Southern Company

Project Management Office Project Manager

LocationAtlanta, GA
Job Typefull_time

About This Job

Project Manager (Atlanta, GA or Birmingham, AL) SCS Technical Shared Services (TSS), Project Center of Excellence Department This position is flexible to be located in either Atlanta, GA (Forest Park office) or Birmingham, AL (The Energy Center)

Summary Of Position Duties

This position will assist project managers and leaders through project delivery using his/her education and experience; knowledge of policies, procedures, and guidelines; and relationships with project teams and support groups throughout TSS and Power Delivery to influence successful project outcomes.

Some Of The Job Responsibilities For This Position Include

Develop and sustain continuous improvement to the project delivery process through feedback and evaluation
Provide governance to the project delivery process
Identify potential project risks and documentation gaps, escalating issues as needed
Lead and support training sessions both one-on-one and large groups
Evaluate existing business processes and perform workflow analysis to provide Technical Shared Services and Power Delivery resources with recommendations for increasing efficiency and improving quality in the engineering processes
Develop an understanding of the Transmission Technical Shared Services and Power Delivery organization’s objectives, engineering processes, and desired outcomes
Supporting project benchmarking efforts through internal and external surveys and assessments
Supporting lessons learned program by coordinating global lessons learned/best practices, generating reports, and creating alerts
Developing relationships with Power Delivery project managers to support the needs of the project team while maintaining the discipline needed of a project delivery process
Align organizational process strategy with the needs of the customer
Work extensively with customers to align priorities, define improvement opportunities and drive change
Work closely with subject matter experts to ensure all enhancement activities are sustainable and achieved efficiently


Job Requirements Education & Work Experience:

Bachelor's degree preferred
Engineering, Construction, or Business degree would be a plus
Experience working in a heavy industrial environment is required (i.e. Power Generation, Construction, Pulp/Paper, Chemical, etc.)
Six Sigma, CAPM, or PMP Certification is a plus
Experience and involvement with industry organizations such as PMI, CII, IPA and CURT are preferred


Knowledge, Skills & Abilities

Must possess the ability to build strong working relationships with internal departments and other project interfaces
Working knowledge of process management software such as Visio, Smartsheet, Minitab, P6, Power BI, and MS Project
Excellent verbal, written, and team building skills - Proficient in Microsoft Excel, Word, PowerPoint, and SharePoint
Solid multi-tasking, time management and critical thinking skills
Emerging leadership skills in an engineering environment
Strong communication skills, both verbal and written are required
Ability to manage multiple customers simultaneously while maintaining/building good relationships
Must be flexible, adapting easily to changing priorities
Demonstrated business acumen, and success working with all levels of an organization


Travel Requirements

Up to 25% travel is required for site visits and peer information-sharing forums


Additional Details

Some relocation assistance may be available if the selected candidate currently resides outside the area


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

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: 12239

Job Category: Engineering

Job Schedule: Full time

Company: Southern Company Services

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