Senior OT/SCADA Project Manager, NERC CIP Expert

Inabia Software & Consulting Inc.; SOUTH PLAINFIELD (NJ); On-site; USD 120,000 - 180,000; Full time

Job summary

Cognizant US is seeking an experienced Project Manager to lead IT/OT projects impacting BES Cyber Assets, with a focus on NERC CIP compliance and cross-domain coordination between IT and OT teams. The role requires deep technical understanding to communicate with operations engineers and auditors.

The contractor will ensure that hardware, software, networks, and commissioning activities align with schedule, budget, and stringent compliance requirements, across Transmission and Distribution SCADA

Qualifications

• 10+ years of experience managing OT/SCADA projects in an electric utility environment.
• Proven track record delivering projects through an active NERC CIP audit cycle.
• Certifications preferred: PMP and CISSP, CISM, or GCIP (GIAC CIP) compliance specialist.

Responsibilities

• Provide oversight of projects from initiation to closeout following IT EPMO Stage Gate processes to achieve CMMI Level 3 compliance.
• Develop and manage project-level organization chart, milestone schedule and plan.
• Translate technical visions for PSEGLI systems into end-to-end architectural designs and roadmaps.
• Support and create solutions for system dependencies identified as part of the effort.
• Collaborate with PSEG LI Supply Chain on RFPs/SOWs for projects and third-party managed/hosted solutions.
• Produce weekly and monthly status reports and steering committee materials.
• Ensure on-time, on-budget delivery of project documentation per PSEG LI EPMO guidelines.

Skills

OT/SCADA project management

NERC CIP compliance

PMP / PMI certifications (preferred)

Job description

Cognizant US is seeking an experienced Project Manager to lead IT/OT projects impacting BES Cyber Assets, with a focus on NERC CIP compliance and cross-domain coordination between IT and OT teams. The role requires deep technical understanding to communicate with operations engineers and auditors.

The contractor will ensure that hardware, software, networks, and commissioning activities align with schedule, budget, and stringent compliance requirements, across Transmission and Distribution SCADA