Head of Project Management

Position : Project Manager (OT/ICS Cybersecurity & Operations)
Location : San Diego, CA (Onsite)
Contract Position
Role Summary:
Lead and manage Operational Technology (OT) initiatives including cybersecurity assessments, vulnerability management, OT infrastructure projects, SCADA/DCS modernization, compliance programs, and plant/site technology deployments. Act as the primary liaison between business stakeholders, plant operations, engineering teams, cybersecurity teams, vendors, and project delivery teams.
Key Responsibilities:

Manage end-to-end OT programs, projects, and assessments across multiple facilities.
Lead OT cybersecurity initiatives including vulnerability assessments, risk remediation, network segmentation, and security improvement programs.
Coordinate OT stakeholders including Operations, Engineering, SCADA, Network, Cybersecurity, and third-party vendors.
Develop project plans, schedules, budgets, risk registers, and status reports.
Oversee OT asset inventory, architecture reviews, and technology refresh initiatives.
Ensure compliance with NIST 800-82, IEC 62443, NERC CIP (where applicable), and industry cybersecurity standards.
Manage site assessments, plant walkdowns, workshops, and executive reporting.
Drive remediation activities and track cybersecurity findings to closure.
Support procurement, vendor management, and contract administration for OT-related projects.
Provide executive-level communication, reporting, and governance.
Required Skills

OT/ICS/SCADA/DCS environments
Project & Program Management
OT Cybersecurity & Risk Management
Network Segmentation & Industrial Networking
Vendor and Stakeholder Management
Budgeting, Scheduling, and Resource Planning
Executive Reporting & Governance