Location: Hybrid – Minneapolis, MN or Denver, CO (3 days onsite preferred)
Employment Type: 12‑month contract with strong extension potential
Join Trissential and Lead High‑Impact Operational Programs
Trissential is seeking a seasoned Program Manager (Level 3) to join our client’s team and provide leadership across a portfolio of operations‑focused projects supporting critical infrastructure and enterprise operations. If you're passionate about driving delivery excellence, leading project managers, and influencing senior stakeholders across a large, highly regulated environment, this opportunity offers the visibility and impact you’re looking for.
What’s in It for You?
- High‑level exposure across operations, field services, technology enablement, and infrastructure
- A chance to lead 5–8 concurrent projects within a mission‑critical enterprise portfolio
- Strong collaboration with a mature program leadership team
- The opportunity to support—and occasionally lead—executive‑level steering committees
- Influence delivery standards and mentor project managers while navigating complex stakeholder environments
Your Role & Responsibilities
In this role, you will play a pivotal part in ensuring consistent, high‑quality delivery across a diverse portfolio:
Program & Portfolio Leadership
- Provide leadership and oversight for 5–8 concurrent projects
- Serve as the first point of escalation for delivery risks, schedule challenges, and scope changes
- Ensure consistent standards, cadence, and delivery quality across project managers
- Step in with temporary project management coverage to maintain project continuity
Stakeholder & Executive Engagement
- Participate in steering committees with senior leaders
- Navigate complex stakeholder environments with professionalism
- Lead conversations around scope control, prioritization, and delivery constraints
- Advocate for project teams while ensuring enterprise alignment
Delivery Governance & Financial Oversight
- Review project forecasts, budgets, and schedules
- Ensure accurate status reporting and adherence to governance
- Drive consistency in risk, issue, and escalation management
- Support vendor management, including performance and invoicing escalations
Collaboration & Ways of Working
- Build strong relationships across operations, technology, and business units
- Participate in project ceremonies, workshops, and design sessions
- Support occasional onsite activities such as training observations and workshops
Skills & Experience You Should Possess
- 7+ years of progressive project management experience
- Experience overseeing multiple projects or programs
- Strong leadership presence with the ability to influence at senior levels
- Success working in complex, matrixed organizations
- Ability to manage ambiguity and shifting priorities
- Excellent verbal and written communication skills
- Experience in regulated, safety‑critical, or asset‑intensive environments
Bonus Points If You Have
- Background in utilities, energy, manufacturing, transportation, telecom, or industrial services
- Experience managing programs with project budgets from $500K to $15M+
- Familiarity with project management tools:
– ServiceNow (SPM)
– Jira
– Microsoft Project
– PMP or similar certification
Education & Certifications You Need
- Relevant bachelor’s degree preferred
- PMP or comparable certifications are a plus but not mandatory
What We Offer
At Trissential, we’re committed to providing competitive compensation and comprehensive support so you can thrive while making an impact on our client’s mission‑critical operations.
- Competitive Compensation – You choose the model that works best for you, both with company-sponsored benefits! $156,000–$176,000 annually or $90–$100 per hour, depending on your skills, experience, and location. 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 Environment – 3 days onsite preferred (Tues–Thurs), with standard business hours
- Career Growth – High visibility, strong mentorship, and exceptional extension potential
- Collaborative Culture – Join a supportive team that values partnership, clarity, and quality delivery
This role is only open to individuals authorized to work in the United States.
Ready to Make an Impact?
If you're excited to lead a high‑visibility operations portfolio and work alongside an accomplished program leadership team, we’d love to connect. Apply today and take the next step in your career with Trissential!
