JOB SUMMARY:

Southern Company is seeking two highly skilled and experienced IT Project Manager-Senior to join our Gas Technology Services team. The successful candidate will be responsible for overseeing and managing application development projects that support our gas technology services. This role requires a strong background in IT project management, excellent leadership skills, and a deep understanding of application development processes.

The Senior Project Manager oversees several cross-functional teams to deliver medium and high-complexity projects within time, budget, and scope constraints. Handling 3-6 projects ranging from $500K to $900K each, they assemble teams, draft work plans, and manage expectations, deliverables, and outcomes for all involved parties. They track milestones, adjust plans or resources as needed, communicate status and risks, and handle change processes for assigned projects.

JOB REQUIREMENTS:

Bachelor’s degree in information technology, Computer Science, Business Administration, or a related field.

PMP (Project Management Professional) certification or equivalent preferred.

Minimum of 5 years of experience in IT project management, with a focus on application development.

Proven track record of successfully managing complex IT projects from initiation to completion.

Strong understanding of software development lifecycle (SDLC) and agile methodologies.

Excellent leadership, communication, and interpersonal skills.

Ability to manage multiple projects simultaneously and prioritize tasks effectively.

Experience with project management tools such as Microsoft Project, Clarity, JIRA, or similar.

Knowledge of the gas industry and related technologies is a plus.

MAJOR JOB RESPONSIBILITIES:

Project Planning and Execution:

Define project scope, objectives, and deliverables in collaboration with senior management and stakeholders.

Develop detailed project plans, including timelines, resource allocation, and budget estimates.

Coordinate and lead project team meetings to ensure alignment and progress.

Monitor and track project milestones and deliverables, ensuring projects are completed on time, within scope, and within budget.

Stakeholder Management:

Serve as the primary point of contact for project stakeholders, ensuring clear and consistent communication.

Manage stakeholder expectations and provide regular project updates.

Collaborate with business units, IT teams, and external vendors to ensure successful project delivery.

Risk Management:

Identify, assess, and mitigate project risks and issues.

Develop and implement risk management plans to minimize project impact.

Escalate critical issues to senior management as needed.

Resource Management:

Allocate and manage project resources, including team members, equipment, and budget.

Ensure project team members have the necessary tools and support to complete their tasks effectively.

Foster a collaborative and productive team environment.

Quality Assurance:

Ensure project deliverables meet quality standards and business requirements.

Conduct regular project reviews and implement improvements as needed.

Coordinate testing and validation activities to ensure successful application deployment.

Documentation and Reporting:

Maintain comprehensive project documentation, including project plans, status reports, and risk logs.

Prepare and present project status reports to senior management and stakeholders.

Ensure all project documentation is up-to-date and accessible

Southern Company (NYSE: SO) is a leading energy provider serving 9 million residential and commercial customers across the Southeast and beyond through its family of companies. Providing clean, safe, reliable and affordable energy with excellent service is our mission. The company has electric operating companies in three states, natural gas distribution companies in four states, a competitive generation company, a leading distributed energy infrastructure company with national capabilities, a fiber optics network, and telecommunications services. Through an industry-leading commitment to innovation, resilience, and sustainability, we are taking action to meet our customers’ and communities’ needs while advancing our commitment to net zero emissions by 2050. Our uncompromising values ensure we put the needs of those we serve at the center of everything we do and are the key to our sustained success. We are transforming energy into economic, environmental and social progress for tomorrow. Our corporate culture and hiring practices have earned the company national awards and recognition from numerous organizations, including Forbes, Military Times, DiversityInc, Black Enterprise, J.D. Power, Fortune, Human Rights Campaign and more. To learn more, visit www.southerncompany.com.

Southern Company is an equal opportunity employer where an applicant's qualifications are considered without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, disability, veteran status, genetic information, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, or any other basis prohibited by law.

Job Identification: 7692

Job Category: Information Technology

Job Schedule: Full time

Company: Southern Company Services