Project Manager – EMS Upgrade Program

Trissential; Denver (CO); Hybrid; USD 75,000 - 133,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive Salary

Comprehensive Benefits

Paid Time Off

On-site or Hybrid Flexibility

Career Development

Job summary

A consulting firm is seeking a Project Manager to lead a technology upgrade project in Denver or Minneapolis. This role involves managing multiple workstreams and ensuring project delivery. Candidates should have extensive project management experience and proficiency in Microsoft Project. The position offers a competitive salary and comprehensive benefits, supporting both on-site and hybrid work models.

Qualifications

• 5+ years of project management experience in complex, multi-year system implementations.
• Demonstrated experience managing diverse work styles and following software lifecycle tasks.

Responsibilities

• Manage and integrate project plans across 15 workstreams.
• Maintain a consolidated workplan and manage inter-workstream dependencies.
• Collect and consolidate weekly status reports from workstream leads.

Skills

Project management experience

Proficiency in Microsoft Project

Excellent communication skills

Ability to manage diverse work styles

Experience in visual representation of project data

Education

No formal degree or certification required

PMP or similar certification

Tools

Microsoft Project

Excel

SharePoint

Job description

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.

What’s in It for You?

• High-Impact Work – Lead a strategic upgrade of GE’s PowerOn Reliance SCADA system, directly supporting operational reliability
• Visibility & Ownership – Work across 15 workstreams 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

Your Role & Responsibilities

• Manage and integrate project plans across 15 workstreams 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

Skills & Experience You Should Possess

• 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

Bonus Points If You Have

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

Education & Certifications You Need

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

What We Offer

• 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!