Transformation Program Manager

Transformation Program Manager (Workday WFM and Dayforce)

Location: San Francisco, CA (Remote) Type: W2 Contract Pay Range: $95-98/Hr

Job Summary

Trident Consulting is seeking an experienced Transformation Program Manager to lead enterprise PeopleTech and Payroll programs involving Workday WFM and Dayforce Payroll. The role focuses on managing end-to-end program delivery, integrations, governance, and stakeholder alignment across large-scale HR technology transformations.

Responsibilities:

• Lead end-to-end program delivery for complex, multi-year initiatives people technology transformations (Workday, Greenhouse, Jira, Zendesk, Confluence)
• Execute strategic planning sessions and cross-functional prioritization with Corporate Engineering, IT, Privacy and Security leadership teams to align program roadmaps with business objectives
• Manage program governance through biweekly and monthly strategic initiative reviews, risk assessments, and executive reporting that drives accountability and informed decision-making
• Orchestrate cross-functional program teams spanning engineering, IT operations, security, privacy, compliance, and People stakeholders to ensure seamless program delivery
• Drive enterprise technology lifecycle management including vendor selection, contract negotiations, system integrations, and sunset/migration planning
• Execute operational excellence initiatives such as infrastructure optimization, business process automation, disaster recovery planning, and performance monitoring implementations
• Proactively manage program risks and dependencies, implementing course corrections and stakeholder communications to keep initiatives on track
• Partner with finance and strategy teams to manage program budgets, track ROI, and optimize resource allocation across the technology portfolio

Experience:

• 8 years executing complex transformation programs in operations consulting, strategy, or enterprise technology
• 6 years leading enterprise technology program delivery including HCM platforms (Workday, Greenhouse)
• Proven track record executing full-cycle transformations from business case development through implementation, change management, and operational handoff
• Experience leading privacy and security programs such as GDPR/CCPA compliance, security framework implementations, identity management systems, or data governance initiatives
• Strong executive communication skills with ability to manage up to C-level stakeholders and translate complex technical and regulatory requirements into business impact
• Demonstrated experience managing technology vendors, complex procurement processes, and success managing technology budgets exceeding $1M annually
• Track record coordinating cross-functional teams across IT, Engineering, Security, Privacy, Compliance, Finance, HR, and business operations
• Strong business acumen with the ability to identify strategic needs, lead all aspects of planning with sound business recommendations, and generate alignment with key business partners
• Forward-thinking strategist with proven success in translating strategy to tactical plans with high-quality execution and delivery.
• Champion AI and automation initiatives across the enterprise, identifying opportunities to leverage generative AI for process optimization and implementing solutions and a commitment to continuous improvement and pursuit of excellence.
• An empathetic leader style and a strong sense of self-awareness

If you are interested, email your resume to [email protected]

About Trident Consulting

Trident Consulting is an award-winning staffing and consulting firm headquartered in San Ramon, CA. Since 2005, we've partnered with Fortune 500 and high-growth companies to deliver high-quality talent across technology, engineering, business operations, and professional services.

We specialize in contract, contract-to-hire, and direct hire placements, supporting roles across IT, data & analytics, cloud, cybersecurity, finance & accounting, HR, operations, and more. With a strong focus on hard-to-fill and niche positions, our global recruiting engine enables us to deliver speed, quality, and scale.

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