Workday PMO Associate Consultant: Path to Project Manager

Makse Group LLC; Denver (CO); On-site; USD 65,000 - 75,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive pay

Health benefits

Paid time off

Learning opportunities with paid certs

Job summary

Makse Group is seeking Associate Consultants to join our team with a focus on supporting the PMO and developing toward a Project Manager role. You will contribute to the successful delivery of Workday projects by supporting project governance, coordination, and execution while building foundational consulting and project management skills.

This role bridges Workday consulting and project management, with increasing responsibility in project oversight, client coordination, and delivery execution.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree required; Master’s is a plus.
• Minimum GPA of 3.0 or higher.
• Strong organizational, analytical, and problem-solving skills.
• Excellent written and verbal communication; ability to manage multiple tasks and deadlines.
• Interest in project management and technology consulting; client-facing environment.
• Proactive, collaborative, and able to work in a fast-paced team.

Responsibilities

• Support Project Managers in planning, executing, and closing Workday implementations and optimization projects.
• Assist in project governance activities, including status tracking, risk/issue management, and maintaining project documentation.
• Coordinate project activities across functional teams, ensuring alignment on timelines, deliverables, and dependencies.
• Track milestones, action items, and deliverables using PMO tools and methodologies.
• Prepare status reports, executive summaries, and client-facing updates.
• Facilitate internal and client meetings, including note-taking, action tracking, and follow-ups.
• Support testing coordination and ensure proper documentation.
• Assist in change management and training coordination to support client adoption.
• Identify risks and elevate issues proactively to project leadership.
• Contribute to continuous improvement of PMO processes, templates, and best practices.
• Build foundational knowledge of Workday implementations and delivery lifecycle.
• Develop project management skills, including planning, stakeholder communication, and risk management.
• Gain exposure to client-facing interactions and executive reporting.

Skills

Organizational skills

Analytical skills

Problem-solving

Written & verbal communication

Multitasking

Documentation and reporting

Education

Bachelor's degree

Master's degree (plus)

GPA 3.0+

Job description

Makse Group is seeking Associate Consultants to join our team with a focus on supporting the PMO and developing toward a Project Manager role. You will contribute to the successful delivery of Workday projects by supporting project governance, coordination, and execution while building foundational consulting and project management skills.

This role bridges Workday consulting and project management, with increasing responsibility in project oversight, client coordination, and delivery execution.