Full-Time

Principal Professional Services Project Manager

Posted on 5/9/2026

AspenTech

AspenTech

1,001-5,000 employees

Asset optimization software for process industries

Compensation Overview

$104.4k - $130.5k/yr

+ Bonus + Variable Incentive Pay

Wayzata, MN, USA

In Person

Category
Business & Strategy (1)
Requirements
  • Bachelor's degree, preferably in Business, Finance/Accounting, Electrical/Computer Engineering or related technical field
  • Minimum of 8 years of relevant work experience in project management
  • Ability to travel up to 10%
  • Experience dealing with highly technical and complex projects
  • Experience with PERT/CPM and Microsoft Project
  • International project management and solid understanding of international cultures and business transactions
  • Electrical utility industry and/or automation/SCADA project experience
  • Engineering Degree and experience with electrical utilities
Responsibilities
  • 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

AspenTech provides industrial software that optimizes asset design, operations, and maintenance across the full lifecycle for capital-intensive process industries. Its offerings help customers improve efficiency, reduce costs, and boost operational performance by analyzing industrial data, modeling assets and processes, and applying optimization and lifecycle maintenance strategies. The software suite targets chemicals, energy, and engineering & construction, distinguishing itself with a specialized focus on asset optimization for these sectors rather than broad, general-purpose tools. The goal is to help clients maximize asset performance and reduce total operating costs through integrated design, operation, and maintenance solutions.

Company Size

1,001-5,000

Company Stage

IPO

Headquarters

Bedford, Texas

Founded

1981

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Simplify's Take

What believers are saying

  • Emerson's $17B acquisition March 2025 unlocks cross-selling synergies across 3,700 global employees.
  • AVA AI platform positions AspenTech as foundation for enterprise-wide industrial automation adoption.
  • Open Grid Systems acquisition enhances grid management and European energy regulatory compliance capabilities.

What critics are saying

  • Emerson ownership erodes AspenTech brand identity; R&D diverted to AVA over niche optimization.
  • AVEVA and Hexagon PPM capture 15-20% market share through superior cloud scalability pricing.
  • Legacy on-premise software integration failures with AVA cause 20-30% customer churn by Q3 2026.

What makes AspenTech unique

  • Hybrid models combine first-principles simulation, AI, and 40 years domain expertise uniquely.
  • Embedded AI in Aspen Plus and HYSYS simulators accelerates model deployment without expertise.
  • End-to-end oil-gas supply chain solutions from reservoir to production via 2022 acquisitions.

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Jan 27th, 2025
Emerson Buys Rest of AspenTech at $17 Billion Valuation

Emerson Electric Co. agreed to buy the rest of Aspen Technology that it doesn’t already own in a deal that values the industrial-software company at a fully diluted market value of $17 billion.

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Jan 27th, 2025
Emerson to Acquire AspenTech for $7.2B

Emerson has agreed to acquire the remaining shares of AspenTech that it does not already own for $265 per share, in a deal valued at $7.2 billion. Emerson currently holds approximately 57% of AspenTech's shares. Once the transaction is completed, AspenTech will become a wholly owned subsidiary of Emerson. The acquisition is expected to be finalized in the first half of 2025.

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Jan 27th, 2025
Emerson acquires Aspentech for $7.2B

Emerson Electric has agreed to acquire the remaining shares of Aspen Technology for $7.2 billion, enhancing its shift towards industrial technology. This deal values AspenTech at an operating value of $16.8 billion, with a share price of $265, a 10.4% premium over a previous offer. The acquisition, expected to close in June, will make AspenTech a full subsidiary of Emerson. The purchase will be financed through cash and debt, with Goldman Sachs and CenterView Partners advising Emerson.