Consulting Manager

Cognizant

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Work type
Hybrid
Location
Bethpage, NY
Salary
$81,450–$129,500 / yr
Posted
4 days ago
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Below market

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About Cognizant

Cognizant is a multinational IT services and consulting company offering digital transformation, technology, and business process services. It serves clients across financial services, healthcare, manufacturing, and other industries worldwide.

Cognizant currently has 330 open roles on FindRole.

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TL;DR · Consulting Manager

The Consulting Manager (Sr. Analyst w/ SCADA exp.) joins the Utilities Consulting Practice to provide end-to-end IT/OT project management and technical delivery services for projects impacting Bulk Electric System Cyber Assets. This role involves leading high-impact infrastructure deployments across Transmission and Distribution SCADA environments while ensuring strict adherence to NERC CIP Standards. Key responsibilities include overseeing projects from initiation to closeout following IT EPMO Stage Gate processes, developing technical visions, managing milestone schedules, and identifying system dependencies. The candidate must navigate the differences between IT and OT systems, prioritizing safety and high availability. Required skills include experience with PMP frameworks, NERC CIP compliance controls, and managing OT/SCADA projects in electric utility environments. Necessary competencies include technical acumen for communicating with system operations engineers, network architects, and compliance auditors.

What you'll do

  • Lead end-to-end IT/OT project management for Bulk Electric System (BES) Cyber Assets.
  • Ensure all project deliverables strictly adhere to NERC CIP Standards.
  • Manage infrastructure deployments across Transmission and Distribution SCADA environments.
  • Develop technical visions, architectural designs, and roadmaps for utility systems.
  • Manage project-level organizational charts, milestone schedules, and risk mitigation plans.
  • Coordinate with the supply chain to release RFPs and SOWs for third-party solutions.
  • Provide weekly and monthly status reporting and oversee steering committee presentations.
  • Ensure on-time delivery of project documentation according to EPMO guidelines.

What we're looking for

  • Minimum 10+ years of experience managing OT/SCADA projects within an electric utility environment.
  • Proven track record of successfully delivering projects through an active NERC CIP audit cycle.
  • Bachelor’s degree required.
  • MBA or master’s degree strongly preferred.
  • PMP (Project Management Professional) certification (preferred).
  • CISSP, CISM, or GCIP (GIAC Certified CIP Compliance Specialist) certification (preferred).
  • Willingness to travel extensively as client needs require.
  • Work Authorization.

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