Manager, Professional Services Projects

Aspen Technology•Medina, MN

12d•$117,500 - $146,900

About The Position

AspenTech is a global software leader whose Digital Grid Management software suite helps power and utilities companies control, optimize, and manage complex energy networks. The Manager, Project Management leads a team of Project Managers responsible for executing customer projects across the Digital Grid Management portfolio. The role combines people leadership, project governance, operational excellence, and customer engagement to deliver projects safely, on time, within budget, and with strong customer satisfaction. The manager provides direction to project teams, establishes project management best practices, promotes consistency in delivery, and supports Project Managers’ professional development. The role collaborates with Services, Engineering, Sales, Finance, Customer Success, customers, and executive stakeholders to achieve business objectives and customer outcomes.

Requirements

Bachelor’s degree in business, Finance, Engineering, Computer Science, or a related field.
At least 10 years of project management, program management, or professional services experience.
At least 3 years of people leadership experience managing project managers, technical teams, or customer-facing delivery organizations.
Demonstrated experience managing complex, highly technical customer projects and project portfolios.
Strong understanding of project management methodologies, including scheduling, risk management, budgeting, and resource planning.
Experience with Microsoft Project and project planning methodologies such as PERT and CPM.
Excellent leadership, communication, stakeholder management, and problem-solving skills.
Ability to manage multiple priorities in a fast-paced, customer-focused environment.
Ability to travel up to 10%.
Must be legally authorized to work in the United States; sponsorship is not provided.

Nice To Haves

Experience managing project delivery teams within software, utility, energy, industrial technology, or automation industries.
Electrical utility industry experience, including ADMS, EMS, DMS, OMS, SCADA, or grid modernization projects.
International project management experience and understanding of global business practices and cultural considerations.
Engineering degree, preferably in Electrical, Computer, Systems, or a related discipline.
PMP certification or equivalent project management credential.
Experience leading organizational transformation, process improvement, and operational excellence initiatives.

Responsibilities

Monitor project execution, identify risks proactively, resolve escalations, and maintain alignment with customer and business expectations.
Oversee a portfolio of customer projects, ensuring successful execution, financial control, and customer satisfaction.
Ensure project plans, schedules, budgets, and resource allocations are developed, maintained, and effectively managed.
Oversee contract and scope change management processes.
Drive project financial performance, including revenue forecasting, margin management, cost controls, and resource utilization.
Collaborate with customers and executive stakeholders to build strong relationships and support successful project outcomes.
Partner with leadership to define project delivery strategies, resource planning, and operational priorities.
Work with cross-functional teams to improve delivery efficiency, quality, and customer experience.
Lead, coach, mentor, and develop a team of Project Managers, fostering a high-performance, customer-focused culture.
Support talent development through performance management, succession planning, hiring, and career growth initiatives.
Promote continuous improvement and support organizational growth and scalability.