Dayforce Project Manager

AR-CHITECT

. Provide day-to-day project management to ensure successful system implementation by establishing clear goals, identifying potential issues/risks, and developing contingency plans.

Posted 4/21/2026full-timeRemote • North Carolina • 🇺🇸 United StatesMid-LevelSeniorWebsite

Tech Stack

Tools & technologies

GoOraclePMP

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Provide day-to-day project management to ensure successful system implementation by establishing clear goals, identifying potential issues/risks, and developing contingency plans.
Tracking progress and providing overarching communication and coordination.
Work with multiple clients, projects, and consultants at a time.
Work with the client to understand requirements and business needs.
Develop and execute plans under delivery time, budget, and implementation constraints.
Manage solution design along with applicable gap analysis and customization requirements.
Assisting client with change management.
Collect and analyze relevant data and take action accordingly.
Manage and resolve client issues.
Managing project plan.
Creating support plans and overseeing the transition to support.
Collaboration with internal team to assist fellow consultants on other projects.
Contributions to HRchitect’s thought leadership initiatives.
Contribute to the HRchitect Tech Trends blog.

Requirements

What you’ll need

Experience working with Payroll, HCM, WFM, or HRMS systems as a Project Manager.
Experience managing full system implementation life cycle including Requirements Gathering, Scope Management, Process Design, System Configuration, Integration, User Acceptance Testing, Training, and Go-Live.
PMP or other Project Management Certifications are a plus.
Strong analytical skills.
Strong communication skills.
Strong documentation skills.
Strong time management skills.
Experience working independently without daily supervision.
Ability to multitask between different projects and clients.
Experience with HCM systems (UKG, Dayforce, SAP, Oracle, ADP, Workday) preferred.
Familiar with HCM solution modules and concepts such as Human Resources, Payroll, Benefits Administration, Open Enrollment, Time & Attendance, Recruiting, Onboarding, Performance Management, Succession Planning.
Proven record of delivering projects on time within budget.
Ability to work remotely from home office in North America.

Benefits

Comp & perks

Flexible work arrangements

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Hard Skills & Tools

project managementrequirements gatheringscope managementprocess designsystem configurationintegrationuser acceptance testingtraininggo-livegap analysis

Soft Skills

analytical skillscommunication skillsdocumentation skillstime managementmultitaskingindependent work

Certifications

PMP