Sr. Principal Project Manager

About the role

AspenTech, is a fast-paced, growing, high technology company, with a location in Medina, Minnesota. As a world leader in the Operations Technology (OT) field, AspenTech's DGM develops and supplies state-of-the-art energy management, optimization, and control software solutions to energy utility companies worldwide. The Digital Grid Management (DGM) organization is looking for a Sr Principal Project Manager to join the Professional Services team. As a Sr Principal Project Manager, you will lead complex operational technology projects within the Utility Industry. The Sr Principal Project Manager will be responsible for project execution, project profitability and customer satisfaction of some of our largest and most complex customer projects. You will partner closely with customers as a trusted advisor, helping them navigate tradeoffs, reduce risk, and drive real business value. Your deep understanding of project management methodologies, utility infrastructure or technology, exceptional leadership skills, and the ability to collaborate effectively across diverse teams and regions will drive your success in this role.

Responsibilities

• Partner with customer leadership as a trusted advisor, shaping strategic decision-making and navigating tradeoffs across scope, schedule, cost, and risk.
• Lead end ‑ to ‑ end project planning and reporting, proactively managing risk and framing key decisions through the lens of impact and prioritization.
• Develop and/or oversee the development of project plans and schedules.
• Manage the contract change process as needed.
• Coordinate project implementation plans.
• Ensure that projects are properly tested , approved and documented.
• Set the strategy for projects based on the business unit's priorities.
• Lead and coach assigned project team members.
• Manage and determine budget, timelines, priorities, and resources for the project.
• Identify and mitigate risks across the project lifecycle through proactive planning and by implementing an effective escalation processes .
• Stay current on industry trends, standards, and emerging technologies relevant to utility operations.
• Foster a culture of continuous improvement, innovation, and accountability.

Requirements

• Bachelor's degree, preferably in Business, Finance/Accounting, Electrical/Computer Engineering or related technical field.
• 15+ years of progressive experience in project, program or business management .
• Proven experience leading large-scale, complex projects and managing executive level customer relationships.
• Experience working in global professional services or product delivery/implementation teams required .
• Experience with PERT/CPM and Microsoft Project.
• International project management and understanding of international cultures and business transactions preferred.
• Electrical utility industry and/or automation/SCADA project experience preferred.
• Ability to travel up to 20%.
• This role is a valuable part of our Digital Grid Management team at AspenTech. Learn more about the team here: Together We Build the Utility of the Future | Digital Grid Management | AspenTech
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The driving force behind our success has always been the people of AspenTech. What drives us, is our aspiration, our desire and ambition to keep pushing the envelope, overcoming any hurdle, challenging the status quo to continually find a better way. You will experience these qualities of passion, pride and aspiration in many ways - from a rich set of career development programs to support of community service projects to social events that foster fun and relationship building across our global community.

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