Program Project Manager

Overview

Location: Fully Remote (United States)Client Location: St. Paul, MinnesotaEmployment Type: Full-Time Staff AugmentationExperience Level: Advanced (10+ Years)

Trissential is seeking an experienced Program Project Manager to join our client's team and lead a highly visible enterprise transformation initiative. This is an exceptional opportunity to oversee multiple interconnected technology programs focused on data management, governance, analytics, cloud modernization, systems integration, and implementation of a new system.

If you thrive in large-scale enterprise environments, excel at leading cross-functional teams, and enjoy bringing complex technology programs from strategy through successful production deployment, this role offers meaningful impact and long-term visibility.

What's In It for You?

• Lead a major public-sector modernization program with enterprise-wide impact

• Drive data governance, data integration, analytics, and operational systems transformation initiatives

• Partner with executive leadership, business stakeholders, technology teams, and strategic vendors

• Influence the successful delivery of multiple interconnected technology projects and initiatives

• Work on high-profile cloud, infrastructure, analytics, and COTS implementation programs

• Enjoy a fully remote work environment while collaborating with highly skilled professionals

• Gain exposure to enterprise-scale program governance, portfolio management, and system integration initiatives

Your Role & Responsibilities

Program & Project Leadership

• Lead end-to-end management of multiple DOC technology initiatives from planning through deployment and operational transition

• Define project scope, objectives, deliverables, resource requirements, schedules, and success metrics

• Develop and maintain detailed project plans and schedules using approved project management methodologies and tools

• Ensure projects remain aligned with business goals, strategic priorities, timelines, budgets, and quality expectations

• Manage complex dependencies across multiple parallel initiatives and technology implementations

Data & Technology Modernization Oversight

• Support enterprise data management, stewardship, governance, integration platform, reporting, and analytics initiatives

• Oversee successful implementation and integration of the PRISM Offender Management System and related enterprise applications

• Ensure synchronization, interoperability, and operational readiness across all dependent systems

• Collaborate with technical teams supporting cloud, infrastructure, application development, and cybersecurity initiatives

Risk & Governance Management

• Identify, assess, document, and mitigate project risks, assumptions, issues, and dependencies

• Maintain comprehensive RAID logs and drive proactive resolution activities

• Escalate critical risks and issues while providing leadership with actionable mitigation strategies

• Ensure compliance with established project governance frameworks and reporting requirements

Stakeholder & Vendor Management

• Build strong relationships with business leaders, program sponsors, technical teams, vendors, and external partners

• Manage stakeholder expectations and facilitate alignment across competing priorities

• Coordinate vendor activities and ensure deliverables comply with contractual obligations

• Support contract management discussions, change requests, issue resolution, and performance accountability

Reporting & Communication

• Prepare executive-level status reports, presentations, dashboards, and briefings

• Communicate project progress, budget status, milestones, risks, and dependencies to leadership

• Facilitate project governance meetings, steering committees, and stakeholder review sessions

• Maintain comprehensive project documentation throughout the project lifecycle

Team Leadership

• Lead cross-functional project teams consisting of internal staff, vendor resources, business stakeholders, technical experts, and subject matter specialists

• Foster collaboration, accountability, transparency, and successful project execution

• Mentor project participants and promote best practices across the program

Skills & Experience You Should Possess

• 10+ years of Program Management, Senior Project Management, or IT Program Leadership experience

• 7+ years managing large, complex enterprise IT projects

• Proven experience delivering technology programs on schedule, within scope, and within budget

• Experience managing procurement processes, RFP activities, vendor selection efforts, and COTS solution implementations

• Strong understanding of SDLC methodologies including Agile, Waterfall, and Hybrid delivery approaches

• Experience managing multiple concurrent projects within large programs or portfolios

• Experience leading cross-functional teams in highly matrixed organizations

• Strong vendor management, contract management, and stakeholder engagement skills

• Demonstrated success managing project risks, dependencies, RAID logs, budgets, and governance processes

• Strong knowledge of enterprise technology environments, infrastructure, systems integration, and technology lifecycle management

• Excellent communication, presentation, negotiation, and executive stakeholder management skills

• Experience managing cloud, application development, infrastructure, cybersecurity, or digital transformation initiatives

Bonus Points If You Have

• Experience within corrections, public safety, criminal justice, or government environments

• Experience implementing enterprise Data Management, Data Governance, or Analytics platforms

• Experience leading enterprise systems integration and modernization initiatives

• Knowledge of Azure and AWS cloud environments

• Experience managing SaaS, PaaS, and IaaS implementations

• Familiarity with enterprise reporting and analytics platforms

• Experience leading large-scale business transformation projects

• Background supporting highly regulated organizations

Education & Certifications You Need

• Bachelor's degree in Information Technology, Computer Science, Business Administration, or a related field

• PMP (Project Management Professional) certification or equivalent project management certification required

• Additional Agile, Scrum, Change Management, or Program Management certifications are highly desirable

What We Offer

At Trissential, we believe exceptional professionals should have the opportunity to work on meaningful initiatives that drive measurable business value. By joining our client's team, you'll play a key role in a major enterprise transformation effort while benefiting from flexibility, collaboration, and professional growth opportunities.

• Competitive Compensation – You choose the model that works best for you, both with company-sponsored benefits! $142,000–$163,000 annually or $95–$102 per hour. 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

This opportunity is only available to candidates who are authorized to work in the United States

Ready to be part of something exciting?

If you're a strategic technology leader who enjoys managing large-scale programs, navigating complexity, and delivering transformational outcomes, we'd love to hear from you. Apply today and take the next step in your career as a Program Project Manager with Trissential