NERC CIP Project Manager
23 days ago
Newark
Job Description Location: Central NJ (Onsite 3 days per week – locations include Newark and other client sites) Summary We are seeking an experienced NERC CIP Project Manager to support large IT projects. This role focuses on preparing and overseeing a NERC CIP audit, tracking CIP evidence responses, and ensuring audit readiness. The ideal candidate will have strong leadership skills, experience managing security projects, and prior audit experience. Key Responsibilities • Direct project team personnel, manage cost and schedule, and serve as customer interface, • Track CIP evidence responses and ensure audit readiness, • Manage technical scope, cost, and schedule of assigned tasks, • Lead project teams including executives, SMEs, controllers, and schedulers, • Coordinate with cross-functional stakeholders to define scope, objectives, and deliverables, • Create project management plans, execute governance reviews, and ensure compliance with PMO standards, • Manage project budget, track actuals vs. plan, and provide monthly forecasts, • Deliver high-quality written and verbal communications including status reports and dashboards, • Bachelor’s degree in Business, IT, Computer Science, or related field (or equivalent experience), • 8+ years of experience as an IT Project Manager, • 3+ years managing security projects, • Previous experience with NERC CIP projects and audits, • Strong communication skills with senior/executive management, • Proficiency in Microsoft Project, Primavera P6, Smartsheet, or similar tools, • Ability to work independently and collaboratively in a team environment, • PMP or equivalent certification