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Robert Half is searching for Sr. SCADA Project manager to support a natural gas company based in Portland. This role involves managing all aspects of system replacement projects, including planning, execution, and team coordination. As part of a long-term contract position, you will collaborate with cross-functional teams to ensure seamless integration and successful project delivery.
Job Responsibility:
Develop and manage the end‑to‑end project plan for SCADA system replacement, including scope, schedule, budget, risk, and quality targets
Lead project governance activities in alignment with PMO standards, including status reporting, risk and issue management, and stakeholder communication
Coordinate requirements gathering and ensure both current-state and future-state operational needs are captured to enable successful migration and cutover
Oversee all activities related to transitioning from the legacy SCADA system, including data migration, point‑to‑point verification, interface mapping, and operational continuity planning
Develop and manage a detailed cutover strategy, including phased migration, fallback planning, parallel operations (as needed), and post‑cutover validation
Manage vendor selection, contracting, and performance, ensuring alignment with cutover milestones, integration requirements, and acceptance criteria
Partner with Engineering, IT, OT, cybersecurity, and field operations to guide system design, network architecture, and regulatory compliance
Direct integration activities such as PLC/RTU upgrades, historian migration, alarm strategy rationalization, and system interoperability testing
Lead system testing cycles including FAT, SAT, end‑to‑end testing, redundancy failover validation, and user acceptance testing
Work with Operations and field teams to develop and execute commissioning plans, operational readiness activities, and training on the new SCADA environment
Drive organizational change management and communication efforts to support a smooth transition from the legacy system
Manage cutover execution, monitor stability during the transition period, and ensure timely resolution of issues
Oversee the handoff to steady-state support, including documentation, warranty tracking, and transition to maintenance teams
Requirements:
Bachelor’s degree in Engineering, Computer Science, Operations Technology, Information Systems, or a related field (or equivalent experience)
5+ years of project management experience in industrial automation, utilities, energy, manufacturing, or infrastructure environments
Proven experience managing SCADA, DCS, or other industrial control system replacement or modernization projects
Demonstrated expertise in system migration, cutover planning, and operational continuity management
Strong understanding of ICS/OT systems, networking, cybersecurity standards, and high‑availability system design
Excellent vendor and contract management skills
Strong communication, leadership, and stakeholder engagement strengths
PMP, Agile, or equivalent project management certification preferred
What we offer:
medical, vision, dental, and life and disability insurance