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?

Apply today and take the next step in your career as a Senior Project Manager with Trissential