Project Manager – EMS Upgrade Program

Overview

Location: Hybrid (Minneapolis, MN or Denver, CO) |
Employment Type: Full-Time Consultant

Are you a seasoned Project Manager ready to lead a high-impact, multi-year technology upgrade? Trissential is hiring a Project Manager to join our client’s team and drive the successful delivery of a major EMS (Energy Management System) upgrade. This is a rare opportunity to work on a mission-critical SCADA transformation that supports 13 control centers and over 300 end users across three regional data centers.

• High-Impact Work – Lead a strategic upgrade of GE’s Power On Reliance SCADA system, directly supporting operational reliability
• Visibility & Ownership – Work across 15 work streams with executive-level visibility and influence
• Cutting-Edge Tech – Be part of a real-time Operational Technology environment in the energy sector
• Collaborative Culture – Join a team that values transparency, communication, and cross-functional alignment
• Career Growth – Gain exposure to large-scale system implementations and resource planning at enterprise level

• Manage and integrate project plans across 15 work streams using Microsoft Project
• Maintain a consolidated workplan and manage inter- and intra-workstream dependencies
• Collect and consolidate weekly status reports from workstream leads
• Facilitate and track formal deliverable approvals and contractual milestones
• Maintain resource capacity planning, including actuals vs forecast tracking
• Manage SharePoint calendars and project org charts for resource availability
• Support the Program Manager with project-level reporting and stakeholder engagement

• 5+ years of project management experience, ideally in complex, multi-year system implementations
• Strong proficiency in Microsoft Project, Excel, and SharePoint (Lists/Calendars)
• Excellent communication skills – both written and verbal
• Ability to manage diverse work styles and follow software lifecycle and compliance tasks
• Experience visually representing project data for broad stakeholder consumption

• Experience in the utility or energy industry
• Familiarity with real-time Operational Technology in a 24x7 environment
• Exposure to systems such as GE Power On Reliance, Schneider Electric, ABB, OSI/Aspen Tech, or Aviva
• Hands-on experience with waterfall project methodologies
• Agile experience (acceptable but not primary focus)

• No formal degree or certification required if skills are demonstrated
• PMP or similar certification is a plus but not mandatory

• Competitive Salary– You choose the model that works best for you, both with company sponsored benefits! Up to $133,000 annually or $75 per hour, based on skills and experience
• 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 – Both compensation models offer paid time away from work
• On-site or Hybrid Flexibility – Work from Minneapolis, MN or Denver, CO with potential hybrid options
• Career Development – Access to training, certifications, and leadership opportunities
• Supportive Team Culture – Work with a team that values continuous learning and growth

Only candidates authorized to work in the United States will be considered for this role.

Ready to lead a transformation that powers the future? Apply today and take the next step in your career as a Project Manager with Trissential!