Junior Project Manager - Workday

Location / Work Structure

Greater Cincinnati, OH | Hybrid (4 Days Onsite, 1 Day Remote)

Compensation

Salary $80,000 – $90,000 annually

About the role

Vernovis is partnering with a growing Cincinnati-area organization seeking a Junior Project Manager to support enterprise initiatives focused on Workday and other ERP-driven projects. This role is ideal for a detail-oriented project professional who enjoys collaborating with cross-functional teams, managing timelines, and driving projects to successful completion.

Responsibilities

• Coordinate and manage project activities, timelines, deliverables, and stakeholder communications across multiple initiatives.
• Support Workday and ERP-related projects by tracking milestones, documenting requirements, and monitoring project progress.
• Facilitate project meetings, prepare agendas, document action items, and ensure follow-up on key deliverables.
• Partner with business leaders, IT teams, and third-party vendors to ensure projects remain on schedule and aligned with organizational objectives.
• Identify project risks, roadblocks, and dependencies while proactively communicating solutions and recommendations.
• Develop and maintain project documentation, status reports, and executive updates.
• Assist with process improvement efforts and enterprise system enhancement initiatives.
• Ensure project activities adhere to established timelines, budgets, and quality standards.

Requirements

• 2+ years of experience in Project Coordination, Project Management, or a related role.
• Hands-on experience with Workday, or equivalent ERP platforms such as Oracle, SAP, SuccessFactors, UKG, or similar enterprise systems.
• Experience managing project schedules, documentation, stakeholder communications, and cross-functional initiatives.
• Strong proficiency with Microsoft Office Suite, including Excel, PowerPoint, and Teams.
• Excellent organizational, communication, and problem-solving skills with the ability to manage multiple priorities simultaneously.

Nice to Have

• Experience supporting Workday implementations, upgrades, or optimization projects.
• Exposure to project management tools such as Jira, Smartsheet, Microsoft Project, or Azure DevOps.
• CAPM, PMP, Scrum, or other project management certification.