Senior Project Manager

Title: Senior Project Manager

Location: Hybrid (St. Paul, MN – 3 days/week onsite)
Employment Type: Full-Time

Are you a seasoned project leader ready to drive transformation across business and IT initiatives? Trissential is hiring a Senior Project Manager to join our client’s team in St. Paul. This is a high-impact role where you’ll lead cross-functional teams, manage complex programs, and deliver strategic outcomes using both Agile and Waterfall methodologies.

What’s in It for You?

• Strategic Leadership – Lead enterprise-wide projects and mentor junior PMs
  
  • Collaborative Culture – Work with diverse teams and build trusted stakeholder relationships
  • Transformation Focus – Drive change management and process improvement initiatives
  • Flexibility – Hybrid work model with no more than 3 days onsite per week

Your Role & Responsibilities

• Develop comprehensive project plans using Waterfall and Agile methodologies
  
  • Define scope, goals, deliverables, and timelines in alignment with business objectives
  • Coordinate internal resources and third-party vendors to ensure successful execution
  • Lead and coach project teams, fostering collaboration and accountability
  • Facilitate communication across cross-functional teams and resolve conflicts
  • Build strong stakeholder relationships and serve as a trusted advisor to sponsors
  • Communicate project status, risks, and issues to executive leadership
  • Proactively identify and mitigate risks and issues throughout the project lifecycle
  • Manage project budgets and allocate resources effectively
  • Lead transformation and change management efforts to ensure solution adoption
  • Support continuous improvement initiatives within the PMO

Skills & Experience You Should Possess

• 10+ years of experience managing IT and business projects
  
  • 2+ years in a lead role collaborating across divisions and stakeholder levels
  • Strong experience with MS Project, Azure DevOps, Jira, and GitHub
  • Proven ability to manage budgets, resources, and timelines effectively
  • Excellent communication, leadership, and stakeholder management skills

Bonus Points If You Have

• Experience with PPM tools and enterprise PMO environments
  
  • Cybersecurity knowledge (CISSP, CISM)
  • Networking certifications (CCNA, CCNP)
  • Infrastructure and cloud experience (ITIL, Azure, AWS)
  • Certifications such as CompTIA Security+, Cisco (CCNP), Palo Alto (PCNSE), Azure Fundamentals (AZ-900)

Education & Certifications You Need

• High school diploma or GED plus 9 years of experience
  
  • Associate’s degree counts as 2 years of experience
  • Bachelor’s degree or higher counts as 4 years of experience
  • PMP or PgMP Certification
  • CSM or SAFe Certification

What We Offer

At Trissential, we value leadership, innovation, and collaboration. By joining our client’s team, you’ll work on high-impact projects while enjoying a supportive work environment.

• Competitive Compensation – You choose the model that works best for you, both with company-sponsored benefits!
  $105,000–$115,000 annually or $55–$65 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 – Medical, dental, vision, free tele-health, HSA with company contribution, life and disability insurance, and 401k with matching
  • Paid Time Off – Both compensation models offer paid time away from work
  • Hybrid Work Model – Work onsite in St. Paul no more than 3 days per week
  • Career Growth – Lead strategic initiatives and expand your influence across enterprise programs
  • Supportive Team Culture – Collaborate with professionals who value transparency, trust, and continuous improvement

Please note: This role is only open to candidates authorized to work in the United States.

Ready to lead transformation and deliver impact?