Program Management Lead

Expleo • Saint Paul, MN

1d • $193,000 - $203,000 • Hybrid

About The Position

Trissential is hiring a Program Management Lead to join our client's team and spearhead enterprise-wide transformation initiatives. This is a highly visible leadership opportunity where you'll partner with executive stakeholders, shape future-state operating models, drive AI-enabled transformation, and deliver lasting organizational impact. You will lead high-profile enterprise transformation initiatives with direct exposure to executive leadership, shape strategic roadmaps and operating models that influence business performance and long-term growth, drive AI-enabled innovation and help organizations identify high-value automation opportunities, partner with C-suite leaders and key stakeholders to solve complex business challenges, lead a multidisciplinary team of transformation, process improvement, and change management professionals, and deliver measurable business value through strategic planning, operational excellence, and organizational change. You will work in a collaborative environment focused on innovation, continuous improvement, and leadership development, and expand your influence across strategy, technology, operations, and enterprise transformation functions.

Requirements

• 12+ years of experience leading large-scale enterprise transformation initiatives
• 4+ years of leadership experience at the Director level or above
• 5+ years of management consulting experience or corporate transformation office leadership
• Demonstrated expertise in enterprise assessments, operating model design, and strategic roadmap development
• Proven ability to build credibility with C-suite executives and translate strategy into actionable execution plans
• Strong business and financial acumen, including business case development, value realization, operating models, and cost optimization
• Experience navigating complex stakeholder environments with competing priorities and governance requirements
• Advanced program management capabilities including scope, timeline, budget, quality, and risk management
• Strong executive-level communication, presentation, and facilitation skills
• Exceptional analytical thinking, root-cause analysis, and problem-solving abilities
• Ability to influence and lead within highly matrixed organizations
• Strong change management and organizational readiness assessment experience
• Bachelor's degree in Business, Management, Information Technology, Engineering, or a related field
• Currently authorized to work in the United States

Nice To Haves

• Master's degree (MBA or equivalent) preferred
• PMP, PgMP, Prosci, Lean Six Sigma, or related project and transformation certifications preferred
• AI, change management, business transformation, or organizational development certifications highly desirable
• Experience developing enterprise AI strategies and governance frameworks
• Background leading digital transformation and intelligent automation initiatives
• Expertise in value realization measurement and transformation maturity assessments
• Experience working with global and offshore delivery teams
• Organizational design and enterprise change leadership experience
• Experience supporting large-scale business process modernization programs

Responsibilities

• Lead comprehensive enterprise assessments evaluating strategy, program health, process effectiveness, technology readiness, AI maturity, and transformation opportunities
• Design future-state operating models and develop a prioritized, value-driven 12-month transformation roadmap with clear sequencing and ROI
• Build robust business cases that quantify financial benefits, cost reductions, value realization, and expected business outcomes
• Establish credibility and alignment with executive sponsors, business leaders, enterprise architecture teams, AI governance stakeholders, and offshore delivery teams
• Lead and mentor a team of 3-4 professionals, including process analysts, AI specialists, and change management consultants
• Oversee sprint delivery, cross-functional coordination, dependency management, and transformation execution activities
• Assess organizational AI readiness and identify opportunities for automation, optimization, and business innovation
• Design governance-aligned approaches for AI-enabled transformation initiatives
• Evaluate organizational readiness and develop adoption strategies that increase engagement and reduce change resistance
• Identify and manage program risks, maintain issue registers, escalate critical blockers, and implement mitigation strategies
• Define success metrics and establish tracking mechanisms to monitor business outcomes and transformation progress

Benefits

• Competitive Compensation – You choose the model that works best for you, both with company-sponsored benefits! $193,000-$203,000 annually or $116-$126 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 – Extensive Medical Plans, Dental, Vision, HSA with company contribution, company sponsored Life Insurance and Short / Long term disability insurance, a host of voluntary plans including legal, hospital, accident, pet wellness, and 401k with matching
• Paid Holidays and Paid Time Off
• Career Development and Advancement – Expleo is a global company in 29 Countries worldwide with a high focus on development
• Strong Team Culture – Collaborate with experienced professionals who value precision, performance, and teamwork

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Director