Organization Description
Southern Nuclear
Job Description
Project Manager – Project Management Office (PMO)- This position can site at any SNC site.
JOB SUMMARY:
Southern Nuclear Operating Company (SNC) operates one of the nation’s most respected nuclear generating fleets. The Project Management Office (PMO) provides governance, oversight, and strategic guidance to ensure consistent project execution across the fleet. We are seeking an experienced Project Manager to join the PMO team to support project assessments, lifecycle management, and audit functions for projects of varying complexity.
The successful candidate will be responsible for facilitating project governance, conducting independent assessments, and providing oversight to ensure compliance with industry best practices, regulatory requirements, and SNC standards. This role will interface with project teams across multiple nuclear sites, providing leadership and support to drive superior performance, safety, and reliability in project execution.
JOB REQUIREMENTS:
Education Requirements
• Bachelor’s degree in Engineering, Business Administration, Project Management, or a related discipline from an accredited college or university is required.
• Project Management Professional (PMP) certification or equivalent is strongly preferred.
• Advanced degree or specialized training in project management or nuclear industry operations is a plus.
Experience Preferences:
• Minimum of five (5) years of project management experience, preferably within a highly regulated industry such as nuclear energy, power generation, or utilities.
• Experience managing or overseeing complex, multi-disciplinary projects across all phases of the project lifecycle.
• Demonstrated experience applying project governance frameworks, risk management, and quality assurance principles.
• Prior experience conducting project assessments, audits, or performance reviews is highly desirable.
• Working knowledge of nuclear industry standards, regulatory requirements, and best practices (e.g., INPO, NRC, PMI) preferred.
Knowledge, Skills & Abilities
• Strong understanding of project management methodologies, including planning, scheduling, budgeting, and performance tracking.
• Ability to assess project health and compliance with governance standards and provide actionable recommendations for improvement.
• Expertise in risk identification, mitigation strategies, and change management processes.
• Ability to lead cross-functional teams and influence project outcomes through collaboration and effective communication.
• Proficiency in project management tools and software (e.g., Primavera, MS Project, Power BI).
• Exceptional analytical and problem-solving skills with the ability to synthesize complex information and present clear findings.
• Strong organizational skills with the ability to manage multiple priorities and deadlines.
• Excellent written and oral communication skills, including the ability to prepare and present reports to senior management.
• Ability to work effectively with diverse teams across multiple plant sites and corporate offices.
• Self-starter with the ability to work independently and exercise sound judgment.
• Maintain unescorted access to all SNC facilities.
Behavioral Attributes:
• Demonstrate Our Values – Safety First, Unquestionable Trust, Superior Performance, and Total Commitment.
• Honest, respectful, and fair; acts with integrity in all interactions.
• Dedicated to superior performance and continuous improvement.
• Prioritizes safety, teamwork, and diversity while fostering collaboration across the organization.
• Committed to the success of employees, customers, and shareholders.
• Self-directed with strong initiative and results-oriented mindset.
• Customer-focused and driven to deliver excellence in project outcomes.
Please note: This position may require successful completion of SNC Initial Project Management or Engineering Training as a condition of continued employment. The training is several weeks long and may require studying after work hours.
Southern Nuclear , a subsidiary of Southern Company (NYSE: SO), is a leader among the nation’s nuclear energy facility operators and an innovator in advanced nuclear technologies. Southern Nuclear is an essential part of Southern Company’s energy portfolio, operating over 8,200 MW across eight nuclear energy units in Alabama and Georgia at the Joseph M. Farley Nuclear Plant near Dothan, Ala., the Edwin I. Hatch Nuclear Plant near Baxley, Ga., and the Alvin W. Vogtle Electric Generating Plant near Waynesboro, Ga.
The company recently achieved commercial operation on Vogtle Units 3&4, representing an historic achievement for the nuclear industry and the country. Vogtle Units 3&4 are the first new nuclear units to reach commercial operation and be built in the United States in the last three decades. Southern Nuclear is a recognized leader in the industry in nuclear and fuel innovation, having been the first to deploy Accident Tolerant Fuels and winning over 10 consecutive Top Innovative Practice (TIP) Awards and eight EPRI awards.
For more than 40 years, Southern Nuclear has operated nuclear energy facilities at the highest levels of safety and reliability, generating carbon-free electricity for millions of homes and businesses. The company’s headquarters is in Birmingham, Ala.
Twitter: @SouthernNuclear; Facebook: facebook.com/southernnuclear; www.southernnuclear.com
Southern Company (NYSE: SO ) is a leading energy provider serving 9 million 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 solutions provider 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 customers' and communities' needs while advancing our goal of net-zero greenhouse gas 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 has been recognized by a variety of organizations, earning the company awards and recognitions that reflect Our Values and dedication to service. To learn more, visit www.southerncompany.com .
Southern Company invests in the well-being of its employees and their families through a comprehensive total rewards strategy that includes competitive base salary, annual incentive awards for eligible employees and health, welfare and retirement benefits designed to support physical, financial, and emotional/social well-being. This position may also be eligible for additional compensation, such as an incentive program, with the amount of any bonus/awards subject to the terms and conditions of the applicable incentive plan(s). A summary of the benefits offered for this position can be found here https://seo.nlx.org/southernco/pdf/SOCO-Benefits.pdf . Additional and specific details about total compensation and benefits will also be provided during the hiring process.
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: 16767
Job Category: Power Plant Operations & Maintenance
Job Schedule: Full time
Company: Southern Nuclear
