Southern Company

Technology Planning Analyst

Southern Company • $70K — $95K *
Atlanta, GA 30349In-Person
Business Services
Less than 5 years of experience
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Qualifications

  • Bachelor's degree in information systems, Business, Engineering, or related field, or relevant experience.
  • Experience coordinating or managing complex, cross-functional initiatives.
  • Strong organizational skills to handle high volume of work.
  • Proven capability to operate independently with minimal guidance.
  • Experience with data, reporting, or tracking systems.
  • Strong analytical and problem-solving abilities with financial awareness.
  • Effective communication skills for stakeholder alignment.

Responsibilities

  • Own and execute conference room lifecycle initiatives from intake to completion.
  • Drive adoption of standardized conference room processes across the organization.
  • Maintain visibility of the conference room portfolio, ensuring alignment with timelines.
  • Coordinate cross-functional teams, including Workplace Support and vendors, for seamless delivery.
  • Identify and manage risks, dependencies, and conflicts to keep initiatives on track.
  • Manage both large-scale initiatives and individual requests with accountability.
  • Track project status using planning tools like Jira or Clarity.

Benefits

  • Hybrid work model with four days in office and one day remote per week.
  • Opportunity to shape scalable processes and improve organizational efficiency.
  • Engagement with diverse cross-functional teams enhancing collaborative skills.
  • Insightful role in conference room lifecycle management leading to long-term strategic planning.
Full Job Description
Job Description

Technology Planning Analyst

Position Summary

The Technology Planning Analyst role is responsible for coordinating and executing conference room lifecycle initiatives across the enterprise. This includes managing conference room requests from initial intake through completion.

This role serves as the central point of coordination for conference room activity, ensuring cross-functional teams remain aligned and work progresses efficiently. The position also supports the design and ongoing management of the tools and processes used to track room lifecycle, cost, and status data, enabling accurate forecasting, planning, and reporting across the portfolio.

The role will play a key part in maturing the organization's approach to managing the conference room portfolio by helping establish scalable processes, improving visibility into lifecycle activity, and ensuring data is structured and reliable for long-term planning.

Key Responsibilities
  • Own and execute conference room lifecycle initiatives
    Manage all conference room requests from intake through completion, ensuring each request progresses through defined steps, approvals, and handoffs while maintaining visibility into overall status and outcomes.
  • Drive adoption of standardized conference room processes
    Proactively engage with teams across the organization to ensure conference room requests are consistently funneled through defined workflows, improving visibility, consistency, and data accuracy.
  • Maintain visibility across the conference room portfolio
    Provide a consolidated view of in-flight and planned work, ensuring alignment to timelines and organizational priorities.
  • Coordinate cross-functional teams to deliver work seamlessly
    Align Workplace Support, Facilities, TPAs, vendors, and procurement partners to ensure consistent delivery, supporting activities such as vendor engagement, quoting, and proposal review.
  • Identify and manage risks and dependencies
    Proactively track risks, dependencies, and conflicts and drive resolution to keep initiatives on track.
  • Manage both large-scale initiatives and individual requests
    Oversee portfolio programs (e.g., refresh cycles, construction projects) while managing day-to-day requests with the same level of structure and accountability.
  • Track project status using designated planning tools
    Maintain accurate tracking in tools such as Jira or Clarity, ensuring visibility into progress, timelines, and milestones.
  • Own financial tracking and execution support
    Manage PR/PO submission and track spend against plan, ensuring alignment with budget expectations and timelines.
  • Support prioritization of incoming work
    Align requests with business priorities, capacity, and budget considerations.
  • Provide regular status updates and reporting to stakeholders
    Communicate progress, risks, milestones, and financial updates to maintain transparency and alignment.
  • Help shape and improve processes and tools
    Refine how conference room lifecycle activity is tracked and managed to support scalability and long-term planning.
  • Ensure accurate data capture and reporting readiness
    Maintain consistent tracking of room status, project progress, and cost data to support forecasting and decision-making.


Education
  • Bachelor's degree in information systems, Business, Engineering, or a related field, or relevant experience


Qualifications & Skills
  • Experience coordinating or managing complex, cross-functional initiatives
  • Strong organizational skills with the ability to manage a high volume of concurrent work
  • Proven ability to operate independently and drive work forward with limited direction
  • Experience working with data, reporting, or tracking systems
  • Strong analytical and problem-solving skills with financial awareness
  • Effective communication skills to align multiple stakeholders
  • Experience working in enterprise IT or infrastructure environments preferred
  • Experience supporting large-scale programs preferred
  • Project Management Professional (PMP) certification or equivalent experience preferred


Additional Requirements
  • Ability to travel up to 10%.
  • This role follows a hybrid work model with four days in the office and one day remote per week.


About the Team

Southern Company Services

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.

Stay Connected

Keep up to date with the latest at Southern Company by following our careers blog. Gain insider perspectives, industry-leading insights, and practical tips to advance your career.

Networking and Career Advancement

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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