Energy Innovation Projects Team Lead

Southern Company • Atlanta, GA

10h

About The Position

The Energy Innovation Projects Team Lead plays a vital role in supporting the
utility’s mission to deliver reliable, affordable, and sustainable energy to all
customers. This position is a working team lead responsible for implementing
projects leveraged by 3rd party donations that deliver large-scale home and
business efficiency and sustainability improvements, and for supervising 2
project coordinators who also manage project implementation activities.

Working collaboratively across internal departments and with external partners,
including community organizations, local governments, and funding agencies, the
Team Lead ensures that projects are delivered on time, within scope, and aligned
with customer affordability and community energy goals. This role combines
hands-on project management with team leadership to drive impact and continuous
improvement in program delivery and will report to the Energy Innovation Manager
position.

“This is a Georgia-based position, with the specific work location to be
determined based on the selection of the successful candidate“

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in Business, Public Administration, Engineering, or related field (or equivalent experience).
• 3–5 years of experience in project coordination, community engagement, or program implementation within a utility or related industry.
• Strong understanding of energy efficiency, renewable energy, and affordability programs in a regulated utility environment.
• Excellent communication and relationship-building skills, with the ability to collaborate across departments and with external stakeholders.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office and project management software.

Nice To Haves

• Experience with program funding, and budget management preferred.
• Previous leadership experience preferred.

Responsibilities

• Lead, coach, and develop a team of project coordinators responsible for design and implementation of statewide projects including weatherization programs, energy-efficiency initiatives, sustainability and community resilience efforts.
• Foster a culture of collaboration, innovation, and accountability within the team and across departments.
• Set clear objectives, performance expectations, and development plans aligned with company priorities.
• Plan, organize, and coordinate affordability-focused energy efficiency and renewable energy projects.
• Manage project timelines, deliverables, and reporting requirements in alignment with utility regulatory and performance standards.
• Support program design and continuous improvement to maximize customer participation and measurable energy savings.
• Work cross-functionally with internal teams to integrate affordability strategies into existing and new utility programs.
• Develop and maintain relationships with community organizations, municipalities, and business customers to identify opportunities for project collaboration.
• Represent the utility in community meetings, workshops, and stakeholder forums focused on energy affordability and sustainability.
• Support in identifying and pursuing external funding sources, grants, and partnerships that support affordability initiatives.
• Support in preparing and managing funding proposals, ensuring compliance with grant and regulatory requirements.
• Track project budgets and ensure responsible financial management across all initiatives.
• Coordinate outreach efforts to increase awareness and participation in utility affordability and efficiency programs.
• Support customer enrollment and participation in programs such as weatherization, energy audits, and renewable installations.
• Collect and analyze customer feedback to improve program design and delivery.
• Monitor program performance against key metrics such as energy savings, cost reduction, and customer impact.
• Develop reports for internal leadership and regulatory filings as required.
• Maintain accurate documentation and project records for compliance and evaluation purposes.

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).
• A summary of the benefits offered for this position can be found here https://seo.nlx.org/southernco/pdf/SOCO-Benefits.pdf

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level
• Number of Employees: 501-1,000 employees