Project Manager - Modernization Implementation

Expleo•St Paul, MN

2d•Hybrid

About The Position

Trissential is partnering with a public-sector client to bring on a Project Manager - Modernization Implementation to drive enterprise-wide operational transformation initiatives. This is a high-impact role where your leadership, change management expertise, and ERP experience will directly influence how a major transportation organization operates statewide. This role involves aligning people, processes, and technology for a major transportation organization.

Requirements

10+ years of experience leading large-scale implementation or modernization initiatives
Strong project and program management experience with organizational change leadership
Ability to work effectively in both waterfall and agile delivery environments
Experience supporting enterprise ERP, payroll, workforce management, timekeeping, or financial system implementations
Strong stakeholder management, communication, and consensus-building skills
Proven ability to navigate ambiguity and drive progress in complex, matrixed environments
Hands-on experience developing implementation plans, rollout materials, and operational guidance
Basic to intermediate data analysis skills, including Excel and pivot table reporting
Bachelor’s degree in Business, Information Systems, Public Administration, or a related field (or equivalent experience)

Nice To Haves

Experience with PeopleSoft or similar enterprise workforce/time entry systems
Public sector, transportation, infrastructure, or large operational workforce experience
Experience working within shared-authority or matrix governance structures
Project or change management certifications (PMP, Prosci, SAFe, or similar) are a plus

Responsibilities

Lead and coordinate implementation activities supporting large-scale operational modernization initiatives
Partner with leadership, business units, and IT teams to support rollout planning, readiness, and issue resolution
Drive implementation and adoption of SEMA4 and Self-Service (PeopleSoft) workforce time entry processes
Coordinate business process changes related to labor tracking, equipment usage, material usage, and work order management
Facilitate cross-functional meetings, workshops, and stakeholder discussions to drive alignment and decision-making
Develop rollout guidance, operational procedures, implementation tools, and regional support documentation
Track progress, risks, dependencies, and key decisions across multiple stakeholder groups
Support position costing model activities through coordination with internal business and data teams
Perform basic to intermediate data analysis, including Excel reporting and pivot tables, to support operational decisions
Drive consistent implementation and adoption approaches across multiple regional offices