Dayforce Project Manager

Trissential, LLC; Dallas (TX); Híbrido; USD 119 000 - 129 000; Tempo integral

Vantagens oferecidas por esta oferta de emprego

Competitive pay

Benefits package

Paid holidays

Career development

Team culture

Resumo da oferta

Trissential, LLC is seeking an experienced Dayforce Project Manager to join our client's team and lead workforce management, payroll, and HR technology transformations in a hybrid Dallas environment.

You will work with business stakeholders, guide enterprise implementations, manage schedules, risks, and testing, and drive change management and go-live readiness.

Qualificações

• 8+ years of project management experience in HR tech or enterprise software.
• 3+ years implementing Payroll, HCM, WFM, or HRIS as PM/Lead Consultant.
• 2+ years leading cross-functional initiatives.
• Hands-on experience with Dayforce, UKG/Kronos, Workday or similar.
• Strong payroll and HR processes knowledge.
• Experience managing schedules, risks, stakeholders, and deployments.
• Excellent analytical and communication skills.
• Ability to work independently with diverse stakeholders.

Responsabilidades

• Lead day-to-day project activities to meet milestones.
• Capture and manage risks, issues, dependencies, and mitigation plans.
• Governance, status reporting, and stakeholder communications.
• Coordinate cross-functional teams across the project lifecycle.
• Facilitate workshops and requirements sessions.
• Plan deployment and go-live activities.
• Support change management and training efforts.

Conhecimentos

Project management

Stakeholder communication

Risk management

Cross-functional leadership

HR technology

Enterprise software implementations

Change management

Scheduling & deployment

Formação académica

Bachelor's degree in Business/IS/HR/PM

PMP certification

Agile/SAFe certification

Dayforce/HCM certifications

Ferramentas

Dayforce

UKG/Kronos

Workday

Blue Yonder

SAP SuccessFactors

Oracle HCM

HRIS platforms

Descrição da oferta de emprego

Overview

Location: Hybrid (Dallas, TX)Employment Type: Full-Time

Are you an experienced Dayforce Project Manager who enjoys leading complex workforce and human capital management implementations? Trissential is seeking a Dayforce Project Manager to join our client's team and play a critical role in delivering workforce management, payroll, and HR technology transformation initiatives.

This is an exciting opportunity to work directly with business stakeholders, guide enterprise system implementations, and help organizations modernize their HR, payroll, and workforce management processes. If you're passionate about project delivery, stakeholder collaboration, and driving successful business outcomes, we'd love to hear from you.

What's in It for You?

• Lead highly visible Dayforce and workforce management transformation projects
• Partner with business and technology leaders to drive meaningful organizational change
• Gain exposure to enterprise HCM, Payroll, Workforce Management, and HRIS implementations
• Take ownership of project planning, execution, testing, deployment, and support transitions
• Work in a collaborative environment that values innovation, accountability, and continuous improvement
• Influence project outcomes while building relationships with key stakeholders and leadership teams
• Enjoy a flexible hybrid work environment that balances collaboration and flexibility
• Join a culture focused on professional development, teamwork, and delivery excellence

Your Role & Responsibilities

Project Leadership & Delivery

• Lead day-to-day project activities to ensure project objectives, milestones, and timelines are achieved
• Monitor project progress and proactively communicate risks, issues, dependencies, and mitigation plans
• Drive project governance, status reporting, stakeholder communication, and delivery tracking
• Coordinate cross-functional teams to ensure alignment throughout the project lifecycle

Business & Requirements Management

• Partner with business stakeholders to understand operational needs and translate them into system requirements
• Facilitate workshops, requirements gathering sessions, and stakeholder discussions
• Support process improvement initiatives that enhance workforce management and HR operations
• Ensure business requirements align with system capabilities and implementation goals

Testing & Quality Assurance

• Develop and manage unit testing, parallel testing, system integration testing, and user acceptance testing (UAT) plans
• Coordinate testing activities across functional and technical teams
• Track defects, manage issue resolution, and ensure readiness for production deployment
• Support quality assurance processes that drive successful project outcomes

Change Management & Adoption

• Assist with organizational change management activities to support successful adoption
• Utilize project data and stakeholder feedback to guide implementation decisions and improvement opportunities
• Support training, communication, and adoption strategies for end users and business leaders

Deployment & Support Transition

• Plan and coordinate production cutover activities and go-live events
• Lead the transition from implementation to ongoing support operations
• Build support plans and facilitate knowledge transfer activities
• Ensure post-implementation stabilization and issue resolution processes are established

Skills & Experience You Should Possess

• 8+ years of professional experience in project management, HR technology, workforce management, or enterprise software implementations
• 3+ years of experience implementing Payroll, HCM, Workforce Management (WFM), or HRIS solutions as a Project Manager or Lead Consultant
• 2+ years of formal project management experience leading cross-functional initiatives
• Hands-on experience with enterprise workforce management platforms such as Dayforce, UKG/Kronos, Workday, Blue Yonder, or similar solutions
• Strong understanding of payroll, workforce management, time and attendance, scheduling, and HR technology processes
• Experience managing project schedules, risks, issues, stakeholder communications, and deployment activities
• Excellent analytical, documentation, communication, and organizational skills
• Ability to operate independently while effectively collaborating with diverse stakeholder groups
• Strong problem-solving abilities and sound business judgment

Bonus Points If You Have

• Direct experience leading Dayforce implementation projects
• Experience working with HRIS/HRMS platforms such as Workday, SAP SuccessFactors, Oracle HCM, PeopleSoft, ADP, or UKG Pro
• Experience supporting multi-site, enterprise-level workforce management deployments
• Familiarity with payroll processing, benefits administration, leave management, and employee scheduling
• Experience with organizational change management, training, and adoption planning
• PMP, Agile, Scrum, or related project management certifications

Education & Certifications You Need

• Bachelor's degree in Business, Information Systems, Human Resources, Project Management, or a related field
• Project Management Professional (PMP) certification preferred
• Agile, Scrum, SAFe, or related project management certifications are considered a plus
• Relevant Dayforce, Workforce Management, Payroll, or HCM certifications are highly desirable

What We Offer

At Trissential, we believe great people create exceptional outcomes. By joining our client's team, you'll have the opportunity to work on impactful workforce management and HR technology initiatives while advancing your career in a collaborative environment.

• Competitive Compensation – You choose the model that works best for you, both with company-sponsored benefits! $119,000–$129,000 annually or $70–$80 per hour. Final compensation is determined based on skill alignment, years of experience, and fair, market-based rates by geography.
• Comprehensive Benefits for you and your dependents – Extensive Medical Plans, Dental, Vision, HSA with company contribution, company sponsored Life Insurance and Short / Long term disability insurance, a host of voluntary plans including legal, hospital, accident, pet wellness, and 401k with matching
• Paid Holidays and Paid Time Off
• Career Development and Advancement – Expleo is a global company in 29 Countries worldwide with a high focus on development
• Strong Team Culture – Collaborate with experienced professionals who value precision, performance, and teamwork

This role is only open to candidates who are authorized to work in the United States.

Ready to be part of something exciting? If you're passionate about helping organizations modernize their workforce systems while leading successful Dayforce implementations,