IT Technology Senior Manager, SCADA Leader

Requisition ID:  90855 

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Position Specific Description

Lead the strategic management of NextEra's SCADA platform while ensuring NERC CIP compliance and driving initiatives to unlock additional value through market specific commercial programs and continued operational excellence.

This position establishes strategy, develops business plans, and oversees and manages the design, development and implementation of SCADA technology solutions for NextEra's 50 GW renewable portfolio across 7 ISOs. This role provides leadership and oversight to manage performance and results of mission-critical systems that facilitate $2 billion in annual portfolio revenue. Individuals will be accountable for the reliability, performance, security, and continuity of NEER SCADA systems and supported renewable energy operations.

Job Duties & Responsibilities

• Provides leadership, influence, vision, and direction to SCADA operations teams to contribute to achieving renewable energy performance goals
• Works with IT and Operations leaders to develop SCADA strategy in alignment with renewable energy business objectives and ISO market requirements
• Oversees NEER SCADA value stream by focusing on cost optimization and risk mitigation of technology portfolio supporting wind, solar, and BESS assets
• Supports and fosters innovative SCADA technologies to deliver new capabilities that enable renewable energy optimization and grid reliability
• Ensures high levels of ongoing SCADA system performance across distributed renewable generation facilities in production environments
• Attracts, develops and retains a high-performing and diverse SCADA operations team
• Establishes and drives SCADA technology roadmaps that align with current and future renewable portfolio expansion and BESS program growth
• Manages third party SCADA vendor relationships and outsourcing partnerships to deliver project and operational support objectives 
• Ensures SCADA processes are conducted in line with applicable NERC CIP compliance requirements, ISO standards, and company cybersecurity policies
• Oversees implementation and maintenance of NERC CIP controls for critical cyber assets, including access management, security monitoring, and incident response procedures
• Coordinates with cybersecurity and compliance teams to maintain continuous NERC CIP certification and audit readiness across all SCADA systems
• Performs other job-related duties as assigned

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience: 10+ years leading SCADA systems or renewable energy operations 
• Supervisor/Management Experience: 8+ years
• Experience with utility-scale renewable energy operations and ISO market structures 
• Proven track record managing large-scale operational systems with significant revenue impact 
• Strong communication skills to collaborate effectively with diverse teams and clearly articulate technical information to various stakeholders. 
• Knowledge of NERC CIP compliance requirements and cybersecurity frameworks preferred

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Employee Group:  Exempt
Employee Type:  Full Time
Job Category:  Information Technology
Organization:  NextEra Energy Resources, LLC 
Relocation Provided:  Yes, if applicable

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