Workday Project Manager / Project Coordinator

Workday Project Manager / Project Coordinator

Location: Cleveland, OH (Hybrid – 3 days onsite)

Duration: 4 Month Contract with strong likelihood of extension

This hybrid opportunity supports a large-scale Workday ERP transformation initiative focused on HCM and future Student implementations. The team is seeking a tactical, junior-to-mid-level Project Manager / Project Coordinator who can help drive execution, maintain alignment across teams, and support day-to-day implementation activities. This is a contract opportunity requiring onsite presence in Cleveland three days per week.

This is an excellent opportunity for someone who enjoys being hands-on and making an immediate impact within a highly visible enterprise transformation. The environment is collaborative, fast-moving, and heavily team-oriented, with the chance to stay engaged well beyond the initial contract as the organization continues its multi-year Workday roadmap. Candidates who are proactive, organized, empathetic communicators, and comfortable owning tactical execution will thrive here.

Contract Duration: 4 Months with strong extension potential

Required Skills & Experience

· Experience supporting software implementation projects

· Strong Smartsheet experience

· Excellent presentation and communication skills

· Proven ability to drive action items and maintain project alignment

· Experience building and maintaining project plans

· Ability to identify and mitigate project risks

· Strong organizational and coordination skills

· Comfortable handling tactical and administrative project tasks

· Experience working directly with implementation partners or vendors

· Proactive, detail-oriented, and execution-focused mindset

· Strong interpersonal and relationship-building skills

Desired Skills & Experience

· Workday implementation experience

· Experience with change management initiatives

· Ability to balance strong personalities with empathy and collaboration

· Experience working in hybrid team environments

What You Will Be Doing

Tech Breakdown

· 50% Project Coordination & Planning

· 30% Smartsheet & Reporting

· 20% Workday / ERP Implementation Support

Daily Responsibilities

· 70% Hands On

· 10% Management Duties

· 20% Team Collaboration