Southern Company

Mgr, Energy Efficiency

Southern Company • $100K — $120K *
Atlanta, GA 30349In-Person
Energy & Utilities
5 - 7 years of experience
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Qualifications

  • 4-year degree required; advanced degrees and certifications like CDSM, CEM, or BPI valued.
  • 5+ years of experience in DSM or similar program implementation.
  • Strong project management skills, particularly in budgeting and forecasting.
  • Experience managing multi-program portfolios with financial and regulatory accountability.
  • Proven ability to lead and influence across various organizations and teams.

Responsibilities

  • Lead a diverse team to implement energy efficiency programs as per state regulations.
  • Ensure compliance with Commission Orders and internal controls to meet energy savings targets.
  • Create an engaging work environment to foster collaboration and address performance issues promptly.
  • Oversee long-term budget planning and risk management to align energy savings.
  • Collaborate with various internal teams to protect regulatory posture and promote efficiency opportunities.
  • Enhance customer satisfaction through proactive problem-solving and continuous improvement.
  • Manage vendor contracts and establish infrastructure to support program goals.

Benefits

  • Comprehensive health benefits and wellness programs.
  • Retirement savings plans with company matching.
  • Continued education and professional development opportunities.
  • Flexible work environment and work-life balance initiatives.
  • Opportunities for career advancement within a large organization.
Full Job Description
Job Description

JOB SUMMARY:

The Energy Efficiency Manager is responsible for leading a team to implement the Georgia Public Service Commission approved Commercial Energy Efficiency programs and initiatives across the state to meet regulated targets within budgets. This requires direct leadership of internal and external teams, innovating within a regulated framework, budgeting and forecasting, contracting and vendor accountability, strategic direction, risk management, and motivating others to strategically drive results.

MAJOR JOB RESPONSIBILITIES
  • Lead a team of Program Managers, Analysts, and external vendors to implement the energy efficiency and demand reduction programs and initiatives that were approved in the 2025 Georgia Power Integrated Resource Plan.
  • Ensure programs are executed in full compliance with Commission Orders, approved DSM Plans, internal controls, and cost-effectiveness requirements while achieving mandated kWh energy savings, kW demand reduction, participation targets, and customer satisfaction outcomes within approved budgets.
  • Effectively manage a team, establish an engaging work environment by motivating others to achieve desired goals, collaborate with multi-disciplinary partners, and provide candid feedback and address performance issues expeditiously.
  • Govern multi-year budget planning, pacing, and risk management to align savings delivery with approved budgets.
  • Partner with internal teams (Regulatory, Legal, Supply Chain, Budgeting, EM&V, Corporate Affairs, Account Management, External, etc.) to protect Georgia Power's regulatory posture and promote program opportunities.
  • Maintain the highest level of customer satisfaction through problem-solving, market intelligence, and continuous improvement.
  • Lead vendor contract development, onboard vendors when needed, establish infrastructure to support programs, and implement a strategic business plan to meet objectives and goals.
  • Assess and mitigate risk by overseeing quality assurance and verification strategies, ensuring vendors are held accountable to perform in accordance with contracts and in compliance with the filed energy efficiency program implementation plans.
  • Communicate program progress, performance trends, and emerging risks to leadership and stakeholders both formally and informally with clear and accurate details.
  • Assist with program design and evaluation efforts by engaging with the Southern Company Design and Evaluation team to provide valuable feedback and drive success.


JOB REQUIREMENTS

Preferred Education & Experience
  • 4-year accredited degree with additional consideration given for advanced degrees and/or relevant industry certifications including CDSM, CEM, and BPI.
  • At least 5 years with DSM or comparable regulated program implementation
  • Strong project and/or program management including budgeting, forecasting, and the ability to develop and implement effective workflow processes.
  • Overseeing multi-program portfolios with substantial financial, regulatory, and performance accountability.
  • Leading or influencing across multiple organizations to achieve effective outcomes, regardless of the reporting relationship.
  • Reviewing and editing legal agreements and holding third-party vendors accountable to service level agreements and contract compliance.


Knowledge & Skills
  • Ability to work in a rapidly changing environment across multiple teams, with experience prioritizing time-sensitive projects and producing quality results.
  • Excellent communication skills (written, verbal, and visual/graphical) and can effectively present to internal peers, leadership, and external partners.
  • Strategic and creative problem-solving skills to improve processes and a proven track record of demonstrating critical thinking and problem-solving around complex issues.
  • Ability to effectively manage and lead through change in a dynamic business environment.
  • High comfort level with technology and leveraging data to inform decisions.


Behavioral Attributes
  • Role model of Our Values and Safety Excellence, including intentional inclusion internally as well as integrated into strategy and tactics of program implementation and customer engagement.
  • Seen as a trusted leader due to depth of expertise and knowledge, confidence, decision making authority, consistency, honesty, and integrity.
  • Ability to build and establish effective partnerships inside Georgia Power, Southern Company, across functional boundaries, and externally.
  • Support employee development by creating a safe environment where people are encouraged to learn from mistakes and celebrate successes.


About the Team

Georgia Power

About Southern Company

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.

Southern Company Careers

Join the dynamic team at Southern Company, a leader in energy innovation and a champion of sustainable practices. As one of the most respected companies in the energy sector, Southern Company offers unparalleled job opportunities that promise not only professional growth but also a commitment to diversity and leadership development.

Work You’ll Do

At Southern Company, we are not just about power generation; we are about empowering our team to innovate and lead the industry. By joining our team, you will collaborate with some of the brightest minds in the field, using your skills to solve complex problems and drive meaningful change.

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Whether you are looking for a full-time position, an internship, or a leadership role, Southern Company has a place for you. Our wide range of employment options ensures that every team member can find a path that best suits their career ambitions and skills.

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We believe in nurturing the potential of our employees through targeted diversity training, leadership workshops, and continuous professional development. Career growth at Southern Company is not just a possibility—it is an expectation.

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Southern Company’s culture is built on a foundation of respect, integrity, and inclusion. We celebrate diversity and believe that it drives innovation. Our team is our family, and we support each other in achieving personal and professional goals.

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Choosing a career at Southern Company means enjoying a range of benefits designed to enrich your life and support your lifestyle. From health and wellness programs to retirement plans, we ensure our team members are taken care of.

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Learn more about Southern Company
Size
27,000 employees
Market Cap
$77.6 billion
Industry
Energy & Utilities
Net Income
$3.1 billion
Founded
1912
5 Year Trend
+3%
Revenue
$20.3 billion
* Ladders Estimates

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