Part-Time Senior Project Manager

Overview

Trissential is a trusted partner for end-to-end quality services and management consulting. As a part of our parent company Expleo, we have a footprint in 30+ countries. Our Mission is to have a positive impact on every person who interacts with Trissential. Clients love us because we are service focused. Employees love us because they are valued and cared for.

Trissential is seeking a Part-Time Senior Project Manager to join our client's team in a primarily remote role, with occasional onsite work in the Twin Cities, as needed. The ideal candidate is an experienced project manager with a strong background in implementing enterprise-wide systems. They possess excellent business acumen, relationship-building skills, and the ability to quickly earn trust with stakeholders and project teams. Efficient and process-oriented, they manage multiple tasks and priorities effectively. Proven experience in managing large-scale projects, developing governance structures, and strong financial management skills are essential. Exceptional communication skills, analytical and strategic thinking, and proficiency in MS Project and MS Office are required. The candidate thrives under pressure, remains open to feedback, and continuously learns. This role is open only to candidates authorized to work and reside in the US.

Responsibilities

Primary Responsibilities

• Understand the project drivers and expected business outcomes

• Define and manage project scope, goals, and deliverables to achieve business outcomes while meeting deadlines, budgets, scope, and quality standards

• Develop comprehensive project management plans in collaboration with key stakeholders, including the vendor, to achieve business outcomes. Plans should include schedule, scope, budget, quality, risk, and resources

• Develop and facilitate a project governance structure

• Lead and motivate project team members, fostering a collaborative and productive team environment

• Facilitate effective communication and collaboration among team members and stakeholders

• Perform stakeholder management

• Facilitate the day-to-day aspects of project schedule, budget, scope, and quality

• Direct the activities of project resources

• Coordinate end-user training with the vendor

• Oversee vendor activities and escalate issues as applicable

• Log and follow through on project-related risks, action items, issues, and decisions

• Identify and manage project risks and issues, implementing corrective actions

• Perform risk management and escalate issues and risks as needed

• Provide complete transparency to project performance

• Control scope to achieve value within the approved time and cost; recommend timely corrective actions

• Ensure compliance with company policies

• Develop an implementation strategy

• Develop a transition plan

• Monitor progress and report status, including budget tracking

• Provide feedback for continuous improvement

• Perform other duties as assigned

Primary Deliverables

• Develop comprehensive Project Management Plans, including:

• Scope statement

• Work Breakdown Structure (WBS)

• Project schedule

• Budget

• Resource/Staffing plan

• Implementation strategy

• Establish and facilitate a governance structure

• Create and maintain a Stakeholder Engagement Plan

• Track and report the project's operational budget

• Maintain a RAID register (Risks, Action Items, Issues, Decisions)

• Coordinate end-user training with the vendor

• Develop and oversee a Vendor Management Plan

• Establish and maintain a Communication Plan

• Ensure quality management throughout the project lifecycle

• Develop a transition plan for post-implementation

• Provide regular status reports, including hours burndown

Qualifications

Required

• Bachelor's degree in Business Administration, Finance, Computer Science, or related field (or an Associate's degree plus an additional 5 years of experience)

• 5+ years of experience as a project manager for enterprise-wide systems, preferably within work and asset management capabilities

• Proven experience in creating and facilitating governance structures

• Strong leadership skills and experience managing large, diverse teams

• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills

Desired

• Experience managing projects in state, county, or city governments or the non-profit sector

• Experience as a project manager in implementing project management systems

• PMP certification from PMI or other project management certification

Essential skills

• Strong business acumen

• Excellent elicitation and relationship-building skills

• Practical and efficient process-oriented approach

• Ability to quickly earn trust and credibility with stakeholders and project teams through transparent actions

• Skilled in delivering difficult news in a constructive manner

• Effective communication skills at all organizational levels

• Strong influencing and leadership abilities

• Analytical, strategic, and creative thinking

• Solid general management skills

• Proficient in analyzing problems, evaluating options, and implementing solutions

• Effective in prioritizing tasks, planning workload, and meeting deadlines

• Ability to perform well under pressure, even during organizational changes

• Open to feedback and willing to learn

• Strong leadership and team management abilities

• Excellent organizational and multitasking skills

• Proficient in project management software and tools (e.g., MS Project)

• Exceptional communication and interpersonal skills

• Ability to analyze data and make informed decisions

• Strong problem-solving skills and attention to detail

• Ability to work under pressure and meet tight deadlines

• Proficient in using MS Office suite and collaboration tools

Experience

• Proven experience in managing large-scale projects

• Demonstrated ability to deliver projects successfully under tight deadlines

• Ability to work in a fast-paced environment and manage multiple projects simultaneously

• Experience in leading diverse teams and managing multiple stakeholders

• Experience in stakeholder management and providing complete transparency to project performance

• Familiarity with industry standards and regulatory requirements

• Experience in risk management and mitigation strategies

Benefits

Trissential offers competitive compensation package for part time roles. The hourly pay range for this role is $75 to $85 based on candidate's qualifications and experience. This role is estimated to be 20 hours per week for approximately 12 months.