The Role
The Project Controls Manager leads project controls activities for capital projects, managing cost, schedule, risk, and reporting to ensure projects are delivered effectively.
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Job Summary
The Project Controls Manager is responsible for leading the planning, execution, monitoring and reporting of project controls activities across a portfolio of Distribution capital projects and programs. This role oversees integrated cost management, scheduling, risk management, change control and performance reporting to ensure projects are delivered safely, on time, within budget and align with organizational objectives.
Key Job Responsibilities
- Lead, coach, develop and inspire a team including supervisors and individual contributors during a critical time of building a project controls team to support the Distribution organization
- Lead the implementation and sustainment of project controls in appropriate Distribution capital programs
- Ensure appropriate integration of project controls components of cost, schedule, risk, change and reporting to support effective capital deployment
- Create sustainable project controls process and practices to support the Distribution capital portfolio in current growth with a mindset of scalability
- Lead communication of Distribution project controls recommendations, outcomes and decisions
- Identify opportunities to enhance and/or innovate processes to create efficiencies and implement solutions
- Ensure that processes are aligned with governance framework and structures
- Build and maintain effective partnerships with Distribution capital program owners, Power Delivery Capital Governance, Distribution Portfolio Management, Project Shared Services and Accounting, Finance and Treasury (AFT).
Education
- Bachelor’s Degree in Business, Finance, Accounting, Engineering, or other relevant disciple preferred
Experience
- Minimum three (3) years of leadership experience
- Executive level presentation skills, as well as effective verbal and written communication of complex concepts
- Strong understanding of capital project lifecycles
- Experience in one or more areas preferred: project controls, program/project management, finance, risk management
- Strong facilitation skills with the ability to deliver high quality outcomes
- Advanced analytical and financial acumen
- Ability to influence without direct authority
- Experience working cross-functionally in a highly matrixed organization
- Proven ability and determination to manage multiple projects under tight deadlines
Knowledge & Skills
- High level of ownership and self-motivated to deliver high-quality outcomes
- Strong critical thinking, intellectual curiosity, problem-solving skills and resourcefulness
- Proactively communicates with appropriate stakeholders
- Strategic thinker that can interpret details into actionable insights and communicate the business impact
- Ability to identify streamlining opportunities and execute process improvements that provide greater efficiency to the business
- Ability to find opportunity in complex & ambiguous environments
- Strong interpersonal skills and ability to engage and communicate with internal and external stakeholders
- Advanced proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite including Excel, Word, PowerPoint and Outlook
- Working knowledge of JETS estimating software, Oracle Project, Primavera P6, Contruent and SOAR a plus
Behavioral Attributes
- Demonstrate behaviors in alignment with the Southern Company "Our Values" of Safety First, Intentional Inclusion, Act with Integrity, and Superior Performance
- Ensure a team culture that is inclusive, focused on operational excellence, innovative and continuously improving
- Demonstrates ability to think strategically and drive tactical execution of strategic initiatives
- Demonstrates ability to develop and coach a high‑performing team
Other Requirements
- Successful candidate must be available to support storm duty
- Must live in/near or be willing to relocate within reasonable distance from work location
- This position can require some travel – approximately 25% per year
About Us
Georgia Power is the largest electric subsidiary of Southern Company (NYSE: SO), America's premier energy company. Value, Reliability, Customer Service and Stewardship are the cornerstones of the Company's promise to 2.6 million customers in all but four of Georgia's 159 counties. Committed to delivering clean, safe, reliable, and affordable energy at rates below the national average, Georgia Power maintains a diverse, innovative generation mix that includes nuclear, coal and natural gas, as well as renewables such as solar, hydroelectric and wind. Georgia Power focuses on delivering world-class service to its customers every day and the Company is recognized by J.D. Power and Associates as an industry leader in customer satisfaction. For more information, visit www.GeogiaPower.com and connect with the Company on Facebook (Facebook.com/GeorgiaPower), Twitter (Twitter.com/GeorgiaPower) and Instagram (Instagram.com/ga_power).
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.
Skills Required
- Minimum three years of leadership experience
- Strong understanding of capital project lifecycles
- Experience in project controls, program/project management, finance, or risk management
- Advanced proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite
- Working knowledge of JETS estimating software, Oracle Project, Primavera P6, Contruent, and SOAR
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Southern Company Services, Inc., headquartered in Birmingham, Alabama, is the shared services division of Southern Company.
