Project Coordinator (E3-6) – Transmission Project Management Organization (PMO)
The Project Coordinator – Communication serves as a strategic communicator within the Transmission Project Management Organization (PMO), responsible for developing, executing, and refining communications plans that connect project milestones, accomplishments, and upcoming initiatives and strategic priorities to internal and external stakeholders. This role ensures clarity, transparency, and alignment across the Transmission PMO, partner organizations, and senior leadership by translating complex project management concepts into clear, actionable insights. Creativity, innovation, and business acumen are essential as this role will help shape the PMO’s communication strategy during a record period of growth in Georgia. Success requires ability to work autonomously, leveraging multiple communication platforms, and crafting compelling content that informs, inspires, and drives engagement.
This position will report to the Customer Choice Manager within the Transmission PMO.
This position is located at 241 Ralph McGill Blvd in Atlanta, GA and is a hybrid role (four days in the office, one day remote).
Key Responsibilities
•Develop and implement internal communication strategies that support PMO initiatives, ensuring timely, consistent, and transparent updates to stakeholders across the project lifecycle.
•Design milestone-based communication plans to highlight key accomplishments, track progress, and flag critical milestones for strategic messaging to internal leaders at various levels.
•Collaborate with internal partner organizations to align messaging for external communications to customers and partners.
•Assist project managers in crafting clear, concise messages for project stakeholders that reinforce project objectives, timelines, and outcomes.
•Support leadership communications by developing executive-ready materials, including presentations, talking points, dashboards, and one-pagers for senior leadership updates.
•Develop and maintain an internal communication calendar aligned with stage gates, major milestones, and governance reviews; ensure proactive planning and timely delivery of communications.
•Tailor messaging by audience and leadership level defining what, when, and how information is communicated to ensure clarity and impact.
•Create standardized communication tools and templates (emails, dashboards, presentations, FAQ, infographics, etc.) to promote consistency across PMO projects.
•Track and measure communication effectiveness through KPIs such as engagement rates, leadership feedback, and milestone awareness; use insights to continuously improve communication impact.
•Collaborate with PMO teams (project managers, schedule analysts, and cost analysts) to gather accurate data for communications, translating technical information into accessible, plain-language summaries.
•Work with leadership to develop internal communication strategies that address upcoming PMO changes and initiatives that impact the PMO employees and/or partner organizations.
•Champion creativity and innovation in messaging and presentation formats, leveraging multiple platforms (Microsoft 365, PowerBI, Adobe Creative Cloud, Canva, etc.) to deliver engaging content.
•Ensure compliance with PMO governance standards, maintaining communication artifacts, stakeholder maps, and distribution lists in designated repositories.
JOB REQUIREMENTS
Educational/Certification Requirements:
•Bachelor’s degree in communications, Public Relations, Business, Project Management, Engineering, or related field preferred
•Minimum of three years of experience in project communications, project management, or technical communications
•Electric Utility experience strongly preferred.
•Experience with Primavera P6 and/or Microsoft Project (ability to read and interpret schedules) strongly preferred.
•Familiarity with risk registers and stage-gate governance a plus
•Exposure to change management framework (e.g., ADKAR) and executive communications preferred.
• Working knowledge of Adobe Create Cloud (Illustrator, InDesign) or equivalent tools for visual storytelling a plus.
Knowledge, Skills, And Competencies
•Exceptional written and verbal communication skills with ability to craft, concise messaging for diverse audiences, including senior leadership.
•Ability to develop and execute internal communication strategies that enhance awareness, engagement, and alignment across the project lifecycle.
•Strong understanding of project management principles, including schedules, milestones, dependencies, and risk management.
•Creative and innovative mindset with ability to design visually appealing, impactful content across multiple digital platforms.
•Strong organizational and prioritization skills; thrives in a fast-paced, multi-project environment with firm deadlines.
•Business-savvy and autonomous, capable of shaping new communication processes and strategies with minimal oversight.
•Collaborative and service-oriented approach, comfortable engaging with cross-functional teams and leadership to refine messaging and ensure consistency.
•Ability to translate complex technical or project data into clear, actionable insights for both technical and non-technical audiences.
•Proficiency in Microsoft 365 (PowerPoint, Word, and Excel), graphic tools (e.g., Canva, Adobe Express) and PowerBI for basic dashboard storytelling.
Georgia Power is the largest electric subsidiary of Southern Company (NYSE: SO), America's premier energy company. Value, Reliability, Customer Service and Stewardship are the cornerstones of the Company's promise to 2.6 million customers in all but four of Georgia's 159 counties. Committed to delivering clean, safe, reliable, and affordable energy at rates below the national average, Georgia Power maintains a diverse, innovative generation mix that includes nuclear, coal and natural gas, as well as renewables such as solar, hydroelectric and wind. Georgia Power focuses on delivering world-class service to its customers every day and the Company is recognized by J.D. Power and Associates as an industry leader in customer satisfaction. For more information, visit www.GeogiaPower.com and connect with the Company on Facebook (Facebook.com/GeorgiaPower), Twitter (Twitter.com/GeorgiaPower) and Instagram (Instagram.com/ga_power).
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: 17536
Job Category: Engineering
Job Schedule: Full time
Company: Georgia Power
