Resiliency Program Mgr., Sr., I, II

Southern Company • Atlanta, GA

1d • Hybrid

About The Position

The Resiliency Programs Manager supports implementation of Georgia Power’s Distributed Energy Resources (DER)-based resiliency programs. These regulated programs—the DER Customer Program Pilot, DER Colocation Program, and DER Customer Owned Program—use customer-site dispatchable resources, including backup generators and battery energy storage, to reduce energy delivery risks and create value for all retail customers.

The role manages the customer journey for DER project development and implementation, including work with some of Georgia Power’s largest and most influential customers. It collaborates with internal partners to educate them and support solutions involving deployment of assets under the DER Customer Program. The position also ensures regulatory requirements are met, including filings, data requests, and witness preparation; manages capital and O&M budgets; and advocates for the Company’s positions on DER and resiliency matters with customers, industry groups, regulators, internal partners, and other stakeholders.

This is a hybrid position requiring work in the office at 241 Ralph McGill Blvd, Atlanta, Georgia, at least four days per week and/or as required. Approximately 25% ad-hoc travel is expected.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in a business or engineering discipline.
• Proven ability to communicate effectively externally with large, influential customers.
• Proven ability to communicate effectively internally across a broad range of functions and organizations.
• Broad understanding of utility operations, policies, and procedures.
• Strong leadership, communication, and interpersonal skills.
• Ability to lead diverse working groups, maximize team effectiveness, and set clear expectations.
• Ability to operate effectively in state and local political environments.
• Ability to build and leverage relationships internally and externally.
• Ability to build and maintain customer relationships and focus on customer service.
• Ability to manage multiple projects simultaneously.
• Ability to achieve buy-in, establish timelines, and meet deadlines.
• Ability to understand and manage project risk.
• Strong computer skills using Microsoft Office products, including Word, Excel, Access, and PowerPoint.
• Strong verbal communication skills in one-on-one, small-group, and large-group settings.
• Strong written and media-based communication skills, including email, presentations, summarizing, and editing.
• Models all aspects of Southern Company’s Values.
• Creates an inclusive environment that promotes creativity and development of new growth opportunities.
• Desire to lead diverse teams and leverage others’ skills and abilities.
• Ability to collaborate effectively in a dynamic business environment.
• Receptive to change and seeks ways to improve processes, competitiveness, and communication.

Nice To Haves

• Experience developing proposals and managing projects involving a variety of complex projects.
• Experience working for or closely with Sales, Marketing, Distribution, Transmission, Utility Planning, or Utility/Distributed Generation Development.
• Experience working on regulatory filings or with utility regulatory commissions.
• Ability to comprehend, write, and edit tariffs and commercial terms.

Responsibilities

• Support and guide statewide efforts to deploy the DER strategy, services, and program.
• Serve as the subject matter expert on the DER Customer Program, including its regulatory and internal processes.
• Engage and collaborate with Georgia Public Service Commission staff and intervenors on implementation and future evolution of the DER Customer Program.
• Oversee development of the framework and leadership supporting Georgia Power’s expansion into distributed infrastructure sales and contracting.
• Meet DER Customer Program goals through lead development, customer outreach, proposal development, service agreement contracting, and creative technical and commercial solutions with partners.
• Lead sales opportunities, contract negotiations, and business case development, and support engineering, design, and construction of DER assets.
• Work with asset and technology providers, vendors, and potential partners to ensure customers receive high-quality, reliable, cost-effective assets.
• Engage customer and prospective-customer executives at their sites to develop scopes of work for DER offerings.
• Coordinate with internal Georgia Power and Southern Company Services groups to develop project scopes, assess risks, and incorporate lessons learned.
• Work with other operating companies to discuss best practices, strategies, and technologies for DER deployment.
• Meet regulatory requirements, including filings, data requests, and witness preparation.
• Manage capital and O&M budgets.
• Advocate for the Company’s position on DER and resiliency issues with customers, industry groups, regulators, internal partners, and other stakeholders.

Benefits

• Competitive base salary
• Annual incentive awards for eligible employees
• Health, welfare, and retirement benefits supporting physical, financial, and emotional/social well-being
• Position may be eligible for additional compensation through an incentive program

What This Job Offers

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