NERC/CIP Compliance Project Mgr

Job Number: 1115

External Description: Requisition ID: 66837

Job Function/Category: NERC/CIP

Employment Type: Exempt Full Time

This is an exciting time to be joining PSEG. Our commitments, which include safety, integrity, customer focus, and diversity & inclusion, are the fabric of our culture and help drive the success of our business. We are fortunate to have an outstanding workforce of diverse and highly skilled talent who move us forward in our operational excellence journey. PSEG has more than 12,000 employees who are dedicated to the communities we serve and embody our vision: People providing Safe, Reliable, Economic and Greener Energy.

Job Responsibilities

The NERC Compliance Project Manager will have oversight responsibilities in 2 primary areas of focus as follows:

Project Management - Responsible for overseeing and managing one or more complex projects related to NERC compliance for both Critical Infrastructure Protection (CIP) and/or Non-CIP Operations Standards. Develops and executes project schedules, project tasks, and maintains working relationships within PSEG Services Corporation implementing organizations and all the lines of business. Oversees and manages projects related to new and revised NERC Reliability Standards applicable to Bulk Electric Systems. Applies project management methodologies and techniques to report project status and quality metrics to management. Allocates tasks and resources to meet project schedules.

Compliance Program Guidance and Oversight - Responsible for meeting critical NERC/CIP reporting deadlines and assisting the Manager of NERC/CIP Compliance with reviews of submittals to NERC and Regional Organizations ensuring data is comprehensive, complete and submitted on schedule to meet critical turnaround times and all regulatory requirements. The NERC Compliance Project Manager evaluates the business impact of new and revised NERC standards, and provides guidance and oversight for the implementation of these new and revised standards to the lines-of-business NERC compliance efforts. Ability to keep current on FERC, NERC, NPCC, NYSRC activities and to communicate these to management in a clear, concise and timely manner in order to ensure compliance.

Non-compliance with NERC standards potentially exposes the Company to significant monetary penalties.

Job Specific Qualifications

Required Competencies:
•Bachelor's degree, preferably in Computer Science, Engineering, or a related technical discipline, and a minimum of six years of related experience as a project team member, at least one year in a leadership position and experience with computer systems administration OR Without a degree, ten or more years of utility experience, a minimum of six years as a project team member, at least one year in a leadership position and experience with computer systems administration.
•Solid project management skills, with the ability to:
oManage projects from conception to successful implementation, and
oMultitask and manage multiple projects in a cross-functional environment.
•Strong analytical, communication, teamwork and interpersonal skills with the ability to foster working relationships with the team and client departments.
•Experience managing and directing Compliance related projects.
•Experience in change management and requirements management; process re-engineering.
•Expert knowledge of MS Project, Visio, Adobe Pro, MS Office.
•Must have demonstrated attention to detail skill sets, be results oriented and be able to work concurrently with multiple deadlines and deliverables.
•Must have excellent written and oral communication skills (e.g. preparation of legal or regulatory reports)
•Knowledge of Federal regulations with regard to electric reliability standards, regional reliability councils and related industry organizations, NERC reliability standards, or similar experience with monitoring and reporting on regulatory mandated processes required.
•Strong negotiation and influencing skill sets.

Desired Qualifications:
•Advanced degree, preferably Masters of Business Administration, MS in Computer Science or Information Systems.
•Familiar with NERC-CIP requirements, technical network and systems knowledge, and understanding of security vulnerabilities.
•Experience managing complex infrastructure projects/ implementations.
•Project Management Certification (PMP) or other industry certifications, e.g. Certified Information Systems Security Professional (CISSP) or Certified Information Systems Auditor (CISA).

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Certain positions at the Company may require you to have access to Part 810-Controlled Information. Under the law, the Company is limited in who it can share this information with and in certain circumstances it is necessary to obtain specific authorization before the Company can share this information. Accordingly, if the position does require access to this information, you must complete a 10 CFR Part 810 Export Control Compliance Nationality Request Form, a copy of which will be provided to you by Talent Acquisition if an offer is made. If there is a need for specific authorization, due to the time it takes to obtain authorization from the government, we will likely not be able to further proceed with an offer.

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Job Number: 66837

Community / Marketing Title: NERC/CIP Compliance Project Mgr

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