Workday PMO Associate: Path to Project Manager

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

Job summary

Makse Group in Denver is seeking an Associate Consultant to support Workday project delivery with a PMO focus, helping with governance, coordination, and execution while building foundational consulting and project management skills.

This role bridges Workday consulting and project management, offering exposure to client interactions, executive reporting, and increasing responsibilities in project oversight and delivery lifecycle.

Qualifications

• Strong organizational, analytical, and problem-solving skills.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
• Ability to manage multiple tasks, prioritize effectively, and meet deadlines.
• Interest in project management, PMO operations, and technology consulting.
• Ability to work in a fast-paced, client-facing environment.
• Proficiency in documentation, reporting, and presentation development.
• Bachelor’s degree required; Master’s is a plus.
• Minimum GPA of 3.0 or higher required.

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 escalation 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 communication

Verbal communication

Multitasking

Prioritization

Meeting deadlines

Interest in PM

PMO operations

Technology consulting

Client-facing

Documentation

Reporting

Presentation development

Education

Bachelor’s degree

Master’s degree

GPA 3.0+

Job description

Makse Group in Denver is seeking an Associate Consultant to support Workday project delivery with a PMO focus, helping with governance, coordination, and execution while building foundational consulting and project management skills.

This role bridges Workday consulting and project management, offering exposure to client interactions, executive reporting, and increasing responsibilities in project oversight and delivery lifecycle.