Senior Program Manager

Trident Consulting

San Francisco, CA

JOB DETAILS
SALARY
SKILLS
Artificial Intelligence (AI), Atlassian JIRA, Automation, Budget Management, Business Case, Business Operations, Business Plan, Business Skills, C-Level Management, Change Management, Communication Skills, Computer Security, Consulting, Continuous Improvement, Contract Negotiation, Cross-Functional, Disaster Recovery, Establish Priorities, Financial Compliance, Financial Strategy, Functional Programming Languages, Identity Data Management, Information Technology & Information Systems, Leadership, Needs Assessment, Operations Security (OPSEC), Performance Analysis, Privacy Controls, Process Improvement, Project/Program Management, Purchasing/Procurement, Regulatory Requirements, Resource Management, Return on Investment (ROI), Risk Analysis, Risk Management, Strategic Planning, System Integration (SI), System Migration, Technical Consulting, Technical Delivery, Technical Leadership, Technical Recruiting, Vendor/Supplier Management, Vendor/Supplier Selection, ZenDesk
LOCATION
San Francisco, CA
POSTED
24 days ago
Trident consulting is hiring Technical Program Manager

Job Title: Technical Program Manager (Workday WFM and Dayforce)
Location: San Francisco, CA (Remote)
Type: W2 Contract

Pay Range: $98/Hr.

Job Summary
We are 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
About Trident: Trident Consulting is an award-winning IT/engineering staffing company founded in 2005 and headquartered in San Ramon, CA. We specialize in placing high-quality vetted technology and engineering professionals in contract and full-time roles. Trident's commitment is to deliver the best and brightest individuals in the industry for our clients' toughest requirements.

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