About The Role

Generation Development - Project Manager - Implementation

This is a Project Management Position (E7) and will be primarily located at APC Headquarters in Birmingham, AL or GPC Headquarters in Atlanta, GA and will require moderate overnight travel; relocation will be considered

POSITION SUMMARY

Generation Development is primarily responsible for supporting Southern Company’s retail operating companies with the siting, development, deployment and acquisition of power generation and energy storage resources. This position will lead cross functional project team(s) primarily associated with the implementation of new solar and battery energy storage resources from post-contract award through commercial operation and integration into Southern Company’s retail operating fleet.

POSITION RESPONSIBILITIES

Lead role in project management of Solar and BESS projects
Coordinating cross-functional teams including but not limited to construction, engineering design, environmental permitting, accounting, compliance, legal, plant operations, project controls, safety, and transmission
Development and implementation of appropriate solutions addressing project challenges through identification and response to all circumstances that affect the revenue requirements of the project
These affects include changes to the project's performance, cost or schedule encompassing the timeframe from project award through some defined period post commercial operation
Lead role in ensuring project governance
Preparation and presentation of project status and results to all levels of enterprise-wide management and peer groups
Overall responsibility for safety, schedule, budget, change management, contract compliance, and overall project success.

POSITION REQUIREMENTS

Education

Bachelor's or Master’s degree in engineering, applied science, mathematics, economics or finance required
Advanced degree is desirable; MBA preferred

Experience

Prior management experience and demonstrated success leading a cross-company, multi-function enterprise team through a large, complex project
In-depth knowledge and demonstrated experience in the development, implementation and operation of power generation technologies highly desired
Proven analytical skills and the ability to communicate complex topics verbally and in written form
Proficiency with standard analytical and business software such as Microsoft Office applications is required
Exhibited high proficiency in the development and delivery of information using PowerPoint and other visual messaging software
Experience with fundamental production cost models such as Aurora is preferred

Skills & Abilities

Demonstrated analytical, interpersonal, and creative problem-solving skills
Demonstrated ability to build consensus among stakeholders, appropriately balance competing functional drivers and effectively communicate complex topics
Demonstrated project management capabilities with proven ability to prioritize multiple projects and/or issues with conflicting deadlines and/or business unit drivers
Outstanding written and oral communication skills presenting complex information to management

BEHAVIORAL ATTRIBUTES

Self-starter with a confirmed work ethic and personal accountability
Proven ability to develop, maintain and rely on close, constructive working relationships with customers, business partners, and all internal and external stakeholders
Role model of Southern Company Values at all times