Smart grid management systems typically take 12-18 months to implement for a comprehensive solution including SCADA integration with substations and field devices (4-6 months), real-time monitoring and control (3-4 months), outage management system integration (3-4 months), and predictive analytics development (2-3 months). Pilot projects with 50-100 devices can launch in 8-10 months. Implementation time varies based on utility size, legacy system integration complexity, and NERC CIP security requirements.