Global Project Delivery Lead – Digital Grid

Aspen Technology, Inc.

Medina (MN)

On-site

USD 143,000 - 179,000

Full time

10 days ago

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Job summary

AspenTech, a global software leader in Digital Grid Management, is seeking a Senior Manager, Project Management to provide strategic leadership for a global portfolio of complex customer delivery programs. You will lead a team of Project Managers responsible for implementing AspenTech’s Digital Grid Management solutions and partner with executive stakeholders to drive outcomes and growth.

You will shape project management methodologies, develop organizational capabilities, and drive continuous

Qualifications

Bachelor's degree in Business, Project Management, Engineering, Computer Science, or a related field.
15+ years of progressively responsible experience in project management, program management, professional services, or customer delivery leadership.
7+ 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 consisting of multiple concurrent projects, strategic customer accounts, and geographically distributed teams.
Strong financial acumen, including portfolio forecasting, revenue management, budgeting, and profitability oversight.
Proven 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.
Engineering degree, preferably Electrical, Computer, Systems, or related discipline.
Experience leading organizational transformation, PMO development, and large-scale process improvement initiatives.
Experience working with executive leadership teams and strategic utility customers.
Ability to travel up to 20%.

Responsibilities

Lead, mentor, and develop a team of Project Managers and delivery leaders, building a high-performing organization focused on accountability, collaboration, and customer success.
Oversee a portfolio of large, strategic, and highly complex customer programs, ensuring 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 standardization of project management practices across the organization.
Partner with senior customer stakeholders and executive leadership to manage strategic relationships, drive issue resolution, and ensure 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 activities to ensure effective staffing and capacity management across multiple projects and regions.
Guide project managers through complex program challenges, escalations, contractual issues, and customer negotiations.
Collaborate with cross-functional leaders to improve delivery quality, operational efficiency, scalability, and customer experience.
Drive organizational change and process improvement initiatives that enhance project execution and business performance.
Support business development activities, including 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 emerging market trends, customer needs, and business opportunities to support future growth initiatives.
Champion a culture of continuous learning, innovation, and operational excellence.