Renewables Programs Manager
JOB SUMMARY
This position is responsible for managing a team that leads and supports the development and management of current and future renewable energy programs, including the Simple Solar program, Community Solar program, REDI C&I program, CRSP program, CARES Utility Scale Subscription, CARES DG Subscription, CARES CIR, Income Qualified Community Solar, and Flex REC programs.
The Renewables Program Manager will manage existing programs in all aspects including program design, ensuring accurate accounting, billing, and participation, assisting and communicating with participants, required Regulatory filings, and implementation of new programs. The role is also responsible for translating business requests from management and other stakeholders into reporting deliverables for the organization such as: management summaries, detailed reports, and program impact projections of renewable programs. The position works with diverse teams across departments within GPC to accomplish objectives. The Renewables Program Manager will also be responsible for working closely with partner organizations, supporting renewable customer strategies, and communicating to customers and stakeholders regarding renewable energy programs. The role partners closely with leadership within Customer Solutions and across Renewable Development, Regulatory Affairs, Finance, Legal, Technology, and external stakeholders to advance renewable strategy, deliver new programs, and continuously improve program operations.
JOB DUTIES & RESPONSIBILITIES.
- Leads and oversees a portfolio of renewable energy programs ensuring consistent execution, compliance, and performance
- Provides direction, prioritization, and guidance to Program Managers on the team responsible for individual programs
- Accountable for supporting program design, implementation, enhancements, and ongoing operations across multiple renewable offerings
- Serves as the primary escalation point for complex program, customer, regulatory, or stakeholder issues
- Ensures accurate participation tracking, billing, accounting, and financial integrity across programs
- Oversees preparation, review, and submission of regulatory filings, reports, and data requests
- Applies and interprets utility rates, tariffs, contractual language, and program requirements across programs
- Partners closely with Regulatory Affairs, Finance, Legal, Technology, and Customer Solutions to deliver program outcomes
- Translates leadership priorities and business questions into clear reporting, analysis, and actionable insights
- Oversees the development of management summaries, dashboards, forecasts, and program impact projections
- Identifies risks, gaps, and improvement opportunities and drives solutions across programs and processes
- Leads coordination across cross functional teams to support new program launches and enhancements
- Supports customer and stakeholder communications related to renewable programs
- Represents renewable programs in leadership discussions and select internal or external forums
- Coaches and mentors Program Managers to support consistent program ownership and professional growth
- Drives continuous improvement of tools, processes, and methodologies used to manage and report on programs
- Demonstrates strong judgment, accountability, and decision making in a regulated environment
JOB REQUIREMENTS
Education & Experience:
- Bachelor’s degree in business, finance, engineering, or technical field preferred; MBA a plus
- Prior experience in utility, renewable energy, or customer programs preferred, including regulatory support, rates and pricing, financial or economic analysis, customer solutions, power delivery, or energy programs
- Demonstrated experience leading a team through complex programs and providing direction to other professionals
- Advanced experience using data analysis and reporting tools, including Microsoft Excel
Knowledge, Skills & Abilities:
- Strong program leadership skills with the ability to guide multiple Program Managers and initiatives simultaneously
- Ability to think strategically while also driving operational execution
- Strong understanding of utility rates, marginal cost concepts, and regulatory frameworks
- Excellent written, verbal, and visual communication skills
- Proven ability to synthesize complex data into actionable insights for leadership
- Ability to manage ambiguity and competing priorities in a regulated environment
- Intermediate to advanced proficiency in Excel, Word, and PowerPoint
Behavioral Attributes:
- Models all aspects of Our Values
- Demonstrates accountability for results, quality, and timeliness
- Leads through influence, collaboration, and clear direction
- Adapts effectively to changing regulatory, customer, and business environments
- Builds trust and credibility with peers, partners, and leadership
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.
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Southern Company Services, Inc., headquartered in Birmingham, Alabama, is the shared services division of Southern Company.
