Dayforce Project Manager

About this role

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, apply today and take the next step in your career with Trissential.