Sr Director, Global Project Management Practice Leader

AspenTech is a global software leader helping industries meet the increasing demand for resources from a rapidly growing population in a profitable and sustainable manner. Our Digital Grid Management software suite, including AspenTech OSI products, helps power and utilities companies achieve superior real-time control, optimization and management for exceptional performance of complex energy networks.

Strategic Leadership

• Develop and implement a global project management strategy and standards aligned with organizational goals.
• Drive continuous improvement and innovation within the project management practice.
• Enhance and maintain the AspenTech Professional Services Project Management governance framework, including project management methodologies, standards, and processes.

Team Management

• Lead and mentor a global team of project managers, fostering a culture of collaboration, accountability, and excellence.
• Provide guidance on project management tools, templates, and techniques to ensure successful delivery across regions and projects.
• Oversee resource and capacity management inputs for Project Management function including utilization and resourcing needs and assignments.
• Recruit, train, and develop project management staff to ensure a high level of competence and effectiveness.

Methodology Development

• Define and refine project management methodologies, ensuring alignment with industry best practices and drive consistency and efficiency in project delivery.
• Establish and communicate standardized processes for project initiation, planning, execution, monitoring, auditing, and closure.

Stakeholder Engagement

• Collaborate with key stakeholders, including executives, project managers, technical staff, finance, and other team members, to ensure alignment of project objectives with organizational goals.
• Cultivate strong relationships with cross-functional teams, promoting effective communication and collaboration.
• Generate regular reports for senior management on project status, risks, audits, and opportunities.

Risk Management

• Identify, assess, and mitigate portfolio risks, ensuring proactive risk management strategies are in place.
• Implement lessons learned framework from completed projects to enhance future outcomes.
• Create a risk-aware and mitigation-driven culture within the organization.

Performance Metrics

• Establish key performance indicators (KPIs) to measure the performance of projects and the overall effectiveness of the project management function.
• Analyze data and metrics to drive data-driven decision-making.

Global Collaboration

• Work seamlessly across different regions, understanding and addressing cultural aspects that influence project management results.
• Foster a cohesive global project management community through knowledge sharing and collaboration platforms.

Regional Accountability

• Direct supervision of project management resources in the US region for OSI Professional Services

• Bachelor's degree in business, Project Management, Engineering, or related field; advanced degree preferred.
• 12+ years of experience in project management required, with a demonstrated track record of successful delivery of increasingly complex programs. Proven experience in global program management leadership roles is strongly preferred.
• Strong understanding of project management principles, methodologies, and tools.
• Excellent leadership and team management skills.
• Exceptional communication, negotiation, and interpersonal skills.
• Demonstrated ability to work collaboratively with diverse stakeholders, in customer-facing roles.
• Strategic mindset with a focus on achieving business objectives.

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