Project Manager, NERC Compliance

Search Partner Group

Lewisville, TX

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SALARY

SKILLS

Analysis Skills, Background Investigation, Calendar Management, Computer Science, Document Management, Documentation, Economics, Electrical Utility, ISO (International Organization for Standardization), Internal Audit, Leadership, Legal, Maintain Compliance, Mathematics, Metrics, Microsoft Excel, Microsoft PowerPoint, Microsoft Product Family, Microsoft SharePoint, Monitor Regulations, Operations Planning, Power Engineering, Power Plant, Project/Program Management, Registered Training Organisation (RTO), Risk Management, Source Code/Configuration Management (SCM), System Operations, Trend Analysis, Willing to Travel

LOCATION

Lewisville, TX

POSTED

30+ days ago

Project Manager, NERC Compliance
Locations: Texas City, TX or Lewisville, TX
Salary Range: $95,000 $160,000 (Depending on Experience)

A leading Texas electric transmission and distribution utility is seeking an experienced Project Manager, NERC Compliance to lead and own compliance activities related to NERC Reliability Standards and ERCOT requirements. This role is intended for professionals with direct, hands?on NERC compliance responsibility in a utility or system operations environment.

Position Summary
The Project Manager, NERC Compliance is responsible for primary ownership of assigned NERC Operations & Planning (O&P) standards, ensuring audit readiness, continuous compliance, and effective mitigation of compliance risks. This position serves as a Subject Matter Expert (SME) during NERC, Texas RE, and ERCOT audits, spot checks, investigations, and RFIs.

Essential Responsibilities

Serve as the department lead for assigned NERC O&P Reliability Standards
Act as primary SME for compliance interpretation, implementation, and enforcement readiness
Lead preparation for and execution of NERC, Texas RE, and ERCOT audits, including:
- Interpreting RSAWs
- Developing and validating audit evidence
- Drafting and coordinating audit responses
Develop, revise, and maintain NERC compliance procedures, controls, and documentation
Identify, analyze, and document potential non?compliance, including self?reports and mitigation plans
Track, analyze, and report compliance metrics, risks, and trends to leadership
Coordinate with internal audit, legal, operations, and enterprise compliance teams
Maintain compliance calendars, tickler systems, and document version control
Monitor regulatory developments and advise management on compliance impacts
Represent the organization in compliance outreach and industry forums, as assigned

Minimum Required Qualifications (Applicants Must Meet All)

Bachelors degree in Engineering, Power Systems, Computer Science, Mathematics, Economics, or a related technical discipline
57+ years of direct NERC compliance experience within an:
- Electric utility
- ISO/RTO (ERCOT experience strongly preferred)
- Utility system operations or compliance organization
Hands?on ownership of NERC Operations & Planning (O&P) standards (not advisory or support?only roles)
Direct experience supporting NERC and/or Texas RE audits, including RSAWs
Working knowledge of ERCOT protocols and operating environment
Ability to obtain and maintain access to Critical Cyber Assets (CCAs) under CIP requirements

Strongly Preferred (Not Required, but Highly Differentiating)

Prior experience as a System Operator or Power Plant Operator
NERC Operator Certification (current or prior)
Experience serving as the primary audit contact, not secondary support
Experience with CMEP enforcement, self?certifications, and mitigation activities
Direct interaction with ERCOT, Texas RE, or NERC staff
Experience developing or improving enterprise?level compliance programs

Skills & Tools

Expert?level understanding of NERC Reliability Standards (O&P focus)
Strong analytical, root?cause analysis, and documentation skills
Advanced proficiency with Microsoft 365 (Excel, SharePoint, Teams, PowerPoint)
Experience with compliance documentation or evidence management systems

Compliance & Background Requirements

Position is covered by NERC CIP cybersecurity standards
Successful completion of identity verification, criminal background check, and periodic re?screening required
Annual cybersecurity training required

Work Environment

Office?based role
Some in?state and occasional out?of?state travel may be required

Important Note
This role is intended for candidates with direct utility?based NERC compliance ownership experience. Applicants without hands?on responsibility for NERC O&P standards and audit execution are unlikely to be a fit.

Project Manager, NERC Compliance

Search Partner Group

Lewisville, TX

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