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# Modernization Implementation Lead

- **Company:** EXPLEO LLC
- **Location:** Saint Paul, MN, United States (Remote available)
- **Experience:** Expert
- **Salary:** $139,000.0 - $149,000.0
- **Contract:** Permanent contract
- **Skills:** Microsoft Excel, Data Analysis, Information Systems, Pivot Tables, Enterprise Software Applications, People Soft
- **Published:** May 21, 2026
- **Apply:** https://www.indeed.com/viewjob?jk=3ef169a8129e6101

## About the Role

Do you have experience in Workshop facilitation?, Do you have a Bachelor's degree?, * 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

Bonus Points If You Have

 * 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

Education & Certifications You Need

 * Bachelor's degree in Business, Information Systems, Public Administration, or a related field (or equivalent experience)
 * Project or change management certifications (PMP, Prosci, SAFe, or similar) are a plus

## Description

Are you a seasoned implementation leader who thrives in complex, large-scale environments? Trissential is partnering with a public-sector client to bring on a Modernization Implementation Lead to drive enterprise-wide operational transformation initiatives. This is a high-impact role where your leadership, change management expertise, and ERP experience will directly influence how a major transportation organization operates statewide.

If you enjoy aligning people, processes, and technology-and want the flexibility of a fully remote role-this opportunity was built for you.

What's in It for You?

 * Strategic Impact - Lead modernization initiatives that span central offices and regional operations
 * Executive Visibility - Partner directly with leadership, operational business units, and IT stakeholders
 * Change Leadership - Shape adoption, readiness, and alignment across a complex organization
 * Enterprise Systems Exposure - Work deeply with workforce, payroll, and ERP systems such as PeopleSoft (SEMA4)
 * Remote Flexibility - Contribute at a high level without sacrificing work-life balance

Your Role & 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


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