Modernization Project Manager

Expleo•Saint Paul, MN

1d•$124,000 - $134,000•Hybrid

About The Position

Trissential is hiring a Modernization Project Manager to join our client's team and help drive a complex portfolio of technology transformation initiatives. This is a highly visible opportunity where you'll influence strategic decision-making, manage enterprise-wide dependencies, and provide leadership across multiple workstreams while ensuring successful delivery and portfolio alignment.

Requirements

10+ years of combined project management and portfolio management experience
PMP (Project Management Professional) certification required
Experience managing large-scale enterprise programs exceeding $30 million in value
Demonstrated success delivering complex, multi-year programs and transformation initiatives
Strong portfolio governance, dependency management, and risk management expertise
Experience managing multiple concurrent workstreams in complex environments
Advanced financial tracking, forecasting, and portfolio planning capabilities
Executive-level communication and stakeholder management skills
Proven ability to influence decisions and drive alignment across diverse stakeholder groups
Experience providing executive reporting, dashboards, and strategic portfolio updates
Strong problem-solving, facilitation, and organizational leadership skills
Bachelor's degree in Business Administration, Information Systems, Project Management, Technology, Finance, or a related field preferred
PMP (Project Management Professional) certification required

Nice To Haves

PMI-PfMP (Portfolio Management Professional) certification
Agile certification from Scrum Alliance, Project Management Institute, or a comparable organization
Experience leading technology modernization or digital transformation initiatives
Strong organizational change management experience
Experience supporting enterprise PMO functions
Expertise in portfolio analytics, financial modeling, and strategic planning
Advanced conflict resolution and negotiation skills
Experience working with large vendor ecosystems and technology partners
PMI-PfMP certification highly desirable
Agile, Scrum, SAFe, or related delivery certifications are advantageous
Additional leadership, portfolio management, or organizational change certifications are a plus

Responsibilities

Track portfolio milestones, timelines, deliverables, and dependencies across multiple workstreams
Ensure program roadmaps remain aligned with broader portfolio objectives and strategic priorities
Monitor initiative progress and proactively identify risks to delivery timelines
Provide governance oversight across projects and modernization initiatives
Support portfolio planning, execution, and reporting activities
Maintain portfolio risk registers and ensure mitigation plans are established and executed
Identify trends, risks, and opportunities spanning multiple initiatives
Escalate critical issues and facilitate timely decision-making
Evaluate the impact of upstream and downstream dependencies across programs
Manage stakeholder expectations and support resolution of complex challenges
Track portfolio spending and monitor financial performance across initiatives
Support forecasting activities and planning for future resource requirements
Model impacts of delays, budget adjustments, scope changes, and strategic shifts
Evaluate vendor performance, service delivery, and contract compliance
Provide financial and operational insights to leadership teams
Develop executive-level dashboards reflecting portfolio health, risks, dependencies, milestones, and financial status
Deliver regular status updates and portfolio performance reporting
Present key findings and recommendations to executive stakeholders
Consolidate reporting across workstreams into meaningful portfolio views
Support leadership decision-making through data-driven analysis and insights
Support organizational change management activities tied to modernization initiatives
Facilitate communication and stakeholder engagement strategies
Drive alignment across business and technology teams during transformation efforts
Provide knowledge transfer and transition support to internal teams and stakeholders
Promote best practices in portfolio and project management execution