Technical Program Manager

Overview

This is a US-based remote position. It will start as a 9 month engagement and could extend up to 18 months.

Join a leading organization at the forefront of industrial control systems and operational technology cybersecurity, where innovation meets critical infrastructure protection. Partnering with Aquent, we are seeking a visionary and driven individual to step into a pivotal role, driving global initiatives that safeguard essential operations. This is an unparalleled opportunity to make a tangible impact, shaping the future of secure industrial environments and coordinating complex, multi-year projects that span across continents. Your expertise will directly contribute to enhancing resilience and efficiency, working with a distributed team to solve some of the most challenging technical and strategic problems in the field.

This role offers a unique chance to bridge the gap between cutting-edge engineering and robust cybersecurity, working on high-impact initiatives that protect critical operational technology networks. You will be instrumental in coordinating complex projects, developing streamlined workflows, and ensuring accountability across diverse teams. This position provides exposure to both industrial controls and advanced OT cybersecurity practices, allowing you to drive significant improvements in a global context.

Key Responsibilities:

• Serve as a critical interface, managing technical and business aspects from project initiation through successful delivery.
• Drive program and project schedules, provide leadership-level status reporting, and ensure seamless cross-functional coordination.
• Develop and review functional specifications to guide critical implementation decisions.
• Provide technical and analytical insights to support strategic planning and decision-making.
• Organize and lead cross-functional activities, ensuring projects are completed on time and within budget.
• Act as a vendor liaison, tracking and supporting site-level implementation of global industrial control systems initiatives.
• Support the deployment of industrial control systems inventory management and hardware password automation solutions.
• Ensure rigorous alignment with global operational technology cybersecurity standards and best practices.

Must-Have Qualifications:

• 5-7 years of proven experience in program or project management within industrial or critical environments.
• Strong understanding of Industrial Control Systems (ICS), including PLCs, SCADA, DCS, and HMI technologies.
• Familiarity with Operational Technology (OT) cybersecurity principles, frameworks (e.g., NIST, IEC 62443), and risk mitigation strategies.
• Demonstrated experience in project scheduling, leadership-level reporting, and technical documentation.
• Ability to interpret and develop functional specifications and technical documentation.
• Excellent communication and stakeholder management skills, capable of engaging both technical and non-technical audiences.
• Experience operating on distributed, international teams, managing communication and collaboration across time zones and work styles.

Nice-to-Have Qualifications:

• PMP (Project Management Professional) certification.
• Background in engineering, cybersecurity, or industrial automation.
• Experience working with global teams and vendors in a matrixed environment.
• Certifications such as CISSP, GICSP, or equivalent

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