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Senior SCADA Project Manager

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Robert Half

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United States , Portland

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Job Description:

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
  • eligible to enroll in our company 401(k) plan

Additional Information:

Job Posted:
March 01, 2026

Employment Type:
Fulltime
Work Type:
Hybrid work
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