Program Manager – Operations Portfolio

Expleo • Minneapolis, MN

6h • $156,000 - $176,000 • Hybrid

About The Position

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
In this role, you will play a pivotal part in ensuring consistent, high‑quality delivery across a diverse portfolio:

Requirements

• 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

Nice To Haves

• 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

Responsibilities

• 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
• 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
• 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
• 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

Benefits

• 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

What This Job Offers

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