Southern Company

Project Controls Analyst- Birmingham

Southern Company$70K — $95K *
Energy & Utilities
Less than 5 years of experience
Job Overview by Ladders

Qualifications

  • Bachelor's degree in business, engineering, information systems, finance, data analytics, or project management preferred.
  • Experience in project performance reporting and business intelligence is essential.
  • Proficient in Microsoft Power BI and Excel; experience with Copilot and Power Platform preferred.
  • Familiarity with project controls, financial management, and portfolio reporting is a plus.
  • Previous experience in utility, engineering, construction, or nuclear fields is advantageous.

Responsibilities

  • Develop and publish project performance reports and executive dashboards.
  • Analyze and interpret cost, schedule, and performance data to uncover trends and risks.
  • Support business intelligence and data visualization initiatives for PMO leadership.
  • Utilize Power BI and Excel to enhance reporting quality and efficiency.
  • Standardize reporting methods and metrics across the PMO.
  • Transform complex data into actionable insights for leadership decision-making.
  • Partner with various stakeholders to ensure timely and precise reporting.
  • Identify automation opportunities to streamline regular reporting processes.

Benefits

  • Opportunity for professional growth in business intelligence and project management.
  • Collaboration with diverse teams across the organization.
  • Engagement with emerging technologies in reporting and analytics.
  • Potential for contributing to continuous improvement initiatives.
  • Work in a supportive environment that promotes safety and integrity.
Full Job Description
Job Description

Job Description:

Southern Nuclear Company

Project Management Office - PMO
Location: Birmingham, Alabama

PMO Business Intelligence & Project Performance Analyst

Job Summary

The PMO Business Intelligence & Project PerformanceAnalyst supports project and portfolio performance reporting, business intelligence, and data visualization for the Southern Nuclear Project Management Office. This role develops and maintains executive reports, dashboards, scorecards, KPIs, and portfolio analytics that support project governance, project controls, financial visibility, and leadership decision-making. The analyst will consolidate, validate, analyze, and report project performance data from multiple sources, including project controls, finance, schedule, cost, risk, and portfolio management systems. This position will work closely with PMO leadership, Project Controls, Finance, Project Managers, and other stakeholders to provide accurate, consistent, and actionable performance information across the Southern Nuclear project portfolio.

Key Responsibilities
  • Develop, maintain, and publish project performance reports, executive dashboards, scorecards, KPIs, and portfolio analytics.
  • Analyze cost, schedule, forecast, resource, risk, and project performance data to identify trends, issues, risks, and improvement opportunities.
  • Support portfolio-level reporting, business intelligence, and data visualization for PMO leadership and project stakeholders.
  • Use Power BI, Microsoft Excel, Microsoft Copilot, Power Platform, and other tools to improve reporting efficiency, data quality, and performance insights.
  • Support standardization of PMO reporting methods, metrics, dashboards, and portfolio analytics.
  • Translate project controls, finance, schedule, cost, and portfolio data into clear business insights and leadership reporting.
  • Support finance, project, and cost management system reporting, including dashboards, data validation, reporting improvements, and system-related analytics.
  • Partner with PMO, Project Controls, Finance, Project Managers, and system stakeholders to ensure reporting is accurate, timely, and aligned with governance expectations.
  • Identify opportunities to automate recurring reports, improve data quality, and enhance reporting processes.
  • Support continuous improvement of PMO reporting, project controls visibility, and portfolio performance management.


Job Requirements

Education
  • Bachelor's degree in business, engineering, information Systems, Finance, Data Analytics, Project Management, or a related field is preferred.
  • Equivalent combination of education and experience may be considered.
  • Advanced degree is a plus.


Experience
  • Experience with project performance reporting, business intelligence, analytics, or data management.
  • Experience developing dashboards, reports, scorecards, and KPIs from multiple data sources.
  • Experience with Microsoft Power BI and Microsoft Excel required.
  • Experience with Microsoft Copilot, Power Platform, automation tools, or similar technologies preferred.
  • Experience supporting project management, project controls, financial management, portfolio reporting, or cost management functions preferred.
  • Experience in utility, engineering, construction, capital project, or nuclear environments preferred.


Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities
  • Strong analytical, problem-solving, and critical-thinking skills.
  • Strong understanding of business intelligence, project controls, portfolio analytics, and project performance reporting.
  • Ability to translate complex project data into clear, actionable insights for leadership.
  • Ability to develop executive dashboards, scorecards, reports, and data visualizations.
  • Strong communication, organization, and collaboration skills.
  • Ability to work effectively with PMO, Project Controls, Finance, Project Managers, and system stakeholders.
  • Ability to support reporting standardization, continuous improvement, automation, and effective use of reporting tools.


Leadership and Behaviors
  • Model Southern Nuclear values and standards.
  • Promote safety, accountability, integrity, and continuous improvement.
  • Demonstrate ownership of reporting accuracy, data quality, and customer service.
  • Build trust and credibility with coworkers, project teams, and leadership.
  • Support innovation and practical use of emerging technologies to improve reporting and analytics.


Travel Requirements
  • Up to 10% travel to Southern Nuclear and Southern Company locations is required.


About the Team

Southern Nuclear

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.

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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.

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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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Southern Company is at the forefront of technological innovation in the energy sector. Our team members are encouraged to lead projects and initiatives that push the boundaries of what is possible in energy production and management.

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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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Learn more about Southern Company
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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