SCADA/OT Program Lead — Electric Utility PM

Inabia Software & Consulting Inc.; SOUTH PLAINFIELD (NJ); On-site; USD 120,000 - 150,000; Full time

Job summary

Cognizant US is seeking a Project Manager (SCADA/OT) in South Plainfield, NJ for full-time engagement. You will lead end-to-end IT/OT project management across BES cyber assets with emphasis on safety, high availability and compliance.

The role requires translating engineering and compliance requirements into end-to-end architectures and roadmaps, ensuring on-time, on-budget delivery while maintaining strict CIP controls. Strong communication with engineers and auditors is essential.

Qualifications

• Minimum 10+ years managing OT/SCADA projects in electric utility environments.
• Proven track record delivering projects through active NERC CIP audit cycles.
• Certifications preferred: PMP, CISSP, CISM, or GCIP.

Responsibilities

• Provide end-to-end IT/OT project management from initiation to closeout.
• Ensure delivery on schedule and budget with zero residual compliance risk.
• Coordinate with system operations engineers, network architects and auditors; manage risks, issues and dependencies.

Skills

OT/SCADA PM

NERC CIP compliance

Job description

Cognizant US is seeking a Project Manager (SCADA/OT) in South Plainfield, NJ for full-time engagement. You will lead end-to-end IT/OT project management across BES cyber assets with emphasis on safety, high availability and compliance.

The role requires translating engineering and compliance requirements into end-to-end architectures and roadmaps, ensuring on-time, on-budget delivery while maintaining strict CIP controls. Strong communication with engineers and auditors is essential.