Operational Technology and NERC Compliance

ScottMadden•Atlanta, GA

22h

About The Position

ScottMadden is a general management consulting firm with three main practice areas — Energy, Corporate & Shared Services, and Enterprise & Specialized Services. We work with forward-thinking clients across a wide variety of business units and functions. The Manager, Operational Technology (OT) and Digital/AI Enablement provides technical and strategic expertise to ScottMadden clients and internal teams, supporting the modernization of utility operations across generation, transmission, and distribution environments. This role extends beyond traditional NERC compliance to focus on enabling clients across: Cybersecurity & Compliance (NERC/CIP and beyond), Data & Architecture (OT/IT convergence, data governance, integration), AI & Advanced Analytics (use case development, pilots, scaling), Operational Systems & Digital Modernization (EMS/SCADA, EAM, DERMS, etc.), Workforce Enablement & Change Management (future of work, training, adoption), and Integrated Operations & Performance Optimization (cross-functional decision support, outage optimization, fleet-level insights). The Manager helps clients move from compliance-driven programs to digitally enabled, AI-supported operations that improve reliability, safety, and cost performance. Travel, at the discretion of the client, may be necessary.

Requirements

Bachelor’s degree in engineering, computer science, information systems, or a related field (advanced degree a plus)
10+ years of experience in energy or critical infrastructure, with exposure to OT environments
2+ years of consulting experience strongly preferred
Demonstrated experience working at the intersection of operations, technology, and business strategy
Candidates must be legally authorized to work in the United States without the need for sponsorship now or in the future, as ScottMadden does not provide visa sponsorship.

Nice To Haves

Strong industry knowledge across OT environments, utility operations, and digital transformation
Experience in one or more of the following areas: NERC/CIP compliance and regulatory programs, OT cybersecurity and risk management, Utility operational systems (e.g., SCADA, EMS, DMS, EAM), Data architecture, integration, or analytics in OT environments, AI/advanced analytics use cases in industrial or utility settings
Ability to connect technical solutions to business value and operational outcomes
Strong consulting mindset: structured problem solving, client management, and executive communication
Proven ability to manage complex projects and multiple workstreams
Excellent leadership, collaboration, and interpersonal skills

Responsibilities

Provide subject matter expertise across OT, cybersecurity, and digital transformation domains
Lead and support client engagements spanning NERC compliance, OT modernization, and AI-enabled operations
Translate operational challenges into scalable digital and AI-enabled solutions (e.g., outage optimization, predictive maintenance, control room decision support)
Help clients define and implement roadmaps across the six OT/AI pillars
Identify and prioritize high-value use cases for AI and advanced analytics within OT environments
Support integration of OT systems with enterprise data platforms and cloud environments where appropriate
Maintain deep expertise in NERC - CIP / O&P and related regulatory frameworks while helping clients modernize compliance programs
Advise on risk-based approaches that integrate cybersecurity, reliability, and operational performance
Support new opportunities across OT, digital, and AI domains
Develop proposals and thought leadership aligned to client needs and market trends
Support client relationship development and account growth
Contribute to development of methodologies, tools, and accelerators (e.g., compliance automation tools, OT maturity models, AI prototypes)
Support development of reusable assets aligned to OT/AI enablement COE
Mentor junior staff and contribute to knowledge sharing across the firm