Senior Project Manager – CMS Implementation
About The Position
Trissential is excited to support our client in delivering a major enterprise initiative: replacing a legacy platform and implementing a modern Content Management System (CMS). If you thrive in fast-paced, matrixed environments and enjoy bridging the worlds of project management and product ownership, this is a high‑visibility opportunity where your leadership will directly shape the future of digital content delivery. In this role, you will drive the successful delivery of a new enterprise CMS platform. You will: Lead end-to-end project delivery for a full CMS replacement Manage scope, timelines, budgets, risks, and stakeholder engagement across multiple business units Serve as the primary liaison between client leadership, technology teams, and vendor partners Oversee vendor performance, deliverables, SLAs, and contract expectations Support Product Owner responsibilities such as backlog refinement, requirement gathering, and sprint prioritization Guide cross-functional teams in matrixed environments to achieve project milestones Communicate frequently and clearly with senior leaders, executives, and technical partners Ensure alignment across business, UX, content, and technical streams
Requirements
- 5–7+ years of senior-level project management experience
- Strong experience managing third-party vendors and implementation partners
- Hands-on experience leading CMS implementation projects (Adobe, Sitecore, or similar)
- Ability to operate in both Project Manager and Product Owner capacities
- Proven success in matrixed organizational environments
- Excellent communication skills with stakeholders at all levels
Nice To Haves
- Experience with enterprise-scale digital transformation initiatives
- Background in UX, content strategy, or digital product delivery
- PMP, CSM, CSPO, or equivalent certifications (nice-to-have, not required)
- Experience in utilities or other regulated industries (not required)
Responsibilities
- Lead end-to-end project delivery for a full CMS replacement
- Manage scope, timelines, budgets, risks, and stakeholder engagement across multiple business units
- Serve as the primary liaison between client leadership, technology teams, and vendor partners
- Oversee vendor performance, deliverables, SLAs, and contract expectations
- Support Product Owner responsibilities such as backlog refinement, requirement gathering, and sprint prioritization
- Guide cross-functional teams in matrixed environments to achieve project milestones
- Communicate frequently and clearly with senior leaders, executives, and technical partners
- Ensure alignment across business, UX, content, and technical streams
Benefits
- Competitive Compensation – You choose the model that works best for you, both with company-sponsored benefits!
- 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
- Flexible Work Model – Fully remote, with optional hybrid flexibility in Denver or Minneapolis
- Career Growth – Access to coaching, mentoring, and professional development
- Impactful Work – Lead a transformative project with enterprise-wide visibility
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Mid Level
Education Level
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