Project Manager (PMO & Governance)

Overview

Location: Hybrid – Minneapolis, MN or Denver, CO

Employment Type: Contract

Are you an experienced IT Project Manager who thrives in fast‑paced, highly collaborative environments? Trissential is looking for a Project Manager (PMO & Governance) to join our client’s team and drive delivery excellence across multiple data and technology projects. If you love orchestrating people, processes, timelines, and technology to achieve meaningful outcomes this is the opportunity for you.

What’s in It for You?

• High‑impact work where you directly influence the success of multiple IT projects
• A collaborative environment where you’ll partner with Product Owners, Architects, Data Engineers, Developers, and cross‑functional business teams
• A structured but flexible culture no overtime, no on‑call, and predictable working hours
• An opportunity to shape governance practices within a growing technical ecosystem
• Hybrid schedule for work‑life balance (3 days onsite, 2 remote)

Your Role & Responsibilities

As the Project Manager (PMO & Governance), you will play a key role in ensuring timelines, deliverables, risks, and governance structures are tightly managed. You will:

• Manage 2–3 concurrent IT projects from a PMO and governance perspective
• Support Product Owners and business leads with milestone planning, KPI tracking, and executive‑ready material for bi‑weekly meetings
• Oversee sprint ceremonies and Agile processes in partnership with Scrum Masters and development teams
• Serve as the primary liaison between business stakeholders and technical teams across TSS portfolios
• Drive clarity and alignment between SOWs, requirements, and project execution
• Coordinate cross‑functional collaboration among Solution Architects, Data Engineers, ML Ops, and App Dev teams
• Identify, track, and mitigate project risks and issues proactively
• Establish escalation paths and manage inter‑team and vendor dependencies
• Maintain visibility into technical design, model development, and deployment workflows
• Ensure all project documentation is thorough, accurate, and up to date
• Lead project meetings and drive timely updates to keep all stakeholders aligned
• Monitor progress, adjust timelines, and safeguard budgets and scope integrity

Skills & Experience You Should Possess

Don’t worry if you don’t check every single box strong candidates are encouraged to apply.

• 5–7 years of hands‑on IT project management experience (not seeking Program Managers or senior‑level PMs)
• Proven success managing SDLC‑based IT projects
• Strong experience with ServiceNow Strategic Portfolio Management (SPM) or similar PM tools
• Excellent stakeholder communication and relationship‑building abilities
• Strong organizational skills with the ability to prioritize across multiple projects
• Proactive problem‑solver with a track record of issue and risk mitigation
• Experience working with Agile teams and sprint‑based delivery models

Bonus Points If You Have

• Data Analytics or Data Science project exposure
• Experience working in technically diverse environments spanning architecture, data engineering, ML engineering, and application development
• Advanced PM certifications (PMP, PMI‑ACP, CSM, etc.)

Education & Certifications You Need

• Bachelor’s degree in a relevant field (Business, IT, Engineering, etc.) preferred
• Project Management certifications are a plus but not required

What We Offer

At Trissential, we take pride in connecting top talent with rewarding opportunities. This role offers you the ability to contribute meaningfully while enjoying stability, benefits, and a highly collaborative team culture.

• Competitive Compensation – $65–$75 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 – Offers paid time away from work
• Hybrid Work Model – Onsite three days per week in Minneapolis or Denver
• Career Development – Training, mentorship, and access to exclusive project opportunities
• Supportive & Collaborative Culture – Work alongside a team committed to transparency, alignment, and delivery excellence

This role is only open to candidates authorized to work in the United States.

Ready to make an impact?

Join Trissential and bring your project leadership expertise to a team that values clarity, structure, communication, and delivery excellence. Apply today!

Salary : $65 - $75