Project Manager - Modernization Implementation

Trissential is partnering with a public-sector client to bring on a Project Manager - Modernization Implementation to drive enterprise-wide operational transformation initiatives. This role involves leading large-scale modernization initiatives, coordinating with various stakeholders, and ensuring the successful adoption of new systems and processes.

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

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)
• 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