NextEra Energy - Juno Beach, FL
posted 3 months ago
NextEra Energy Resources is seeking a Principal SCADA Project Manager to lead a significant SCADA transformation project aimed at connecting renewable generation and storage sites across the United States and Canada. This role is critical within the Information Technology (IT) Business Unit, where the successful candidate will utilize their expertise in driving projects and lean methodologies to enhance the NEER IT team. The Principal SCADA Project Manager will be responsible for establishing repeatable processes that can be adopted by colleagues and partners, ensuring effective communication and collaboration across various teams, including energy operations, engineering, and business management groups. The candidate will need to possess strong leadership capabilities, particularly the ability to manage through influence, as they will be engaging with stakeholders at all levels to ensure alignment with strategic goals and project objectives. The role requires a deep understanding of energy SCADA systems, including ISOs/RTOs, AGC, ICS, DERMs, OpenADR, and various communication protocols such as MODBUS, DNP3, IEC 61850, and IEEE 2030.5. Additionally, knowledge of IT cybersecurity principles, OT NIST, and NERC CIP security standards is essential, along with familiarity with energy market fundamentals, including power scheduling and real-time markets. The Principal SCADA Project Manager will lead the project from inception to completion, monitoring progress, identifying risks, and implementing mitigation strategies as necessary. They will also drive a culture of continuous improvement by identifying and implementing enhancements to existing processes, methodologies, and tools, while supporting the Corporate Quality Six-Sigma program. This position is pivotal in ensuring that onboarding and transformation steps occur correctly and in the right sequence, ultimately contributing to the decarbonization goals of NextEra Energy by 2045.