Project Manager NERC CIP Security Integration

Contract Length: Approximately 22 23 Months
Location: Kennett Square, PA or Baltimore, MD (Houston, TX considered for exceptional candidates)
Work Setup: Hybrid (2 days/week in office)

Join a leading energy organization supporting the integration of NERC CIP security programs while driving complex projects, regulatory compliance, and enterprise-wide security initiatives across multiple locations.

Responsibilities

• Lead the integration of NERC CIP security and compliance programs.
• Develop project implementation plans, schedules, and security system designs.
• Oversee deployment activities across multiple sites while ensuring project milestones are achieved.
• Conduct site walkdowns and assess physical security infrastructure.
• Review management model documentation and maintain auditable project records.
• Ensure compliance with NERC CIP standards, with a strong emphasis on CIP-6 requirements.
• Coordinate implementation activities involving physical access control and video surveillance systems.
• Collaborate with cross-functional stakeholders to successfully execute security initiatives.

Qualifications

Required Qualifications

• Extensive Project Management experience managing complex, multi-site initiatives.
• Strong knowledge of NERC CIP, particularly CIP-6 compliance requirements.
• Experience with Physical Access Control Systems and Video Surveillance/Security Systems.
• Experience with one or more access control platforms:
  • C"CURE 9000 (preferred)
  • Lenel
  • Client
• Demonstrated success managing regulatory compliance projects and maintaining audit-ready documentation.

Preferred Qualifications

• PMP Certification.
• Utilities or energy industry experience.
• College degree preferred but extensive relevant experience is valued more highly.

Project Details

• Hiring immediately to support implementation planning.
• Major planning and build activities begin in Q4, with full implementation launching in Q1.
• Hybrid schedule with employees selecting their in-office days (2 days/week).
• Approximately 25% travel (about once per month) to sites in Texas, California, and Maine. Typical site visits last 1 2 days, with approximately three visits per site throughout the project. Business travel expenses are reimbursed.

This role will play a critical role in ensuring regulatory compliance, driving security infrastructure integration, and delivering successful project outcomes during this large-scale utility integration initiative.

We look forward to reviewing your application!