Project Governance Manager Jobs in Minnesota (NOW HIRING)

Location: Hybrid (Roseville, MN with approximately 1 day per week onsite at Minneapolis, MN)

Employment Type: Full-Time

Are you a strategic Program Manager who thrives in complex enterprise environments? Trissential is hiring a Program Manager to join our client's team and play a critical role in driving portfolio governance, program oversight, risk management, and executive-level reporting. If you enjoy bringing structure to ambiguity, influencing stakeholders, and ensuring large-scale initiatives stay aligned and on track, this could be the next exciting step in your career.

What's in It for You?

• Work on high-visibility enterprise programs that directly impact organizational success
• Partner with executive leadership and key stakeholders across multiple business units
• Help shape governance frameworks, reporting standards, and portfolio management best practices
• Gain exposure to strategic initiatives spanning multiple concurrent programs
• Join a collaborative environment where your insights and leadership will influence decision-making
• Enjoy a hybrid work model with a blend of onsite collaboration and flexibility

Your Role & Responsibilities

• Lead portfolio governance activities across multiple enterprise programs and strategic initiatives
• Facilitate governance forums, steering committees, and executive review sessions
• Develop and maintain executive-level reporting, dashboards, and program health metrics
• Identify, track, and manage risks, assumptions, issues, and dependencies (RAID) across programs
• Drive cross-functional alignment and ensure program interdependencies are effectively managed
• Analyze program performance data and present actionable insights to leadership teams
• Establish and improve governance processes that increase transparency and accountability
• Partner with business and technology stakeholders to ensure successful program delivery
• Create structure, processes, and reporting mechanisms within evolving and ambiguous environments
• Monitor key performance indicators (KPIs) and provide recommendations for continuous improvement

Skills & Experience You Should Possess

• Experience in portfolio governance, enterprise PMO, or large-scale program management environments
• Strong expertise in cross-program RAID management, risk mitigation, and dependency tracking
• Experience facilitating executive governance meetings and presenting to senior leadership audiences
• Proven ability to create, track, and analyze KPIs, metrics, and program performance indicators
• Proficiency with Jira, SharePoint, and Microsoft Office Suite
• Excellent analytical, communication, stakeholder management, and influencing skills
• Strong organizational abilities with experience managing multiple priorities simultaneously
• Ability to navigate ambiguity and implement scalable program governance frameworks
• Experience supporting multiple concurrent enterprise initiatives and strategic programs

Bonus Points If You Have

• Experience as a Portfolio Governance Manager
• Experience as a PMO Lead overseeing enterprise-wide programs
• Experience serving as a Risk & Dependency Lead within complex organizations
• Strategic PMO leadership experience supporting large transformation initiatives
• Background working within highly regulated or matrixed enterprise environments

Education & Certifications You Need

• Relevant professional experience is prioritized over formal education
• No specific degree requirement for consideration
• No certification requirements; however, PMP, PgMP, PMI-ACP, or similar credentials are considered beneficial

What We Offer

At Trissential, we value collaboration, innovation, and professional growth. By joining our client's team, you'll contribute to meaningful enterprise initiatives while working alongside talented professionals in a supportive environment.

• Competitive Compensation - $53-$63. 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 - Extensive Medical Plans, Dental, Vision, HSA with company contribution, company sponsored Life Insurance and Short / Long term disability insurance, a host of voluntary plans including legal, hospital, accident, pet wellness, and 401k with matching
• Paid Holidays and Paid Time Off
• Strong Team Culture - Collaborate with experienced professionals who value precision, performance, and teamwork

This role is only open to candidates who are currently authorized to work in the United States

Ready to be part of something exciting?

If you're passionate about enterprise program governance, stakeholder engagement, and driving successful outcomes across complex initiatives, we'd love to hear from you. Apply today and take the next step in your Program Management career with Trissential