Senior Operational Technology Project Manager C2C jobs Houston, TX (hybrid)

Senior Operational Technology Project Manager

Location: Houston, TX (hybrid)

visa: Citizen, GC

moi: remote

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Key Responsibilities:

Project Leadership & Execution:

Manage full lifecycle OT projects, from initiation to completion, ensuring alignment with business goals.
Develop detailed project plans, including scope, timelines, budgets, risk assessments, and resource allocation.
Drive IT/OT integration initiatives, ensuring seamless collaboration between enterprise IT and industrial control systems (ICS).
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 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).
8+ 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.