Analyst Sr, Application

Analyst - Applications

Job Summary

The Primavera Center of Excellence (COE) in Southern Company’s Technology Organization Enterprise Technology Solution department is responsible for implementing and maintaining enterprise applications used by Fossil Fuel, Hydroelectric, and Nuclear Generation, Transmission, Distribution, Technical Shared Services, and Project Management Offices (PMOs) as well as scheduling departments across Southern Company’s operating companies. These enterprise applications include but are not limited to Oracle’s Primavera suite P6 and Unifier applications, ScheduleAnywhere, Contruent, XER Manager, and Fuse suite applications. The person in this role, along with other team members, performs software life cycle management as well as implementing and maintaining data transfers in and out of existing or new applications supported by the department. The person in this role ensures the application is available for our business partners, resolves user application issues, and continually stays up to date on application features so users reach the full potential the applications provide. This job is currently hybrid working in a Southern Company office four days a week and working remotely one day a week. This job will be filled as an Exempt Level 4, 5, or 6 depending on the qualifications of the successful candidate.

Job Responsibility

- Provide production support for Primavera Unifier, Primavera P6, Contruent, ScheduleAnywhere, XER Manager, Fuse, and others as required

- Software implementation, patch, and upgrade applications supported by the department

- Knowledge of applications supported by the department

- Develop strong knowledge of business processes utilizing applications supported by the department

- Gather and develop functional requirements and technical specifications

- Application configuration to meet business and technical requirements

- Design and support application interfaces

- Application architectural support and coordination with Southern Company technology departments Southern Company Services, Database Administrators, Citrix support, Server Support, Security, and application vendors

- Responsible for issue management and resolution by Southern Company and vendor

- Build strong relationships with the businesses across Southern Company’s operating companies and Southern Company Services to enable effective implementation and ongoing support

- Assist project managers with project oversight and status reports to management and customers

Job Requirements

- Primavera Unifier and P6 application technical implementation and support experience is preferred

- Experience implementing, maintaining, and supporting software developed by vendors

- Experience working with applications in a Citrix environment

- Experience working with WebLogic servers

- Experience working with Oracle and/or Microsoft SQL databases

- Knowledge of application software management methodologies, processes and technologies

- Demonstrated project management skills with delivery of significant projects on time and within budget

- Knowledge of finance and accounting is preferred

- Developed effective working relationships with employees, peers, and management

- Demonstrated communication skills both oral and written

- Coordinate work across all functions in the Technology Organization

- Experience writing SQL

Education

- BS or BA degree in Computer Science, Information Technology or related field is preferred

Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities

- Excellent problem-solving skills and troubleshooting skills

- Strong team leadership and project management skills are desired

- Ability to understand strategies to meet customer needs and contribute to achievement of organizational goals

- Excellent technical, consulting, and communication skills

- Ability to build strong relationships with customers, vendors, and other Technology Organization team members

- Demonstrated experience as a team player to deliver strong results-oriented team accomplishments

Behavioral Attributes

- Safety oriented and customer focused

- Exemplify Southern Company’s Our Values behavioral expectations including Safety First, Intentional Inclusion, Act with Integrity, and Superior Performance

- Self-starter with initiative to work independently with minimal supervision

- Work well with cross-functional teams

- Confident conversation leader

- Dependable

Other Requirements

- Work location in Birmingham or Atlanta

- Limited Travel

- Signature of Intellectual Property Agreement form is required for all Southern Company Technology Organization employees

- Must comply with nuclear 10 CFR Part 810 requirements

About Southern Company

Southern Company (NYSE: SO ) is a leading energy provider serving 9 million 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 solutions provider 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 customers' and communities' needs while advancing our goal of net-zero greenhouse gas 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 has been recognized by a variety of organizations, earning the company awards and recognitions that reflect Our Values and dedication to service. 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: 16957

Job Category: Information Technology

Job Schedule: Full time

Company: Southern Company Services