Southern Company

Project Manager, Process Efficiency – Power Delivery Project Support (Atlanta or Birmingham)

LocationAtlanta, GA
Job Typefull_time

About This Job

Project Manager, Process Efficiency – Power Delivery Project Support SCS Technical Shared Services, Project Services WORK LOCATION, SCHEDULE & TRAVEL

This position is flexible to be located in either Atlanta, GA (Forest Park office) or Birmingham, AL (The Energy Center)
Some relocation assistance may be available if the successful candidates does not already live within a reasonable commute distance.
This position will require a moderate amount of travel (approximately 25%), primarily between Atlanta and Birmingham.

Job Summary

The primary role of this new position will be to lead initiatives to achieve organizational consistency in process and efficiency in scoping, conceptual design, and cost estimating. The successful candidate will play a crucial role in creating, standardizing, and documenting efficient processes across multiple engineering disciplines, developing and overseeing the onboarding and technical training program for both employees and contract vendors, and creating, tracking, and reporting organizational and project metrics. This position requires strong leadership, organizational, and communication skills to ensure successful implementation of initiatives and continuous improvement.

Education JOB QUALIFICATIONS

A bachelor’s degree in Business Administration, Project Management, Engineering or Engineering Technology is preferred
Project Management Professional or other relevant Project Management Certification is preferred


Experience

Prior experience as a Project Manager is required
Prior experience in transmission design and project cost estimating is strongly preferred
Prior experience in developing and overseeing training programs is preferred
Prior experience leading people, teams, projects, and initiatives in a technical organization is preferred.
Prior experience presenting information to audiences of diverse experience and seniority levels is preferred


Knowledge, Skills & Abilities

Proven ability to successfully implement and lead safe work behaviors in the workplace.
Proven ability to build consensus and achieve results through the effective use of persuasive communication and formal presentation skills.
Time management and organizational skills to manage multiple projects with various priorities and competing deadlines.
Strong technical writing and editing skills with the ability to produce formal documentation for organizational processes and guidelines.
Strategic thinking and analytical skills, as well as planning and problem-solving skills
A working knowledge of the Transmission Phase Gated process and general knowledge of transmission design and project cost estimating processes with the ability to facilitate standardization.
Demonstrated proficiency with Microsoft Office products and Project Management software applications as well as a working knowledge of various computer applications (STOMP, TEAMS, PowerBI, Enterprise Foundations and other accounting systems, Power Plant, Maximo, etc.).

Major Job Responsibilities

The primary role of this new position will be to lead initiatives to achieve organizational consistency in process and efficiency in scoping, conceptual design, and cost estimating. The successful candidate will play a crucial role in creating, standardizing, and documenting efficient processes across multiple engineering disciplines, developing and overseeing the onboarding and technical training program for both employees and contract vendors, and creating, tracking, and reporting organizational and project metrics. This position requires strong leadership, organizational, and communication skills to ensure successful implementation of initiatives and continuous improvement.

Specific Responsibilities Include

Develop and implement standardized business processes across the organization to ensure consistency and efficiency.
Create comprehensive documentation for all processes, ensuring they are easily accessible and understandable for all team members.
Design and oversee a robust employee and contract vendor onboarding and training program to educate team members on standardized processes and best practices.
Continuously evaluate and improve processes to enhance efficiency and effectiveness across multiple disciplines.
Work closely with various departments, including Engineering, Project Management, and Business Operations to ensure seamless integration and alignment of processes.
Manage initiatives from initiation to completion, ensuring they are delivered on time, within scope, and within budget.
Maintain clear and effective communication with stakeholder organizations providing regular updates on project status and progress.
Lead efforts to create a data-centric, data-driven Project Support organization – define metrics, data needs, business process changes and reporting requirements. Engage other organizations to develop the tools needed to support this effort.
Facilitate efforts to continuously improve our Estimating Tools, i.e., Develop a parametric database, Labor and Material updates to the TEAMS Library, TEAMS application enhancements.
Provide work direction and oversight for supplemental staff as needed.
Participate in, support, and lead as appropriate, Southern Company Transmission activities and initiatives.


Behavioral Attributes

Exemplifies “Our Values” behaviors of Safety First, Intentional Inclusion, Act with Integrity, and Superior Performance
Takes personal responsibility, demonstrates initiative, and is self-motivated
Focuses on positive interactions and timely customer service
Willing to accept challenging assignments
Effective, team-oriented interpersonal and leadership skills


Benefits

Competitive Pay
Excellent benefits packages which includes:
Medical and dental coverage
Defined Pension/Cash Balance Benefit Plan
Performance-sharing plan
401(k) plan with a generous company match
Bonus opportunities
Tuition Reimbursement
Please submit an updated resume with your application_

Southern Company (NYSE: SO) is a leading energy provider serving 9 million residential and commercial customers across the Southeast and beyond through its family of companies. Providing clean, safe, reliable and affordable energy with excellent service is our mission. The company has electric operating companies in three states, natural gas distribution companies in four states, a competitive generation company, a leading distributed energy infrastructure company with national capabilities, a fiber optics network, and telecommunications services. Through an industry-leading commitment to innovation, resilience, and sustainability, we are taking action to meet our customers’ and communities’ needs while advancing our commitment to net zero emissions by 2050. Our uncompromising values ensure we put the needs of those we serve at the center of everything we do and are the key to our sustained success. We are transforming energy into economic, environmental and social progress for tomorrow. Our corporate culture and hiring practices have earned the company national awards and recognition from numerous organizations, including Forbes, Military Times, DiversityInc, Black Enterprise, J.D. Power, Fortune, Human Rights Campaign and more. To learn more, visit www.southerncompany.com .

Southern Company invests in the well-being of its employees and their families through a comprehensive total rewards strategy that includes competitive base salary, annual incentive awards for eligible employees and health, welfare and retirement benefits designed to support physical, financial, and emotional/social well-being. This position may also be eligible for additional compensation, such as an incentive program, with the amount of any bonus/awards subject to the terms and conditions of the applicable incentive plan(s). A summary of the benefits offered for this position can be found here https://seo.nlx.org/southernco/pdf/SOCO-Benefits.pdf . Additional and specific details about total compensation and benefits will also be provided during the hiring process.

Southern Company is an equal opportunity employer where an applicant's qualifications are considered without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, disability, veteran status, genetic information, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, or any other basis prohibited by law.

Job Identification: 12315

Job Category: Engineering

Job Schedule: Full time

Company: Southern Company Services

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