Generation Development Project Manager - Asset Implementation Fossil, Battery Energy Storage, and Solar new generation. 

Hiring Manager BESS / Renewables: Steven Goedjen

Hiring Manager Thermal: Joey Steele 

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) associated with the deployment of new, natural gas-fired or energy storage resources post-contract award through commercial operation and integration into Southern Company’s retail operating fleet. 

 POSITION RESPONSIBILITIES

• Direct supervision of engineers/analysts as well as indirect supervision of associated and supporting functions/personnel
• Coordinating cross-functional teams including but not limited to accounting, construction, engineering design, environmental permitting and compliance, fuels, legal, plant operations, project controls, safety, and transmission
• Lead role in the negotiation, development, and/or management of contracts
• 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
• Performance of economic evaluations and profitability analysis using spreadsheets, production simulation software and financial models
• Preparation and presentation of project status and results to all levels of enterprise-wide management and peer groups 

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 consensus build, 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

ADDITIONAL DETAILS

• This position will require 25%+ travel (day-trip & overnight), primarily within the Southern Company retail footprint