Southern Company

Project Manager, Strategic Communications (In Ofc 4 Days/Wk)

Southern Company$100K — $120K *
Energy & Utilities
5 - 7 years of experience
Job Overview by Ladders

Qualifications

  • Bachelor's degree required.
  • 7-12 years of experience in strategic communications or related fields.
  • Understanding of the electric utility industry and energy markets.
  • Experience with strategic initiatives involving energy infrastructure and policies preferred.
  • Strong project management and organizational skills.
  • Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
  • Ability to influence and align diverse stakeholder groups.

Responsibilities

  • Support communication strategies to advance business objectives.
  • Partner with leadership to communicate company priorities and accomplishments.
  • Shape narratives on affordability, reliability, and innovation topics.
  • Ensure message consistency across various communication methods.
  • Develop project plans and milestones for corporate initiatives.
  • Monitor issues and recommend proactive engagement strategies.
  • Create communication materials that support company priorities.

Benefits

  • In-office presence required four days a week in Atlanta, GA.
  • Opportunities for professional growth within a large organization.
  • Exposure to strategic communication initiatives across a major utility.
  • Collaboration with diverse teams and stakeholders on impactful projects.
Full Job Description
Job Description

Project Manager, Strategic Communications (Corporate Affairs)

Please Note: There will be an in-office presence expectation at 241 Ralph McGill Blvd, Atlanta, GA four (4) days per week and/or as additionally required.

Job Summary

The Project Manager, Strategic Communications supports the development and execution of strategic communications initiatives that advance Georgia Power's business objectives, strengthen stakeholder trust, and enhance the company's reputation among customers, communities, policymakers, employees, and other key audiences.

This role serves as a strategic resource to the Corporate Affairs organization, helping shape communications strategies, support enterprise-wide initiatives, and drive alignment across key business priorities.

The position operates at the intersection of communications, business strategy, issue management, and organizational coordination, ensuring the company effectively communicates its priorities, positions, and impact across the state.

This role helps identify, anticipate, and communicate the issues, opportunities, and trends shaping Georgia Power's future. Working across the organization, the Project Manager, Strategic Communications supports strategic initiatives, develops communications approaches, and provides insights that strengthen stakeholder understanding and trust.

** The successful candidate will possess strong PROJECT MANAGEMENT experience, business acumen, exceptional communication skills, sound judgment, and the ability to build relationships and influence outcomes across a diverse range of internal and external stakeholders.

Key Responsibilities

Core Areas of Responsibility

Communications Strategy & Planning
  • Support development and execution of communications strategies that advance Georgia Power's business objectives, strengthen reputation, and build stakeholder trust.
  • Partner with Corporate Affairs leadership to identify opportunities to proactively communicate company priorities, accomplishments, and positions on key issues.
  • Help shape and refine enterprise narratives around strategic topics including affordability, reliability, economic development, energy policy, customer growth, data centers, innovation, and community investment.
  • Ensure alignment and consistency of messaging across internal communications, external communications, public affairs, customer communications, and stakeholder engagement efforts.
  • Partner with communications teams to translate complex business, regulatory, and operational issues into clear and compelling messages for diverse audiences.
  • Support issue management, crisis preparedness, and rapid response efforts by coordinating communications strategies and engagement approaches.


Strategic Initiatives & Special Projects
  • Support execution of strategic priorities and special initiatives within Corporate Affairs.
  • Coordinate cross-functional projects involving communications, customer service, operations, economic development, government affairs, and external affairs teams.
  • Develop project plans, milestones, executive updates, and implementation strategies for key initiatives.
  • Monitor emerging issues, risks, and opportunities impacting Georgia Power and recommend proactive engagement strategies.
  • Support leadership planning, strategic reviews, and organizational initiatives.


Message Development & Narrative Management
  • Develop messaging frameworks, briefing materials, presentations, communications plans, and strategic content that support company priorities.
  • Monitor public sentiment, media coverage, stakeholder feedback, and emerging issues to identify communications opportunities and risks.
  • Help maintain message frameworks, narrative platforms, communication toolkits, and briefing materials that enable consistent and effective communication across the company.
  • Support development of issue-specific communications strategies related to key business priorities and emerging challenges.


Corporate Affairs Planning & Coordination
  • Improve alignment across Corporate Affairs functions and key business partners.
  • Track strategic initiatives and ensure accountability for key deliverables and commitments.
  • Support leadership meetings, planning sessions, and organizational effectiveness efforts.
  • Help establish operating rhythms and processes that improve execution, visibility, and coordination across the organization.
  • Manage Corporate Affairs planning processes, strategic reviews, issue tracking, and cross-functional coordination activities.


Industry Issues Monitoring & Analysis
  • Maintain awareness of issues shaping Georgia Power and the utility industry, including affordability, reliability, economic development, load growth, data centers, hyperscaler expansion, electrification, emerging technologies, regulatory developments, and customer expectations.
  • Analyze stakeholder feedback, policy developments, public opinion, media coverage, and industry trends to identify risks and opportunities.
  • Translate insights into communications strategies, educational initiatives, and engagement approaches that support business objectives.
  • Provide strategic recommendations to leadership on emerging issues and communications considerations.


Partner Enablement & Communications Support
  • Serve as a resource to internal teams on key company positions, strategic priorities, and emerging issues.
  • Develop and maintain communications toolkits, messaging frameworks, briefing materials, and playbooks that support consistent communication across the company.
  • Partner with project teams and business units to develop communications strategies that support strategic initiatives and enterprise priorities.
  • Help ensure communications efforts across the organization are aligned with corporate messaging and business objectives.


Qualifications
  • Bachelor's degree required.
  • 7-12 years of experience in strategic communications, corporate affairs, public affairs, government affairs, public policy, management consulting, corporate strategy, energy, technology, infrastructure, or related fields.
  • Demonstrated understanding of the electric utility industry, energy markets, regulatory environments, and the issues shaping the future of energy.
  • Experience supporting strategic initiatives involving large-load customers, energy infrastructure, grid modernization, energy policy, data centers, hyperscaler growth, or emerging technologies is preferred.
  • Experience working with or supporting hyperscalers, technology companies, large industrial customers, energy developers, infrastructure organizations, or other complex stakeholder environments is a plus.
  • Strong project management and organizational skills, with the ability to manage multiple priorities and initiatives simultaneously.
  • Excellent written, verbal, and presentation communication skills.
  • Demonstrated ability to influence without direct authority and build alignment across diverse stakeholder groups.
  • Strong business acumen and ability to connect communications strategies to organizational objectives.
  • Ability to synthesize complex business, regulatory, technical, and policy issues into clear and actionable recommendations.
  • Experience operating in highly visible, fast-paced, and matrixed organizations.


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.

Explore a World of Opportunities

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.

Innovate and Lead

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.

Grow and Develop

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.

Be Part of Our Culture

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.

Benefits That Go Beyond

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
Net Income
$3.1 billion
Founded
1912
5 Year Trend
+3%
Revenue
$20.3 billion

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