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Job Title: Senior Operational Technology (OT) Program Manager (SCADA)
Houston, TX - Hybrid onsite (minimum 3 days per week in office, up to 2 days working remotely).
Project Leadership & Execution:
- Manage the IT lifecycle of OT projects from initiation to completion, ensuring alignment with business goals.
- Drive IT/OT integration initiatives, ensuring seamless collaboration between enterprise IT and industrial control systems (ICS).
- Collaborate: Work closely with industrial automation teams and stakeholders to define project scope, objectives, deliverables, and success criteria for OT digital deliverables.
- Act as the primary contact and coordinator between the Industrial Automation Department and the Digital departments that support Operational Technology.
- This role will track and facilitate IT processes for the Operational Technology on behalf of the Industrial Automation Department.
- Develop Plans: Create project plans, including timelines, budgets, resource allocation, and risk mitigation strategies, tailored to the specific needs of OT environments.
- Manage Execution: Oversee project execution, ensuring tasks are completed on time and within budget, while maintaining quality standards and addressing any roadblocks.
- Integration: Facilitate seamless integration of IT solutions with existing industrial automation systems, minimizing disruptions and maximizing compatibility.
Stakeholder & Cross-Functional Collaboration:
- Act as a liaison between IT, operations, and engineering teams to align OT initiatives with business objectives.
- Coordinate with cybersecurity teams to ensure OT systems adhere to industry security standards (e.g., NIST, ISA/IEC 62443).
- Work with vendors and service providers to deliver high-quality OT solutions while managing contracts and service agreements.
Risk Management & Compliance:
- Identify, assess, and mitigate risks related to OT project execution and cybersecurity threats.
- Ensure compliance with industry regulations (e.g., NERC CIP, FDA, ISO 27001) and internal IT/OT governance policies.
- Implement best practices for change management, system resilience, and disaster recovery in OT environments.
Technical & Business Alignment:
- Oversee the IT responsibilities in the deployment of SCADA, DCS, MES, PLC, and other industrial automation systems.
- Support IT/OT infrastructure initiatives, including edge computing, cloud integration, and IoT deployments.
- Stay up to date with emerging OT trends, technologies, and regulatory changes impacting the organization.
Qualifications & Experience:
- Bachelor s degree in Computer Science, Engineering, Industrial Automation, or a related field (Master s preferred), or 10 years of experience
- 5+ years of project management experience in Operational Technology (OT), IT/OT convergence, or industrial automation.
- Strong experience in leading large-scale OT transformation projects within a corporate IT environment.
- Expertise in project management methodologies (Agile, Waterfall, PMP, PRINCE2).
- Knowledge of ICS, SCADA, MES, IIoT, and cybersecurity frameworks (e.g., NIST, IEC 62443).
- Experience with cloud-based OT solutions (AWS, Azure IoT, Edge Computing).
- Strong understanding of networking, industrial protocols (Modbus, OPC UA, Ethernet/IP), and OT cybersecurity.
- Exceptional communication, stakeholder management, and problem-solving skills.
Helpful Certifications:
- PMP (Project Management Professional)
- Certified Information Systems Security Professional (CISSP)
- Certified SCADA Security Architect (CSSA)
- ISA/IEC 62443 Cybersecurity Expert
- Six Sigma or Lean Manufacturing Certification
Must Have Skill (Top 3):
1.) Project Management create and manage schedules, manage costs/resources
2.) Strong written and verbal communication & interpersonal skills
3.) Familiarity with Industrial Automation, SCADA, Operational Technology, Networking, Cybersecurity
Prior applicable job experience:
1.) PM experience in a field-level software and/or hardware technology rollout to large organizations
2.) Experience in coordinating cross-functional teams in an industrial automation context within a large corporation
3.) Developing and facilitating adoption of standards in the domain of Software, Operational Technology, SCADA, networking, and/or Cybersecurity