Southern Company

Manager, Pipeline & Renewable Investment

Southern Company$110K — $130K *
Energy & Utilities
Less than 5 years of experience
Job Overview by Ladders

Qualifications

  • Bachelor's degree in finance, economics, engineering, mathematics, accounting, or a related field; advanced degree is a plus.
  • Experience in investment analysis, corporate finance, capital budgeting, project or portfolio reporting, transaction support, strategic planning, or project management.
  • Understanding of interstate, FERC-regulated pipeline investments and their key drivers.
  • Proficiency in contract analysis and support for commercial agreements and diligence workstreams is advantageous.
  • High attention to detail with a strong commitment to quality, accuracy, and continuous improvement.

Responsibilities

  • Manage the development, evaluation, and execution of pipeline investment initiatives.
  • Own portfolio management, reporting, and performance tracking for pipeline investments.
  • Coordinate with internal stakeholders to screen and evaluate pipeline capital projects.
  • Support evaluation of investment opportunities, including scope definition and economic analysis.
  • Serve as the internal project coordinator for evaluations and execution readiness.
  • Ensure on-time, on-budget delivery and operational integration post-approval.
  • Produce and manage reports on program performance and project milestones.

Benefits

  • Opportunity to work within a strategic leadership role in a respected corporate group.
  • Engagement with cross-functional teams and experts, enhancing professional networking.
  • Involvement with innovative projects in renewable energy and pipeline management.
  • Support for travel opportunities to project sites nationally.
  • Commitment to high standards of quality and continuous improvement.
Full Job Description
Job Description

The Pipeline & Renewable Investments organization is positioned within the Corporate Strategy group at Southern Company Gas ("GAS") and provides strategic leadership across the GAS enterprise. The Manager, Pipeline & Renewable Investments will manage the evaluation, development, and execution of the Company's interstate, FERC regulated pipeline investment portfolio-ensuring alignment with business priorities, system needs, and regulatory frameworks.

This role partners closely with pipeline and renewable investment analysts and cross-functional subject matter experts to advance a portfolio of pipeline investment opportunities from early screening through internal and external approvals and implementation. The Manager will maintain project governance, coordinate risk mitigation, and drive execution readiness-including scope definition, cost estimating, schedule management, constructability considerations, and operational readiness. Where applicable, the role will also support RNG investments, including the development, evaluation, and execution of RNG projects including operational facilities and interconnections. From time to time, this role may also support special projects.

JOB DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES
  • Manage the development, evaluation, and execution of pipeline investment initiatives.
  • Own portfolio management, reporting, and performance tracking for the company's pipeline investments, including schedules, budgets, risks, and benefits realization.
  • Coordinate with internal stakeholders (e.g., System Planning, Gas Operations, Engineering, Construction, Finance, Regulatory, Legal, etc.) to screen, prioritize, and evaluate pipeline capital projects, including operational impacts, constructability, and execution considerations.
  • Support the evaluation of pipeline investment opportunities, including scope definition, cost estimates, risk identification, economic analysis, and alignment with long-term system planning and GAS strategy.
  • Serve as the internal project coordinator for pipeline investment evaluations and execution readiness, coordinating technical, commercial, and regulatory workstreams from diligence through implementation.
  • Following program or investment approval, coordinate implementation efforts to ensure on time, on budget delivery and successful operational integration.
  • Work cross functionally to produce, manage, and track monthly and ad hoc reports related to program performance, capital spend, project milestones, risks, and benefits realization.
  • Communicate effectively across the enterprise on program strategy, pipeline investment priorities, and execution status, tailoring messaging for external stakeholders, employees, and senior leadership.
  • Research and communicate market, regulatory, and infrastructure development trends to inform pipeline investment strategies.
  • Support RNG investment opportunities, including evaluation and due diligence of new projects, and supporting existing RNG investments from time to time.
  • Support special projects as required from time to time.


KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS, AND ATTRIBUTES
  • Demonstrated project management experience, strong interpersonal skills, and high attention to detail.
  • Excellent organizational skills, including the ability to manage multiple projects, and stakeholders simultaneously.
  • Proven analytical and problem-solving skills, with the ability to evaluate technical, commercial, regulatory, and financial considerations.
  • Experience interacting effectively with joint venture partners, project developers, pipeline counterparties, and internal stakeholders.
  • Understanding of program cost accounting, capital investment analysis, and economic evaluation.
  • Experience in contract analysis and management, including negotiation and administration of complex commercial agreements.
  • Strong written and verbal communication skills, with the ability to develop clear, executive level summaries and reports.
  • Ability to motivate cross-functional teams, stimulate ideas, and work collaboratively across functions.
  • Strong commitment to quality, accuracy, timeliness, and continuous improvement.
  • Travel in state and nationally is required.


JOB REQUIREMENTS
  • Bachelor's degree in finance, economics, engineering, mathematics, accounting, or related field; advanced degree is a plus
  • Experience in one or more of the following areas: investment analysis, corporate finance, capital budgeting, project/portfolio reporting, transaction support, strategic planning, or project management
  • Understanding of interstate, FERC-regulated pipeline investments and key drivers (e.g., tariffs, contracts, throughput, cost estimating, schedule considerations, and risk factors)
  • Experience with contract analysis, commercial agreement support, and/or coordination of diligence workstreams (technical, commercial, regulatory, and financial) is a plus
  • High attention to detail with a commitment to quality, accuracy, timeliness, and continuous improvement; able to work effectively both independently and as part of a team
  • Strong expertise in Microsoft applications (especially Excel and PowerPoint) including financial/economic analysis, sensitivity/scenario analysis, and development of clear, executive-level summaries and reports
  • Ability to travel in-state and nationally as needed and to visit operating assets and project sites (e.g., pipeline facilities, compressor stations), which may be outside in rough or uneven terrain


Disclaimer: This information describes the general nature and level of work performed by employees in this job. The description is not designed to be a comprehensive inventory of duties, responsibilities, and qualifications required in the job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to qualified disabled individual for performance of essential duties and responsibilities.

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With 4.4 million customers and more than 42,000 megawatts of generating capacity, Atlanta-based Southern Company is the premier energy company serving the Southeast. A leading U.S. producer of electricity, Southern Company owns electric utilities in four states and a growing competitive generation company, as well as fiber optics and wireless communications. Southern Company brands are known for excellent customer service, high reliability and retail electric prices that are significantly below the national average. Southern Company has been listed the top ranking U.S. electric service provider in customer satisfaction for nine consecutive years by the American Customer Satisfaction Index.

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Size
27,000 employees
Market Cap
$77.6 billion
Industry
Net Income
$3.1 billion
Founded
1912
5 Year Trend
+3%
Revenue
$20.3 billion

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