Data Analytics Manager

Southern Company • Atlanta, GA

3h

About The Position

The Data Analytics Manager in the Grid Transformation Analytics team, part of the Enterprise Power Delivery Data Analytics organization, oversees a diverse staff comprised of technology supervisors, project managers, engineers, data analysts, data engineers, data scientists, and application developers. This manager will oversee the development and execution of data-driven analytics programs and strategies across the Power Delivery organizations at Alabama Power Company, Mississippi Power Company, and Georgia Power Company. The team collaborates with various business units within Power Delivery to create projects aimed at operational efficiency, cost reduction, enhanced customer experience, improved reliability, and preparation for future load growth. This role requires a blend of analytical expertise, business domain knowledge, strategic thinking, client relationship management, project management skills, and dedication to innovation and building new capabilities across the Southern Company Power Delivery footprint.

The manager will be responsible for building and maintaining strong relationships with other data organizations within Southern Company as well as our Technology Organization to ensure alignment of data structure and efforts throughout the company and its growing partner ecosystem.  The position will be responsible for building and maintaining strong relationships with our critical vendor partners as well, to continue to deliver product development across the system.

Requirements

• Effective communication (verbal/written), customer service, and leadership skills
• Comprehensive consulting skills with proven ability to work with and influence others
• Ability to handle multiple assignments and conflicting priorities
• Ability to build productive relationships with a focus on cooperation and teamwork
• 5+ years of experience in data and analytics organizations
• 5+ years of leadership experience with experience managing leaders highly preferred
• Broad knowledge of and experience with internal company data, data systems, and data sources, as well as external data & data sources
• Solid understanding of relevant data analytics and AI programming languages, such as Python, SQL, R, SAS, etc.
• Experience effectively leveraging vendors, consultants, and suppliers
• Experience managing and prioritizing multiple projects simultaneously involving internal and external stakeholders
• A bachelor’s degree in Business, Computer Science, Data Analytics, Engineering, Statistics, or a related field is required

Nice To Haves

• A master’s degree in a related field and / or relevant industry certifications are preferred
• Understanding of cloud technologies, such as Databricks and Azure, highly preferred
• Experience operating and leading in an agile project management environment preferred

Responsibilities

• Communicate ideas in both technical and non-technical language
• Navigate effectively in internal and external environments with high profile partners and leaders
• Think holistically and develop innovative and effective business strategies
• Collaborate effectively in highly cross-functional environments, engage diverse stakeholders, and translate significant information and varied points of view into insights that will impact Power Delivery
• Connect the dots in highly cross-functional environments and apply sound business judgment
• Consult at all levels with business leaders concerning their organizational goals, needs and strategies
• Demonstrate verbal and written communication skills with experience credibly influencing highly technical and executive audiences; the ability to simplify complex subjects and articulate value and risk in clear business terms
• Demonstrate ability to be detail-oriented, with strong organizational skills and the ability to manage multiple projects for multiple stakeholders under tight deadlines
• Stay abreast of industry trends and emerging technologies and seek connections with other leaders within the electric utility industry that are responsible for data analytics within their companies.

Benefits

• 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).

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level