and equal opportunity. We commit to accommodating individuals with disabilities according to ADA guidelines. Artificial intelligence tools may be used in parts of our hiring process to aid recruitment; however, final hiring decisions are always made by humans.

The position is based in National Harbor, MD with hybrid work arrangements. Candidates must be authorized to work in the U.S. without sponsorship.