Cognizant

Senior IT/OT Project Manager / IT/OT Technical Project Manager

Cognizant$111K — $130K *
Energy & Utilities
8 - 10 years of experience
Job Overview by Ladders

Qualifications

  • 10+ years managing OT/SCADA projects in an electric utility setting.
  • Proven success in navigating NERC CIP compliance controls during project delivery.
  • Strong understanding of IT and OT systems, prioritizing safety and availability.
  • Hands-on project management skills utilizing PMP frameworks.
  • Relevant certifications preferred: PMP, CISSP, CISM, or GCIP.

Responsibilities

  • Lead high-impact IT/OT infrastructure deployments across SCADA environments.
  • Oversee projects from initiation to closeout, ensuring adherence to CMMI Level 3 compliance.
  • Develop and manage project-level organizational charts and milestone schedules.
  • Assist in defining the technical vision and creating end-to-end architectural designs.
  • Coordinate the release of RFPs/SOWs with Supply Chain for project execution.
  • Manage and report project risks, issues, and dependencies with mitigation strategies.
  • Ensure timely delivery and quality of project documentation according to EPMO guidelines.

Benefits

  • Medical, Dental, Vision, and Life Insurance.
  • Generous Paid Holidays and Paid Time Off.
  • 401(k) plan with employer contributions.
  • Long-term and Short-term Disability coverage.
  • Paid Parental Leave for new parents.
  • Employee Stock Purchase Plan options.
Full Job Description
High level summary The Employee will lead high-impact IT/OT infrastructure deployments across Transmission and Distribution SCADA environments. The ideal candidate will blend rigorous project management frameworks (PMP) with hands-on experience navigating NERC CIP compliance controls. Rather than acting as a traditional IT project coordinator, the Contractor must possess the technical acumen to converse with system operations engineers, network architects, and compliance auditors alike. They will be directly accountable for ensuring that every hardware deployment, software upgrade, network modification, and commissioning activity is delivered on schedule, on budget, and with zero residual compliance risk. The Contractor must demonstrate a deep understanding of the fundamental differences between IT and OT systems-specifically prioritizing safety, high availability, and deterministic system behavior in the OT space-while simultaneously enforcing enterprise-grade security controls. 3 Provide oversight of the projects from initiation to closeout following IT EPMO Stage Gate process to achieve CMMI Level 3 compliance 3 Develop and manage project-level Org Chart, milestone schedule and plan 3 Assist in developing technical vision for the PSEGLI systems, translating targeted solutions into end-to-end architectural designs and road maps 3 Support and create solutions for system dependencies identified as part of the effort 3 Work with PSEG LI Supply Chain in releasing RFPs/SOWs for executing some of the projects and 3rd party managed/hosted solutions 3 Weekly & Monthly Status Reporting 3 Oversee and review the development of the steering committee presentations 3 Ensure quality/on-time-delivery of project documentation as per PSEG LI EPMO guidelines including coordinating/submitting Stage Gate Scorecard 3 Identify and manage program/project level risks, issues, assumptions and dependencies with mitigation plans 3 Complete all required training within two weeks of receipt of training notification 3 Experience: Minimum 10+ years managing OT/SCADA projects within an electric utility environment. 3 Compliance: Proven track record of successfully delivering projects through an active NERC CIP audit cycle. 3 Certifications (Preferred): PMP (Project Management Professional) and CISSP, CISM, or GCIP (GIAC Certified CIP Compliance Specialist).

Salary and Other Compensation:

The annual salary for this position is between $111K - $130 K depending on the experience and other qualifications of the successful candidate.

This position is also eligible for Cognizant's discretionary annual incentive program and stock awards, based on performance and subject to the terms of Cognizant's applicable plans.

Benefits: Cognizant offers the following benefits for this position, subject to applicable eligibility requirements:
3 Medical/Dental/Vision/Life Insurance
3 Paid holidays plus Paid Time Off
3 401(k) plan and contributions
3 Long-term/Short-term Disability
3 Paid Parental Leave
3 Employee Stock Purchase Plan

Disclaimer: The salary, other compensation, and benefits information is accurate as of the date of this posting. Cognizant reserves the right to modify this information at any time, subject to applicable law.

Application accepted till 9/25/2026

About Cognizant

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Net Income
$1.3 billion
Founded
1994
5 Year Trend
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