Jobs in Vermilion, OH

$19.25/hr

As an Animation Technician, you'll inspect and repair the animatronics, ride lighting, and ride show elements at Cedar Point. You'll also..

• Adapt to a wide variety of projects including pneumatic systems, prop controllers, waterpark equipment, animatronic systems, fiberglass, welding, fog systems and much more.
• Be responsible for the inspection, on-site repair, and general troubleshooting of these systems.
• Work under the supervision of the full-time technicians, foreman, and supervisor to grow your skills as a team member

Cedar Point provides premiere entertainment with 200+ acres of FUN and we want YOU to join us in making people happy. As a member of our team, you’ll…

• Make our guests happy by delivering amazing experiences and helping them create lifelong memories.
• Interact with different people of all ages and backgrounds.
• Gain skills, knowledge and experience that will benefit your future.

• High school graduate or GED.
• Must have valid driver’s license.
• Must join Laborers Union.
• Must provide own hand tools.
• Basic understanding of electrical equipment and pneumatic systems.
• Experience with animatronics and animatronic prop controllers preferred.
• Able to work at heights including catwalks, aerial lifts, crane baskets, scaffolding, and structure climb.
• Willing to work various shifts and days with the ability to work nights, weekends, and holiday periods to meet business needs.

$15.33/hr

Ages 18+

At Cedar Point, work is FUN! Working in a housekeeping role means you will ensure the guest checks into a clean room and give memorable service to each guest you encounter . You’ll also… 

• Be responsible for providing a clean, healthy, attractive environment in private and public guest areas of Cedar Point Resorts.  

• Maintain cleanliness and safety in assigned work areas and perform all duties in compliance with Six Flags Safety guidelines.

• Restock supplies, such as shampoos, conditioners, soaps, etc. in guest rooms and storage areas.

Some of our amazing perks and benefits:  

• Paid training and FREE uniforms! 
• FREE Admission to Cedar Point and our other properties ! 

• FREE tickets and discounts to local attractions! 
• FREE tickets for family and friends! 
• 20% discounts on food and merchandise! 
• Employee-only ride nights, game nights, and FREE FOOD events! 

Cedar Point provides premiere entertainment with 200+ acres of FUN and we want YOU to join us in making people happy. As a member of our team, you’ll… 

• Make our guests happy by delivering amazing experiences and helping them create lifelong memories.  
• Interact with different people of all ages and backgrounds.  
• Gain skills, knowledge and experience that will benefit your future.  

• You!  
• People who love helping others and will support the needs of our guests and associates.  
• Good judgement and a commitment to safety.  

• Ability to work and interact with people from diverse backgrounds.  
• Individuals with a passion and excitement about Cedar Point.  
• Availability to include some weekdays, weekends, evenings, and holidays.  

$16/hour

Ages 18+

Working as a Communications Dispatcher in Security, you will serve as a liaison, communicating with other departments, EMS, police, and associates both on and off property! You'll also...

• Answer emergency and non emergency phone calls, and use a radio to transmit calls for service to Security, Safety, and Fire officers.
• Record calls for service and activities in our Incident Management System. 
• Monitor CCTV systems, weather software, and communicates via text messaging services; making appropriate notifications when directed. 

Some of our amazing perks and benefits:

• Paid training and FREE uniforms!
• FREE Admission to Cedar Point and our other properties!
• FREE tickets and discounts to local attractions!
• FREE tickets for family and friends!
• 20% discounts on food and merchandise!
• Employee-only ride nights, game nights, and FREE FOOD events!

Cedar Point provides premiere entertainment with 200+ acres of FUN and we want YOU to join us in making people happy. As a member of our team, you’ll…

• Make our guests happy by delivering amazing experiences and helping them create lifelong memories.
• Interact with different people of all ages and backgrounds.
• Gain skills, knowledge and experience that will benefit your future.

• You!
• People who love helping others and will support the needs of our guests and associates.
• Good judgement and a commitment to safety.
• Ability to work and interact with people from diverse backgrounds.
• Individuals with a passion and excitement about Cedar Point.
• Availability to include some weekdays, weekends, evenings, and holidays.

Bessemer Management is a transportation organization comprised of a family of 5 logistics/trucking companies with 90+ years of experience operating in multi-faceted transportation modes. We are a dynamic and growing organization.

Eastern Express, one of our 5 five companies and one of the most experienced flatbed trucking companies in the United States, is looking for a highly motivated, career-minded individual to join our growing operation in Lorain, OH as a full-time, on-site Dispatch/Data Entry Trainee.

This entry-level role is a great opportunity for an entrepreneurial-spirited, customer-service oriented candidate to learn the flatbed trucking industry from the ground up.

Rather than trying to find applicants who are just looking for a job, we are more interested in finding the right person for our business and culture than matching an exact set of skills. We are committed to setting you up for success and will provide comprehensive training to the right candidate.

If you are looking for a challenging, constantly evolving work environment at a company with long-term growth opportunities, this role could be a great fit for you.

Qualifications & Interpersonal Skills:

• Associate or bachelor’s degree (preferred), high school diploma, or GED
• 1-2 years of business experience strongly preferred
• Enjoy interacting with and assisting others
• Take pride in and ownership of your work; you are willing to “roll up your sleeves” to get the job done and would say you have a strong work ethic
• Strong communicator, whether in-person, on the phone, or using email
• Self-driven, self-starter who isn’t afraid of working in a fast-paced environment
• Have a knack for problem-solving and creative thinking
• Value follow-up and believe it’s important to make sure that everyone around you has the information they need so nothing “falls through the cracks”
• Enjoy learning and/or would describe yourself as a lifelong learner
• Would describe yourself as organized (or more organized) than most other people you know
• Can manage priorities with direction and guidance; when priorities shift or an emergent situation arises, you can exhibit “grace under pressure”
• Can multi-task without losing track of details
• You generally have a positive attitude and friendly demeanor that allows you to cultivate professional working relationships with those around you

Initial Sample Tasks & Responsibilities:

• Answering inbound calls from truck drivers in a professional manner and routing their phone calls to the correct person in the office
• Mastering the accurate data entry of customer loads for the office
• Maintaining accurate records and documentation related to dispatch activities

Eventual Sample Tasks & Responsibilities:

• Scheduling and dispatching truck drivers
• Monitoring and tracking shipments to ensure safe, on-time delivery
• Communicating with drivers, customers, and other stakeholders to provide updates and resolve issues in a timely manner

Work Schedule & Benefits:

• Monday through Friday, 8:00 AM to 5:00 PM (on-site in Lorain, OH)
• Performance-based bonus plan
• Complete benefits package including medical, dental, vision, and life insurances
• 401(k) with company match
• Vacation and holiday pay
• Paid parental leave

Physical Demands of the Position:

Work is performed in an office environment and requires the ability to operate standard office equipment and keyboards. Must have the ability to stand, walk, and sit; talk and hear, both in person and by telephone; and reach with hands and arms to lift and carry items up to 25 pounds.

About Our Company:

Eastern Express is part of Bessemer Management Company, which collectively has 90+ years of experience in the flatbed, intermodal, and over-dimensional trucking industries. Our family of five trucking companies (Kaplan Trucking, Eastern Express, Horizon Freight System, TRX, Inc., and DD&S Express) is comprised of a network of 3,000+ trucks and 270+ terminals primarily located across the Midwest, South, and Northeast.

Salary Details: $21.70 Per hour

Job Status/Type: Seasonal Union

Position Level:  Entry-Mid level

Shift/Schedule Requirements:  Ability to work various shifts and days including nights, weekends and holiday periods to meet business needs.

In this role, you will perform inspections, maintenance, lubrication, troubleshooting, and repair of all rides and devices. 

In this role, you will perform inspections, maintenance, lubrication, troubleshooting, and repair of all rides and devices.

• Responsible for all mechanical maintenance in regards to amusement rides and devices.
• Operate machine shop equipment.
• Assist other divisions and departments as needed.

• High school graduate or GED.
• Must provide own hand tools.
• Must join Laborers Union.
• Good record and writing skills.
• Able to work at heights, including from catwalks, aerial lifts, crane baskets, scaffolding, and structure climb.
• Ability to demonstrate experience in electronic, electrical, and mechanical work.
• Mechanical aptitude and experience with hand tools.
• Ability to follow manufacturer's manuals and blue prints.
• Willing to work various shifts and days with the a bility to work nights, weekends and holiday periods to meet business needs.
• Ability to pass a mandatory (or random) drug test, per Company policy, unless prohibited by state or provincial law.
• Ability to pass a background check, if 18 years of age or older, which may include, but is not limited to, credit, criminal, DMV, previous employment, education and personal references, per Company policy, unless prohibited by federal, state, or provincial law.

Job Title : Nuclear Engineer (Naval Reactors Engineer) Category / Component : Officer • Active Overview Design, regulate, and oversee the Navy's nuclear propulsion program, including reactor design, fleet operations, and eventual defueling and decommissioning of nuclear powered ships and submarines from Naval Reactors Headquarters and associated Department of Energy laboratories and shipyards.

Key Responsibilities Provide technical direction in areas such as reactor and fluid systems design, reactor physics, materials development, component design for steam generators, pumps, and valves, instrumentation and control for reactor and propulsion plants, testing and quality control, radiation shielding, and chemistry and radiological controls; review designs and analyses from laboratories, shipyards, and industry partners; coordinate with fleet units to ensure safe and reliable nuclear plant operation.

What to Expect Assume significant technical responsibility early in your career as part of a lean headquarters staff; work primarily in an analytical and oversight role rather than operating plants at sea; balance long term engineering projects with time sensitive fleet and shipyard issues; frequent coordination with senior civilian engineers, naval officers, and technical teams; high expectations for attention to detail, judgment, and written and oral communication.

Work Environment Work mainly at Naval Reactors Headquarters in the Washington, District of Columbia area with regular engagement with Department of Energy laboratories, nuclear training sites, shipyards, and nuclear powered ships and submarines; office based work that includes document reviews, technical meetings, inspections, and site visits rather than day to day shipboard watchstanding.

Pathways, Training & Advancement Officer commissioning through programs such as Officer Candidate School or the Nuclear Propulsion Officer Candidate program followed by a structured technical qualification program at Naval Reactors; rotational exposure to laboratories, prototypes, shipyards, and fleet support issues; progressive responsibility leading projects and becoming a subject matter expert, with opportunities for professional military education and advanced graduate study in technical fields.

Entry through the Nuclear Propulsion Officer Candidate program for qualified college students and recent graduates, or selection via Officer Candidate School for those who already hold qualifying degrees; all applicants must meet Nuclear Propulsion Program academic and technical screening standards in addition to general officer commissioning requirements.

Qualifications All Navy jobs require meeting general enlistment or commissioning standards, which typically include: Eligibility to serve in the United States Navy, which may involve United States citizenship or other legal residency and work status, depending on the program and current law and policy A high school diploma or equivalent for enlisted positions, and a bachelor's or qualifying professional degree for officer positions Meeting age limits that vary by program and are set in law and Navy policy.

Some communities have more restrictive age ranges Meeting medical, vision, and dental standards, including body composition and physical fitness requirements, with some jobs requiring more demanding standards Meeting character and conduct standards, including background screening Achieving required test scores for your program, such as the Armed Services Vocational Aptitude Battery for enlisted roles or officer qualification tests for officer programs Eligibility for a security clearance when required for your rating or designator Additional qualifications can include specific skills, education, licensure, or experience that are unique to a job or community and will be reviewed with you by a recruiter.

Additional qualifications for this job may include: Completion of a rigorous technical degree in engineering, physics, mathematics, or a closely related field that includes strong backgrounds in calculus and physics; outstanding academic record, particularly in technical coursework; United States citizenship and eligibility for a high level security clearance; strong technical aptitude and comfort with detailed analytical work.

Education Education benefits are available through standard Navy programs such as Tuition Assistance, the Post-9/11 GI Bill, ACE-recommended college credit for Navy training, Navy COOL-funded certifications, USMAP apprenticeships, and other Navy College Program opportunities.

Specific options depend on the Sailor's status, training, and current Navy policy.

Pay, Benefits & Service Pay, benefits, and service commitments follow standard Navy Active and/or Reserve policies for this type of role, including basic pay, allowances when eligible, health coverage, and retirement options.

Exact entitlements, special pays, and service obligations depend on program, component, years of service, and current law and Navy guidance.

Incentives Incentives such as bonuses, special pays, and loan repayment may be available at times for specific ratings or communities, but they change frequently and cannot be guaranteed.

Applicants must confirm current incentives and eligibility with an official Navy recruiter or authoritative Navy source.

Notes and Disclaimers This description is a general overview of typical duties, training, and opportunities in this community.

It does not replace official Navy instructions, policies, or contracts and does not guarantee specific assignments, training, incentives, or outcomes.

Actual opportunities depend on Navy needs, individual performance, screening results, and current law and policy.

Job Title : Bomb Technician (EOD) Category / Component : Enlisted • Active Overview Explosive Ordnance Disposal Technicians locate, identify, render safe, and dispose of explosive threats on land, at sea, and underwater, using advanced robotics, diving, and explosives skills to protect forces and civilians and support fleet and joint operations worldwide.

Key Responsibilities Detonate and demolish hazardous munitions, pyrotechnics, and outdated explosives; neutralize ordnance including sea mines, torpedoes, depth charges, and improvised explosive devices; remotely disable unsafe ordnance using robotic and diagnostic technology; conduct parachute and helicopter insertion operations; clear waterways of mines in support of ships and submarines; provide explosive ordnance support to law enforcement agencies and organizations such as the United States Secret Service and Department of State.

What to Expect Global missions in every environment, from parachuting into remote terrain to arriving by small boat on foreign shores; majority of time spent in the field conducting high risk, time critical tasks with strict safety and risk management; regular integration with Special Operations, fleet units, and interagency partners; intense physical and mental demands with a culture that values precision, calm decision making, and discipline.

Work Environment Operate worldwide on land, at sea, and underwater from EOD Mobile Units and detachments; insert via parachute, helicopter, and small boats; work from ships, shore commands, and forward locations; serve in small team based units that balance training, readiness, and operational tasking with limited administrative overhead compared to field work.

Pathways, Training & Advancement Recruit Training followed by an EOD preparatory course at Great Lakes, Illinois, that builds swimming, conditioning, small boat skills, and risk management fundamentals; EOD Assessment and Selection Course that evaluates aquatic adaptability, running, swimming, academics, professionalism, and teamwork; Navy diver training at the Naval Diving and Salvage Training Center; Naval School Explosive Ordnance Disposal, which covers demolition, conventional ordnance, underwater mines, missiles, landmines, and chemical, biological, radiological, and nuclear threats; Basic Parachute Training and ongoing advanced training and qualifications throughout a career.

Apply for the Navy Warrior Challenge contract for EOD during initial enlistment, then pass the EOD Physical Screening Test and diver medical screening; complete required assessments and receive recommendation and screening from an EOD officer or senior enlisted EOD technician; additional in service accession requirements may include minimum time on board, performance standards, and command endorsement.

Qualifications All Navy jobs require meeting general enlistment or commissioning standards, which typically include: Eligibility to serve in the United States Navy, which may involve United States citizenship or other legal residency and work status, depending on the program and current law and policy A high school diploma or equivalent for enlisted positions, and a bachelor's or qualifying professional degree for officer positions Meeting age limits that vary by program and are set in law and Navy policy.

Some communities have more restrictive age ranges Meeting medical, vision, and dental standards, including body composition and physical fitness requirements, with some jobs requiring more demanding standards Meeting character and conduct standards, including background screening Achieving required test scores for your program, such as the Armed Services Vocational Aptitude Battery for enlisted roles or officer qualification tests for officer programs Eligibility for a security clearance when required for your rating or designator Additional qualifications can include specific skills, education, licensure, or experience that are unique to a job or community and will be reviewed with you by a recruiter.

Additional qualifications for this job may include: Eyesight correctable within EOD diving standards, with no color blindness; qualifying ASVAB scores using combinations such as arithmetic reasoning and verbal expression or general science, mechanical comprehension, and electronics information; age typically 30 or younger at accession; United States citizenship and eligibility for a security clearance; excellent physical condition and swimming ability, with the capacity to perform detailed technical tasks under stress and in hazardous environments.

Education Education benefits are available through standard Navy programs such as Tuition Assistance, the Post-9/11 GI Bill, ACE-recommended college credit for Navy training, Navy COOL-funded certifications, USMAP apprenticeships, and other Navy College Program opportunities.

Specific options depend on the Sailor's status, training, and current Navy policy.

Pay, Benefits & Service Pay, benefits, and service commitments follow standard Navy Active and/or Reserve policies for this type of role, including basic pay, allowances when eligible, health coverage, and retirement options.

Exact entitlements, special pays, and service obligations depend on program, component, years of service, and current law and Navy guidance.

Incentives Incentives such as bonuses, special pays, and loan repayment may be available at times for specific ratings or communities, but they change frequently and cannot be guaranteed.

Applicants must confirm current incentives and eligibility with an official Navy recruiter or authoritative Navy source.

Notes and Disclaimers This description is a general overview of typical duties, training, and opportunities in this community.

It does not replace official Navy instructions, policies, or contracts and does not guarantee specific assignments, training, incentives, or outcomes.

Actual opportunities depend on Navy needs, individual performance, screening results, and current law and policy.

Job Title : Bomb Technician (EOD) Category / Component : Enlisted • Active Overview Explosive Ordnance Disposal Technicians locate, identify, render safe, and dispose of explosive threats on land, at sea, and underwater, using advanced robotics, diving, and explosives skills to protect forces and civilians and support fleet and joint operations worldwide.

Key Responsibilities Detonate and demolish hazardous munitions, pyrotechnics, and outdated explosives; neutralize ordnance including sea mines, torpedoes, depth charges, and improvised explosive devices; remotely disable unsafe ordnance using robotic and diagnostic technology; conduct parachute and helicopter insertion operations; clear waterways of mines in support of ships and submarines; provide explosive ordnance support to law enforcement agencies and organizations such as the United States Secret Service and Department of State.

What to Expect Global missions in every environment, from parachuting into remote terrain to arriving by small boat on foreign shores; majority of time spent in the field conducting high risk, time critical tasks with strict safety and risk management; regular integration with Special Operations, fleet units, and interagency partners; intense physical and mental demands with a culture that values precision, calm decision making, and discipline.

Work Environment Operate worldwide on land, at sea, and underwater from EOD Mobile Units and detachments; insert via parachute, helicopter, and small boats; work from ships, shore commands, and forward locations; serve in small team based units that balance training, readiness, and operational tasking with limited administrative overhead compared to field work.

Pathways, Training & Advancement Recruit Training followed by an EOD preparatory course at Great Lakes, Illinois, that builds swimming, conditioning, small boat skills, and risk management fundamentals; EOD Assessment and Selection Course that evaluates aquatic adaptability, running, swimming, academics, professionalism, and teamwork; Navy diver training at the Naval Diving and Salvage Training Center; Naval School Explosive Ordnance Disposal, which covers demolition, conventional ordnance, underwater mines, missiles, landmines, and chemical, biological, radiological, and nuclear threats; Basic Parachute Training and ongoing advanced training and qualifications throughout a career.

Apply for the Navy Warrior Challenge contract for EOD during initial enlistment, then pass the EOD Physical Screening Test and diver medical screening; complete required assessments and receive recommendation and screening from an EOD officer or senior enlisted EOD technician; additional in service accession requirements may include minimum time on board, performance standards, and command endorsement.

Qualifications All Navy jobs require meeting general enlistment or commissioning standards, which typically include: Eligibility to serve in the United States Navy, which may involve United States citizenship or other legal residency and work status, depending on the program and current law and policy A high school diploma or equivalent for enlisted positions, and a bachelor's or qualifying professional degree for officer positions Meeting age limits that vary by program and are set in law and Navy policy.

Some communities have more restrictive age ranges Meeting medical, vision, and dental standards, including body composition and physical fitness requirements, with some jobs requiring more demanding standards Meeting character and conduct standards, including background screening Achieving required test scores for your program, such as the Armed Services Vocational Aptitude Battery for enlisted roles or officer qualification tests for officer programs Eligibility for a security clearance when required for your rating or designator Additional qualifications can include specific skills, education, licensure, or experience that are unique to a job or community and will be reviewed with you by a recruiter.

Additional qualifications for this job may include: Eyesight correctable within EOD diving standards, with no color blindness; qualifying ASVAB scores using combinations such as arithmetic reasoning and verbal expression or general science, mechanical comprehension, and electronics information; age typically 30 or younger at accession; United States citizenship and eligibility for a security clearance; excellent physical condition and swimming ability, with the capacity to perform detailed technical tasks under stress and in hazardous environments.

Education Education benefits are available through standard Navy programs such as Tuition Assistance, the Post-9/11 GI Bill, ACE-recommended college credit for Navy training, Navy COOL-funded certifications, USMAP apprenticeships, and other Navy College Program opportunities.

Specific options depend on the Sailor's status, training, and current Navy policy.

Pay, Benefits & Service Pay, benefits, and service commitments follow standard Navy Active and/or Reserve policies for this type of role, including basic pay, allowances when eligible, health coverage, and retirement options.

Exact entitlements, special pays, and service obligations depend on program, component, years of service, and current law and Navy guidance.

Incentives Incentives such as bonuses, special pays, and loan repayment may be available at times for specific ratings or communities, but they change frequently and cannot be guaranteed.

Applicants must confirm current incentives and eligibility with an official Navy recruiter or authoritative Navy source.

Notes and Disclaimers This description is a general overview of typical duties, training, and opportunities in this community.

It does not replace official Navy instructions, policies, or contracts and does not guarantee specific assignments, training, incentives, or outcomes.

Actual opportunities depend on Navy needs, individual performance, screening results, and current law and policy.

Job Title : Aircrew Rescue Swimmer & Navy Diver Category / Component : Enlisted • Active Overview Join an elite community that operates in the air and under the sea as an enlisted aircrew member and Navy diver, performing helicopter sea rescues and underwater search, salvage, repair, and demolition to support carrier and expeditionary strike groups, mine countermeasures, special operations, and joint partners worldwide.

Key Responsibilities Operate as enlisted aircrew during flight operations; perform helicopter sea rescues and provide advanced first aid; execute underwater search, salvage, harbor clearance, and security missions; inspect, cut, weld, and repair ships and submarines; conduct deep and saturation diving using SCUBA, surface supplied and mixed gas systems, and rebreathers; operate and supervise hyperbaric chamber treatments; plan and conduct demolition; maintain and repair specialized flight, survival, and diving equipment while managing records and readiness.

What to Expect Highly physical, safety critical missions with rigorous performance standards; frequent operations in demanding environments such as heavy seas, cold and low visibility waters, flight lines, ship decks, and austere field sites; continuous training and qualification sustainment, with rapid shifts between precise technical tasks and field operations; small team culture that requires attention to detail, calm under pressure, and strong leadership potential.

Work Environment Worldwide assignments at sea and ashore with aviation squadrons, fleet replacement units, and expeditionary detachments; work in flight operations areas, rescue training pools, ocean training sites, dive lockers, recompression chambers, shipyards, ranges, and forward locations; frequent work aboard carriers and auxiliaries, on piers and flight decks, and alongside joint and interagency partners.

Pathways, Training & Advancement Recruit Training followed by Naval Aircrew Candidate School in Pensacola; Rescue Swimmer preparatory and Rescue Swimmer School for those in that specialty; Class A School in an assigned aircrew rating pipeline such as AWF, AWO, AWR, AWS, or AWV; Fleet Replacement Squadron training and survival, evasion, resistance, and escape instruction; ongoing qualification and advanced training in diving, rescue, and mission systems throughout the career.

Enlist under an advanced technical field or Warrior Challenge style contract that specifies the aircrew, rescue swimmer, or diver training pipeline; qualified Fleet Sailors may volunteer and request conversion into aircrew or diving roles after screening, physical testing, and command endorsement.

Qualifications All Navy jobs require meeting general enlistment or commissioning standards, which typically include: Eligibility to serve in the United States Navy, which may involve United States citizenship or other legal residency and work status, depending on the program and current law and policy A high school diploma or equivalent for enlisted positions, and a bachelor's or qualifying professional degree for officer positions Meeting age limits that vary by program and are set in law and Navy policy.

Some communities have more restrictive age ranges Meeting medical, vision, and dental standards, including body composition and physical fitness requirements, with some jobs requiring more demanding standards Meeting character and conduct standards, including background screening Achieving required test scores for your program, such as the Armed Services Vocational Aptitude Battery for enlisted roles or officer qualification tests for officer programs Eligibility for a security clearance when required for your rating or designator Additional qualifications can include specific skills, education, licensure, or experience that are unique to a job or community and will be reviewed with you by a recruiter.

Additional qualifications for this job may include: United States citizenship and eligibility for at least a Secret clearance; strong swimming ability, comfort in open water, and excellent overall physical condition; ability to pass an aviation flight physical for aircrew duties and a diving medical exam with Undersea or Diving Medical Officer approval; meeting Physical Fitness Assessment standards and passing the Physical Screening Test that includes timed swims, runs, and calisthenics; meeting age limits that are typically more restrictive than general enlistment standards.

Education Education benefits are available through standard Navy programs such as Tuition Assistance, the Post-9/11 GI Bill, ACE-recommended college credit for Navy training, Navy COOL-funded certifications, USMAP apprenticeships, and other Navy College Program opportunities.

Specific options depend on the Sailor's status, training, and current Navy policy.

Pay, Benefits & Service Pay, benefits, and service commitments follow standard Navy Active and/or Reserve policies for this type of role, including basic pay, allowances when eligible, health coverage, and retirement options.

Exact entitlements, special pays, and service obligations depend on program, component, years of service, and current law and Navy guidance.

Incentives Incentives such as bonuses, special pays, and loan repayment may be available at times for specific ratings or communities, but they change frequently and cannot be guaranteed.

Applicants must confirm current incentives and eligibility with an official Navy recruiter or authoritative Navy source.

Notes and Disclaimers This description is a general overview of typical duties, training, and opportunities in this community.

It does not replace official Navy instructions, policies, or contracts and does not guarantee specific assignments, training, incentives, or outcomes.

Actual opportunities depend on Navy needs, individual performance, screening results, and current law and policy.

Workday Project Manager (HCM & Financials)

Higher Education Required

Our client, a prestigious academic institution, is seeking an experienced Workday Project Manager with Higher Education experience to lead medium to large-scale Workday HCM and Financial Management initiatives. This role will be responsible for planning, leading, and executing complex Workday implementations and enhancements, partnering closely with third-party implementation vendors, internal IT leadership, functional leaders across HR and Finance, and peer Project Managers.

The Project Manager will own end-to-end delivery, ensuring projects are executed on time, within scope, and on budget, while adhering to established project management methodologies and governance standards within an academic environment.

Key Responsibilities

• Lead and manage Workday implementations and optimization projects across HCM and Financial Management modules, from initiation through post-go-live stabilization.
• Develop and maintain comprehensive project plans, schedules, RAID logs, status reports, and governance artifacts.
• Serve as the primary point of contact between internal stakeholders and external implementation partners, ensuring clear accountability and delivery alignment.
• Partner closely with HR, Finance, Payroll, and IT leaders within a higher education setting to understand business needs, translate requirements into executable plans, and manage expectations.
• Oversee vendor performance, deliverables, and contractual milestones, escalating risks and issues as needed.
• Facilitate project governance forums, steering committee meetings, and executive-level status updates.
• Ensure adherence to project management best practices, institutional standards, and change management principles.
• Coordinate cross-functional dependencies including integrations, data conversion, testing, training, and cutover activities.
• Support post-implementation activities, including optimization, stabilization, and continuous improvement initiatives.
• Mentor junior PMs and contribute to PMO process maturity, as appropriate.

Required Skills & Experience

• Required: Demonstrated project management experience within a Higher Education institution, including familiarity with academic calendars, governance models, and decentralized stakeholder environments.
• Extensive experience leading complex enterprise systems implementations, including direct management of vendors and system integrators.
• Strong working knowledge of Workday HCM, with demonstrated experience in modules such as:
• Recruiting
• Academic Pay
• Academic Appointments
• Working knowledge of Workday Financial Management, including areas such as:
• Financial Accounting
• Procurement
• Expenses
• Grants or Adaptive Planning (preferred, not required)
• Solid understanding of HR and Finance business processes in an academic context.
• Proven ability to manage multiple workstreams and cross-functional stakeholders simultaneously.
• Excellent facilitation, presentation, and executive-level communication skills.
• Highly professional, confident, and collaborative leadership style with a strong focus on customer success.
• Exceptional listening and relationship-building skills to ensure stakeholder alignment.
• Experience with ERP implementations beyond Workday is a plus.
• PMP or equivalent project management certification preferred.
• Bachelor’s degree required; MBA or advanced degree preferred.

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