Sr Manager, Project Management

AspenTech•Medina, MN

About The Position

AspenTech is a global software leader helping industries meet increasing resource demands in a profitable and sustainable manner. Its Digital Grid Management software suite helps power and utilities companies achieve real-time control, optimization, and management of complex energy networks. The Senior Manager, Project Management provides strategic leadership for a global portfolio of complex customer delivery programs and leads Project Managers responsible for implementing AspenTech’s Digital Grid Management solutions. The role is accountable for project execution excellence, portfolio financial performance, resource strategy, customer satisfaction, and organizational scalability. As a senior leader in Professional Services, the position partners with executive stakeholders and teams across Product Management, Engineering, Sales, Finance, and Customer Success to drive customer outcomes and business growth. The role also shapes project management methodologies, develops organizational capabilities, and leads continuous improvement initiatives. It requires people leadership, operational excellence, strategic planning, customer engagement, and a proven ability to lead large-scale, complex technology implementations. Travel of up to 20% is required. The position is not eligible for work-authorization sponsorship.

Requirements

Bachelor’s degree in Business, Project Management, Engineering, Computer Science, or a related field.
15 or more years of progressively responsible experience in project management, program management, professional services, or customer delivery leadership.
7 or more years of people leadership experience, including managing Project Managers, Program Managers, and customer-facing delivery organizations.
Demonstrated success leading large-scale enterprise software implementation programs with significant business and operational complexity.
Experience managing portfolios of concurrent projects, strategic customer accounts, and geographically distributed teams.
Strong financial acumen, including portfolio forecasting, revenue management, budgeting, and profitability oversight.
Ability to develop and execute organizational strategies that improve delivery effectiveness and business performance.
Expertise in project governance, risk management, resource planning, and executive stakeholder management.
Strong leadership, communication, negotiation, and influencing skills.
Experience leading global project delivery organizations and managing international teams.
Ability to travel up to 20%.
Legally authorized to work in the United States; the employer will not provide sponsorship for work authorization now or in the future.

Nice To Haves

Engineering degree, preferably in Electrical, Computer, Systems, or a related discipline.
Experience leading organizational transformation, PMO development, and large-scale process-improvement initiatives.
Experience working with executive leadership teams and strategic utility customers.
Experience in the electric utility, energy, industrial technology, or operational technology sectors.
Strong knowledge of Digital Grid Management solutions, including ADMS, EMS, DMS, OMS, DERMS, SCADA, and related utility technologies.
PMP certification or an equivalent project or program management credential.

Responsibilities

Lead, mentor, and develop Project Managers and delivery leaders, building an organization focused on accountability, collaboration, and customer success.
Oversee a portfolio of large, strategic, and complex customer programs to ensure successful execution, financial performance, and achievement of business objectives.
Establish and execute portfolio delivery strategies aligned with organizational goals and business priorities.
Drive project governance, operational excellence, and standardized project management practices.
Partner with senior customer stakeholders and executive leadership to manage strategic relationships, resolve issues, and achieve successful business outcomes.
Provide executive oversight of project financials, including forecasting, revenue recognition, margin performance, resource utilization, and risk management.
Lead resource planning and workforce strategy to support staffing and capacity management across projects and regions.
Guide project managers through program challenges, escalations, contractual issues, and customer negotiations.
Collaborate with cross-functional leaders to improve delivery quality, operational efficiency, scalability, and customer experience.
Lead organizational change and process-improvement initiatives to strengthen project execution and business performance.
Support business development through executive customer discussions, proposals, delivery strategy reviews, and contract negotiations.
Develop succession plans and talent strategies to strengthen leadership capabilities within the project management organization.
Identify market trends, customer needs, and business opportunities to support future growth.
Promote continuous learning, innovation, and operational excellence.