Governance Lead, Digital Grid Management (Hybrid)

Aspen Technology, Inc.; Ohio; Hybrid; USD 136,000 - 170,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Hybrid schedule

Medical/dental/vision insurance

Retirement benefits

Paid time off

Job summary

AspenTech has a global hybrid workplace with a 4‑day in‑office and 1‑day remote schedule, based in Medina, Minnesota. The Governance & Portfolio Management role leads governance across the project portfolio, tracks risks and performance, and partners with senior leaders to improve delivery and value realization.

You will develop dashboards, analyze metrics, and drive accountability, while supporting strategic decisions and ensuring alignment with organizational priorities.

Qualifications

• Strong analytical skills to interpret business performance.
• Ability to influence stakeholders without direct authority.
• Excellent communication, facilitation, and presentation skills.
• Proficiency with project management, reporting, and portfolio management tools.
• Experience with governance of high‑complexity, multi‑year programs.

Responsibilities

• Establish, maintain, and continuously improve governance frameworks across the project portfolio.
• Monitor project health, resource utilization, financial performance, risks, and delivery metrics.
• Lead portfolio governance reviews and executive steering committee meetings.
• Provide data‑driven insights to support strategic decision‑making.
• Coach delivery leaders on governance maturity and disciplined management of programs.

Skills

Strong analytical skills

Influence stakeholders

Excellent communication

Facilitation and presentation

Proficiency with PMO tools

Education

Bachelor's degree in Business, Engineering, Project Management, Finance, or a related field

Master's degree (MBA or related field)

Job description

AspenTech has a global hybrid workplace with a 4‑day in‑office and 1‑day remote schedule, based in Medina, Minnesota. The Governance & Portfolio Management role leads governance across the project portfolio, tracks risks and performance, and partners with senior leaders to improve delivery and value realization.

You will develop dashboards, analyze metrics, and drive accountability, while supporting strategic decisions and ensuring alignment with organizational priorities.