Junior Project Manager

Title: Junior Project Manager

Pay: 40-55/hr

Duration: 6m contract with strong potential to extend

Location: Onsite inFort Collins, CO

Job Description:

We are seeking a JR Project Manager - Cloud Migrations to assist with cloud migration projects at a higher education client in Fort Collins, CO. The ideal candidate will have experience managing enterprise-level cloud migrations and strong PMO expertise, including scheduling meetings, managing milestones, and coordinating with various stakeholders. This role requires a mix of remote and on-site work, with occasional in-office meetings working with internal client and System Integrator stakeholders.

Key Responsibilities:
Assist in leading end-to-end cloud migration projects, ensuring seamless transition and minimal disruption.
Develop and maintain detailed project plans, schedules, and milestone tracking.
Coordinate with IT teams, vendors, and stakeholders to align project goals.
Identify and mitigate risks, ensuring smooth project execution.
Organize and lead status meetings, providing clear communication on project progress.
Oversee resource allocation, ensuring teams are effectively engaged.
Ensure project delivery is on time and within budget, meeting internal standards.

Job Requirements:

Must-Have:
Local to Fort Collins, CO - Ability to attend in-office meetings a few times per week.
2+ years of Project Management experience. Technically sound and a focus on cloud migrations would be nice to have.
Strong PMO skills, including scheduling, milestone tracking, and stakeholder coordination.
Experience managing IT and cloud migration projects in a structured environment.
Excellent communication and organizational skills, with the ability to drive project success.

Nice-to-Have:
Experience working in higher education or university IT environments.
Familiarity with AWS, Azure, or Google Cloud migration strategies.
PMP or other relevant Project Management certifications.

Brooksource is an equal opportunity employer that does not discriminate on the basis of actual or perceived race, color, creed, religion, national origin, ancestry, citizenship status, age, sex or gender (including pregnancy, childbirth, lactation and related medical conditions), gender identity or gender expression, sexual orientation, marital status, military service and veteran status, physical or mental disability, protected medical condition as defined by applicable state or local law, genetic information, or any other characteristic protected by applicable federal, state, or local laws and ordinances.

Job Types: Full-time, Contract

Pay: $40.00 - $55.00 per hour

Expected hours: 40 per week

Benefits:
Dental insurance
Health insurance
Vision insurance
Compensation Package:
Weekly pay
Schedule:
8 hour shift
Day shift
Monday to Friday

Ability to Commute:
Fort Collins, CO 80522 (Required)

Ability to Relocate:
Fort Collins, CO 80522: Relocate before starting work (Required)

Work Location: In person