The Program Manager is accountable for ensuring the identification, prioritization, design, approval, permitting, construction, and commissioning of distribution main replacement projects within the Nicor Gas System Improvement (NSI) program. Project types include bare steel, vintage plastic, probabilistic risk, exposed main replacement & remediation, CP main, and corrosion casings. Objectives for this position may also include the development of programs, regulatory approval of programs, commissioning of assets, returning investments, meeting program regulatory and government commitments, and reporting, etc.
The Program Manager leads a cross-functional team of Track Leads (i.e. Project Controls, Distribution Integrity Management, Engineering, Construction, Land, Environmental, Corrosion, etc.) and ensures expectations are clearly defined, understood, and delivered according to detailed designs, schedules, and budgets. This position applies PMO strategies, protocols and techniques for managing and executing projects and utilizes established project management principles under the Company’s Asset Development Process (ADP).
Other items associated with this position:
One direct report (Project Manager - Contractor resource)
Inclusion in the Nicor Gas - Duty Supervision program
No assigned Company vehicle
Responsibilities:
- Serve as Program Manager for the NSI - Distribution Risk Mitigation (DRM) asset classes including associated service replacements and cross-ties
- Implement PMO and Company Best Practices for all managed projects
- Ensure individual Track Leads are fully engaged with assigned deliverables and program priorities
- Ensure projects are managed to budget and schedule
- Ensure compliance with company policies and procedures
- Identify and properly manage program risks
- Provide detailed and timely monthly variance analysis and program reforecasts
- Provide annual program budgets including monthly budget spend as well as units
- Ensure program reporting requirements and standards are followed
- Track and report monthly on overall NSI main replacement mileage figures used for annual PPP goal
- Provide timely, accurate, and detailed responses to Data Requests received related to the DRM asset class within the Invest in Illinois program or tied to any Company Rate Case filings
- Provide ad-hoc reporting as requested
- Lead weekly program progress meetings with Track Leads and report on overall program status
- Attend biweekly construction update meetings and report on overall program status
- Identify and escalate program risks or roadblocks and offer potential solutions and timelines for addressing them
- Provide guidance and mentoring for Track Leads
- Ensure all Track Leads understand program goals, requirements, commitments, schedules, and associated Company financial impacts
- Hold Track Leads accountable for individual deliverables and adherence to all program standards
- Gather and discuss lessons learned with Track Leads to improve future program executables
- Ensure all project field data and project related financial documentation is reported in a timely and accurate manner for possible future audits and reconciliations
Education, Certifications/Licenses:
Required:
- BA/BS in Engineering, Accounting, Finance, or related discipline, or other relevant work experience
Preferred:
- MBA, Project Management Professional (PMP), Professional Engineer (PE)
- Engineering, construction or operations experience in gas distribution or related energy field
Related Work Experience:
Required:
- Engineering, construction or operations experience in gas distribution or related energy field
Preferred
3+ years leading project planning and execution
3+ years supervisory experience
Specific Skills & Knowledge:
Required:
- Highly skilled leading cross-functional project teams
- Ability to successfully manage multiple projects and timelines
- Highly organized and capable of providing timely, accurate and detailed program status reports and Data Request responses
- Ability to communicate with all levels in the organization
- Ability to accurately budget and forecast
- MS Office - intermediate proficiency, especially with Excel, Word and PowerPoint
- Ability to use project management tools and methods (e.g., earned value analysis, critical path scheduling, project administration, establishing project teams)
Working Conditions/Physical Requirements:
- Position is in an office environment
- Periodic field presence at construction sites
- Occasional travel to other Company locations
About Southern Company Gas
Southern Company Gas is a wholly owned subsidiary of Atlanta-based Southern Company (NYSE:SO), America’s premier energy company. Southern Company Gas serves approximately 4.2 million natural gas utility customers through its regulated distribution companies in four states and approximately 600,000 retail customers through its companies that market natural gas. Other nonutility businesses include investments in interstate pipelines and ownership and operation of natural gas storage facilities. For more information, visit southerncompanygas.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.
Skills Required
- BA/BS in Engineering, Accounting, Finance, or related discipline, or other relevant work experience
- Engineering, construction or operations experience in gas distribution or related energy field
- Highly skilled leading cross-functional project teams
- Ability to successfully manage multiple projects and timelines
- Highly organized and capable of providing timely, accurate and detailed program status reports and Data Request responses
- Ability to communicate with all levels in the organization
- Ability to accurately budget and forecast
- MS Office intermediate proficiency, especially Excel, Word and PowerPoint
- Ability to use project management tools and methods (e.g., earned value analysis, critical path scheduling, project administration)
- MBA, Project Management Professional (PMP), Professional Engineer (PE)
- 3+ years leading project planning and execution
- 3+ years supervisory experience
What We Do
Southern Company Services, Inc., headquartered in Birmingham, Alabama, is the shared services division of Southern Company.
