Program Management Lead

Expleo•St Paul, MN

5d•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.

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

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
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

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 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