Southern Company

Project Mgr - Customer Choice Data Centers

Southern Company • $90K — $120K *
Atlanta, GA 30349In-Person
Energy & Utilities
5 - 7 years of experience
Yesterday
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Qualifications

  • Bachelor's degree required.
  • 5-8 years of experience in Marketing, Sales, and Region Operations; data center customer interface preferred.
  • Familiarity with utility operations, power delivery, and finance essential.
  • Strong knowledge of company policies, procedures, and Georgia regulations is crucial.
  • Proven leadership skills and a strategic yet results-driven mindset required.
  • Strong financial acumen regarding project evaluations and profitability models needed.
  • Excellent interpersonal and communication skills, capable of presenting to various audiences.

Responsibilities

  • Lead data center projects as the primary customer liaison and manage lifecycle from intake to energization.
  • Coordinate cross-functional teams to ensure timely accomplishment of project milestones and issue resolution.
  • Facilitate project intake processes with data center customers while providing constructive feedback.
  • Manage scheduling of key legal documentation with customer and internal stakeholders.
  • Communicate project status updates, milestones, and risks to both customers and internal teams.
  • Collaborate with Transmission PMO and Business Solutions for a seamless construction experience.
  • Ensure an effective transition to Key Account Managers post-project energization.

Benefits

  • Opportunity to significantly influence customer choice projects.
  • Collaborative environment leveraging cross-functional teamwork.
  • Access to a robust support network within Georgia Power.
  • Engagement in strategic business development efforts.
  • Focus on continuous improvement and innovative process enhancement.
Full Job Description
Job Description

Project Manager - Customer Choice Data Centers

Description

Act as the primary liaison for data center customers, bridging internal and external stakeholders while building strong relationships through a deep understanding of client needs and proactive communication of project updates, risks, and milestones. Lead cross-functional projects and manage the project lifecycle from intake to energization; coordinating with cross functional teams to deliver projects on time and within scope.

Support business development efforts by assisting in identifying new opportunities, developing proposals and agreements, and providing market insight to strengthen GPC's data center strategy. Support contract process and compliance by coordinating contracting with customer while ensuring company requirements are met.

Job Experience and Education
  • Four-year degree required.
  • Five to eight years of experience in Marketing, Sales and Region Operations required. Experience in interfacing with data center customers, team and individual project management, problem resolution, and working customer choice projects desired.
  • Excellent overall knowledge of company operations, policies and procedures, power delivery, finance and the utility industry in general.


Job Knowledge, Skills & Abilities
  • Direct working knowledge of GPC's data center strategy, including its goals and guidelines.
  • Proven track record of success as a leader (formal or informal roles). Strategic, yet results oriented.
  • Thorough understanding of financial techniques for evaluating projects including the Company's costing, forecasting and profitability model (PRICEM). Ability to communicate effectively with customers on financial issues.
  • Thorough understanding of the Company's filed Rates, Rules and Regulations, the Georgia Territorial Electric Service Act, and existing anti-trust regulations.
  • Thorough technical knowledge of transmission and distribution practices.
  • Proven sales and negotiation skills. Demonstrated ability to ask open-ended questions and effectively probe for needed information to discover customer motivations and decision criteria. Experience in preparing professional presentations and sales proposals and presenting them to groups.
  • Excellent interpersonal skills, oral and written communication skills; ability to convey information in a manner that is compelling and convincing; ability to interface with individuals at all levels inside and outside the company.
  • Ability to work effectively across functions, engaging others, influencing others, building coalitions, and leading cross-functional teams.
  • Strong entrepreneurial skills with the ability to think outside the box. Imaginative and innovative problem-solver.
  • Strong organizational and project management skills. Self-motivated and well-organized.
  • Ability to successfully operate in an intensely competitive environment with competing deadlines.


Job Responsibilities
  • Project leader on all data center projects assigned serving as primary customer liaison while managing the project lifecycle from intake to energization while developing strong customer relationships.
  • Lead cross-functional coordination to execute project milestones, resolve issues, and ensure timely delivery of project requirements from intake through energization.
  • Walk data center customers through the project intake process and provide feedback.
  • Coordinate the process and timing of key legal documentation with customers and internal stakeholders.
  • Serve as the primary point of contact for communicating project status, milestones, and risk to customers and internal stakeholders.
  • Primary contact coordinating with Transmission PMO, Business Solutions, and others to ensure premium customer experience during construction phase of project.
  • Ensure seamless transition to Key Account Managers (KAMs) upon project energization.


Behavioral Attributes
  • Must exhibit the "Our Values" behaviors: defined as Safety First, Intentional Inclusion, Act with integrity, and Superior Performance
  • Ability to work effectively with others in a team environment, manage multiple demands & priorities, use good judgment & make sound decisions on behalf of Georgia Power Company
  • Be receptive to change and seek ways to improve processes, competitiveness, and communication
  • Demonstrate high energy and strong initiative
  • Self-directed and confident in any business setting


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.

Join Our Team

Ready to power up your career? Explore the job opportunities at Southern Company today. We are actively hiring and looking for passionate, curious, and solution-driven individuals. Enhance your skills, join a community of innovators, and work towards a sustainable future.

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At Southern Company, networking and internal mobility are key components of career advancement. Connect with leaders, engage in cross-departmental projects, and take your professional journey to new heights.

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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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