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Position Title: OT Security Program Manager

Location: Downtown Houston, Tx

Pay Rate: $90/hr (+benefits )

Assignment Length: 2-year W2 Contract

Industry: Waste Disposal

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Job Summary

We are seeking a skilled Program Manager to oversee and drive the execution of its Operational Technology (OT) Cybersecurity Program. This individual will lead a multidisciplinary team in managing the planning, implementation, and optimization of cybersecurity controls across our OT environments. The role requires a proactive, detail-oriented leader with expertise in OT network security, governance, and project management.

The Program Manager (PM) will manage programs to ensure that implementation and prescribed activities are carried out in accordance with specified objectives. They will plan and develop methods and procedures for implementing programs, direct and coordinate program activities, and exercise control over personnel responsible for specific functions or phases of the programs. The primary goals of the 3-year program include network segmentation, design, deployment and onboarding of a Secure Remote Access solution and an Operational Technology discovery and monitoring solution. The PM will also be responsible for supporting all change management and communication necessary to succeed against the program goals.

The Program will be staffed by a large consulting firm contracted to fulfill execution and delivery as well as managed services for the long-term administration of the security and network operations for the OT environments.

Key Responsibilities

Program Management

• Work alongside consultant PMO to manage execution and delivery of all program goals, activities and tasks.
• Design and manage a program execution plan to ensure successful implementation and alignment with defined objectives.
• Plan and develop methods and procedures to support effective program execution.
• Direct and coordinate program activities and oversee personnel responsible for specific program functions or phases.
• Define and implement a program management framework tailored to OT cybersecurity initiatives.
• Develop deployment plans for OT security implementations across sites of varying sizes (Large, Medium, Small, Micro).
• Support risk-based assessments and feasibility analyses to create detailed implementation roadmaps.
• Track program progress, financials, manage schedules, and ensure adherence to timelines and deliverables.
• Develop and maintain documentation to drive regular updates to senior leadership and stakeholders through detailed reporting and communication channels.
• Ensure all deliverables meet agreed-upon requirements and facilitate program closeout with comprehensive documentation and lessons learned.

Governance and Policy Development Administration

• Ensure the drafting and implementation of OT cybersecurity policies and standards are completed with alignment to industry best practices and business objectives.
• Drive the development of change management processes for OT security tools and practices to ensure smooth adoption and integration.

Technical Implementation

• Oversee the design and deployment of network segmentation, asset visibility/monitoring solutions, and secure remote access platforms.
• Coordinate with consultant and service integrator teams for hardware deployment, firewall configuration, and network optimization.
• Oversee the development and manage acceptance testing procedures to validate configurations and integration effectiveness.

Training and Awareness

Coordinate the :

• design and deliver role-specific OT cybersecurity training and awareness programs for employees and third-party partners
• development of training materials and integrate them into learning management system (LMS)
• interactive workshops and hands-on sessions to build competency in using deployed OT security tools

Operations and Support

• Work with contractor PM to transition projects from implementation to a business-as-usual (BAU) support phase, including hypercare and knowledge transfer.
• Oversee the collaboration of the new SOC and NOC teams to ensure seamless transition to security management and monitoring of OT assets
• Drive the development and updates to operational workflows, standard operating procedures (SOPs), and runbooks.

Documentation and Reporting

• Oversee the development of comprehensive documentation, including network diagrams, test plans, and operational procedures.
• Update policies and procedures biannually or as needed to reflect changes in the OT environment.

Work Environment

• Ability to manage tasks in a hybrid or remote work environment.
• Office facilities as required for on-site assessments, deployments, and team coordination.

Required Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in cybersecurity, computer science, engineering, networking or a related field.
• 8+ years of experience in technology program or project management especially within large corporate networks and/or OT or industrial control systems environments.
• Experience with cybersecurity and networking concepts (e.g., NIST CSF, ISO 27001), and tools (e.g., SIEM, firewalls, asset discovery platforms).
• Demonstrated experience managing complex, multi-site deployment projects.
• Exceptional organizational, communication, and leadership skills.

Preferred Qualifications

• Strong understanding of OT network architecture and IEC 62443
• Master's degree or certifications such as PMP, CISSP, CISM, or equivalent.
• Experience in utilities, waste management, or other industrial sectors.
• Familiarity with secure remote access solutions, change management processes, and incident response protocols.

Must Have

• Accomplished Program/Project Management
• Analysis Cost
• An Expert practitioner of Communications and change management
• Operational Technology (OT) Security Program Development

Nice to Have

• Bachelor’s Degree > Bachelor of Science > Bachelor of Science Networking Information Technology
• Certified PMP professional

Notes from the Hiring Manager

The role requires a proactive, detail-oriented leader with expertise in OT network security, governance, and program management.

Experience as a program manager :

• This is NOT a standard Project manager—they need someone who can run multiple projects & programs in parallel.
• High level of experience and exposure to OT and IT knowledge

More specifically:

• Networking IT Knowledge
• This individual must have GREAT communication skills--must understand all technical aspects thoroughly and be able to speak to all stakeholders from different parts of the organization as the SME.
• This individual will face a tech heavy exercise managing many different programs at once, but we are looking for the perfect Techno-functional split!!
• This person will interact with third party vendors, different programs and must understand subject matter, the ideal person is someone to come in and manage the chaos—there are ALOT of unknowns in this project.
• Looking for a self-starter, who likes a challenge, and needs little guidance and will tackle what they deem necessary without much instruction.
• 8-15 years of experience minimum.

Anyone with less than 8 years will be rejected.

Big volume of activity for the first 18 months.

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