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Principal SCADA / IT Project Manager

NextEra Energy Resources
Beach, FL Full Time
POSTED ON 4/7/2025
AVAILABLE BEFORE 5/7/2025
Requisition ID: 85142

NextEra Energy Resources is the world's largest producer of renewable energy from wind and solar, and a global leader in battery storage. We offer energy solutions that drive economic growth, protect the environment, support communities, and help customers meet their energy needs. Ready to make a lasting impact and create a cleaner future? Join our innovative, world-class team today!

Position Specific Description

The Information Technology (IT) Business Unit is seeking a Principal SCADA Project Manager who is highly skilled in driving projects and lean methodologies to contribute to NEER IT team. In this role, the Principal SCADA Project Manager will be responsible for leading a large SCADA transformation project, connecting renewable generation and storage sites throughout the United States and Canada. Strong leadership capabilities with the ability to manage through influence are key to success in this role. The candidate needs to establish repeatable processes that can be followed by colleagues and partners. This position requires working with various teams throughout the organization including energy operations, engineering, and business management groups to communicate effectively on changes that will result from the complex SCADA system replacement initiative. Lastly, the candidate should have deep expertise in energy SCADA, ISOs/RTOs, AGC, ICS, DERMs, OpenADR, DERs, ICCP, VPP, FERC 841 & 2222, communication protocols including MODBUS, DNP3, IEC 61850, IEEE 2030.5, networking, IT cybersecurity principles, OT NIST and NERC CIP security standards, and energy market fundamentals including power scheduling, day-ahead and real-time markets.



  • Leads cross-functional SCADA transformation project through to completion.
  • Collaborates with business stakeholders and IT leadership to ensure project alignment strategic goals are met on time and on budget.
  • Create robust processes and SCADA/IT controls so onboarding and transformation steps occur correctly and in the right sequence.
  • Monitors project progress, identifying risks and issues, and implementing mitigation strategies as needed.
  • Engages with stakeholders at all levels levels to ensure effective communication, collaboration, and buy-in for improvement initiatives.
  • Drives a culture of continuous improvement by identifying and implementing enhancements to existing processes, methodologies, and tools.
  • Monitors end-to-end business processes data for opportunities to improve throughout the transformation project.
  • Supports Corporate Quality Six-Sigma program.

Preferred Qualifications

  • 15 years of experience
  • Project Management certifications in one or more areas - PMP, CSM, CSPO, PSM, CSP, PMI-ACP, SAFe SPC, or ITIL.
  • Deeper working experience in technology/software development, with a focus on Agile methodologies such as Scrum, Kanban, or Lean.
  • Experience with large scale SCADA systems from vendors such as GE, ABB/Hitachi, Aspentech
  • NERC-CIP Certifications and Accreditations such as GIAC GCIP, CISSP, CISM, CSSA,
  • Expertise in ISOs/RTOs, AGC, ICS, DERMs, OpenADR, DERs, ICCP, VPP, FERC 841 & 2222, communication protocols including MODBUS, DNP3, IEC 61850, IEEE 2030.5, networking, cybersecurity principles, and energy market fundamentals including power scheduling, day-ahead and real-time markets.

Job Overview

This position plans, executes, and finalizes projects, according to schedule and within budget. Employees in this role acquire resources and coordinate the efforts of team members including third-party contractors or consultants in order to deliver projects according to plan. Individuals define project objectives and oversee quality control throughout the project life cycle.

Job Duties & Responsibilities

  • Plans and directs the installation of Information Technology projects which typically involve and impact multiple business areas
  • Provides formalized, continuing work direction and leadership to assigned team(s) to ensure timely and effective project execution
  • Participates in employee development, coaching, and ongoing performance management
  • Applies knowledge and experience in own discipline while continuing to acquire and develop higher-level knowledge and skills
  • Builds knowledge of the organization, processes, and customers
  • Solves a range of straightforward problems
  • Analyzes possible solutions using standard procedure
  • Performs other job-related duties as assigned

Required Qualifications

  • High School Grad / GED
  • Bachelor's or Equivalent Experience
  • Experience: 6 years

Preferred Qualifications

  • Project Management Professional (PMP)

NextEra Energy offers a wide range of benefits to support our employees and their eligible family members. Click here to learn more.

Employee Group: Exempt

Employee Type: Full Time

Job Category: Information Technology

Organization: NextEra Energy Resources, LLC

Relocation Provided: Yes, if applicable

NextEra Energy is an Equal Opportunity Employer. Qualified applicants are considered for employment without regard to race, color, age, national origin, religion, marital status, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, genetics, disability, protected veteran status or any other basis prohibited by law. We are committed to a diverse and inclusive workplace.

NextEra Energy and provides reasonable accommodation in its application and selection process for qualified individuals, including accommodations related to compliance with conditional job offer requirements, consistent with federal, state, and local laws. Supporting medical or religious documentation will be required where applicable and permitted by applicable law. To request a reasonable accommodation, please send an e-mail to recruiting-coordinator.sharedmailbox@nexteraenergy.com , providing your name, telephone number and the best time for us to reach you. Alternatively, you may call 1-844-694-4748. Please do not use this line to inquire about your application status.

NextEra Energy will not discharge or in any other manner discriminate against employees or applicants because they have inquired about, discussed, or disclosed their own pay or the pay of another employee or applicant. However, employees who have access to the compensation information of other employees or applicants as a part of their essential job functions cannot disclose the pay of other employees or applicants to individuals who do not otherwise have access to compensation information, unless the disclosure is (a) in response to a formal complaint or charge, (b) in furtherance of an investigation, proceeding, hearing, or action, including an investigation conducted by the employer, or (c) consistent with the contractor’s legal duty to furnish information.

NextEra Energy does not accept any unsolicited resumes or referrals from any third-party recruiting firms or agencies. Please see our policy for more information.

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