Asset Implementation Project Manager

Birmingham, AL

About the position

Generation Development is primarily responsible for supporting Southern Company’s retail operating companies with the siting, development, deployment and acquisition of power generation and energy storage resources. This position will lead cross functional project team(s) associated with the deployment of new, natural gas-fired or energy storage resources post-contract award through commercial operation and integration into Southern Company’s retail operating fleet.

Responsibilities

• Direct supervision of engineers/analysts as well as indirect supervision of associated and supporting functions/personnel
• Coordinating cross-functional teams including but not limited to accounting, construction, engineering design, environmental permitting and compliance, fuels, legal, plant operations, project controls, safety, and transmission
• Lead role in the negotiation, development, and/or management of contracts
• Development and implementation of appropriate solutions addressing project challenges through identification and response to all circumstances that affect the revenue requirements of the project
• Performance of economic evaluations and profitability analysis using spreadsheets, production simulation software and financial models
• Preparation and presentation of project status and results to all levels of enterprise-wide management and peer groups

Requirements

• Bachelor's or Master’s degree in engineering, applied science, mathematics, economics or finance required
• Advanced degree is desirable; MBA preferred
• Prior management experience and demonstrated success leading a cross-company, multi-function enterprise team through a large, complex project
• In-depth knowledge and demonstrated experience in the development, implementation and operation of power generation technologies highly desired
• Proven analytical skills and the ability to communicate complex topics verbally and in written form
• Proficiency with standard analytical and business software such as Microsoft Office applications is required
• Exhibited high proficiency in the development and delivery of information using PowerPoint and other visual messaging software
• Experience with fundamental production cost models such as Aurora is preferred