Project Controller​/Coordinator

Overview

Location: Hybrid / Primarily Remote (Minneapolis, MN or Denver, CO preferred for periodic collaboration)
Employment Type: Full-Time

Are you a highly organized project professional with a background in Software Asset Management, procurement, and operational coordination? Trissential is hiring a Project Controller/Coordinator to join our client's team in a high-visibility role supporting a Software Asset Management (SAM) organization through budgeting initiatives, purchasing processes, team restructuring efforts, and project execution. If you enjoy bringing structure to complex workflows, coordinating cross-functional efforts, and helping teams operate more efficiently, this opportunity could be a great fit for you.

What's in It for You?

• High-Impact Work – Play a key role in supporting Software Asset Management initiatives, purchasing operations, and strategic team restructuring efforts
• Career Growth – Expand your expertise across project coordination, vendor management, procurement, and software asset lifecycle management
• Cross-Functional Exposure – Partner with stakeholders across finance, procurement, asset management, and technology teams
• Flexibility – Enjoy a primarily remote work environment with opportunities for in-person collaboration when practical
• Collaborative Environment – Join a supportive team that values organization, communication, accountability, and continuous improvement
• Meaningful Projects – Contribute directly to operational excellence, reporting, process improvements, and enterprise software management initiatives

• Coordinate budgeting-related activities and administrative processes supporting the Software Asset Management team
• Assist with software procurement documentation, purchase validations, purchase requests, and purchase order (PO) workflows
• Track project milestones, deliverables, timelines, risks, and status updates across multiple initiatives
• Support implementation activities associated with the first phase of an organizational team restructure
• Prepare and maintain project plans, dashboards, presentations, and status reports for leadership and stakeholders
• Facilitate communication between internal teams, vendors, procurement partners, and project stakeholders
• Monitor workflow progress and identify opportunities to improve coordination and operational efficiency
• Support contract and software asset management processes utilizing Service Now and related enterprise systems
• Assist with vendor coordination, sourcing activities, and purchasing lifecycle documentation
• Maintain accurate project records and ensure compliance with established procurement and governance standards

• Approximately 5-7 years of relevant experience in project coordination, project analysis, Software Asset Management, procurement, sourcing, vendor management, or related business support roles
• Hands-on experience supporting Software Asset Management programs and software purchasing activities
• Experience working with Service Now, specifically SAM Pro and Contracts modules
• Knowledge of procurement processes, purchase requests, purchasing life cycles, and PO management
• Experience supporting project plans, status reporting, stakeholder communications, and project coordination activities
• Proficiency with Microsoft 365 tools including Excel, Word, PowerPoint, and Microsoft Project
• Experience using SAP and Jira in a business or project environment
• Excellent organizational, communication, documentation, and prioritization skills
• Ability to manage multiple work streams while maintaining accuracy and attention to detail

• Utility industry experience
• Experience supporting enterprise technology or IT asset management teams
• Process improvement or operational excellence experience
• Exposure to software licensing, compliance tracking, or contract administration
• Experience working within large, matrixed organizations

• Bachelor's degree in Business Administration, Information Technology, Project Management, Supply Chain, Finance, or a related field preferred
• Equivalent combination of professional experience and education…