Project Manager – Training Governance
Position Overview
The Training Governance Project Manager will serve as the strategic liaison between Training Support Services and the Training Council. This role ensures smooth governance operations by coordinating recommendations and decisions, driving follow through on council action items, and proactively identifying process issues that require council attention. The ideal candidate excels in communication, demonstrates strong initiative, and has deep knowledge of training processes and organizational training operations.
Key Responsibilities
Council Governance & Communication
- Serve as the primary communication channel between Training Support Services and the Training Council.
- Deliver clear, concise, and timely recommendations from Training Support teams to the council.
- Communicate council decisions, priorities, and next steps back to Training Support teams.
- Prepare meeting materials, summaries, documentation, and presentations.
- Track, manage, and close all action items assigned during council meetings.
Process Improvement & Issue Identification
- Monitor training operations to identify bottlenecks, gaps, confusion, or governance needs.
- Surface issues requiring council input and coordinate with stakeholders for resolution.
- Recommend improvements to governance, communication practices, and workflow alignment.
Learning Management Systems (LMS) Governance & Coordination
- Partner with Workforce Intelligence to configure and optimize the LMS, including user‑defined areas, governance standards, and structural updates.
- Lead the effort to clean up existing LMS content and ensure alignment with Training Support Services and council governance.
- Support implementation of LMS improvements and governance changes across the organization.
Project Management
- Develop and manage project plans, schedules, and timelines for governance‑related initiatives.
- Ensure projects related to council decisions or LMS improvements are effectively executed.
- Coordinate with cross‑functional teams to gather data, analyze needs, and prepare reports for leadership and council review.
- Maintain governance documents and other publications to ensure consistency in processes, methodology, and adherence to governance standards.
Required Skills & Qualifications
Core Competencies
- Exceptional communication skills — able to clearly convey recommendations, decisions, and complex information.
- High degree of initiative and ownership — proactive in identifying issues and driving work forward.
- Strong project management skills, including planning, prioritization, tracking work, and managing multiple efforts simultaneously.
- Knowledge of training processes, learning workflows, and organizational training operations.
- Stakeholder engagement skills — able to influence, collaborate, and build strong relationships across teams.
- Analytical mindset — able to identify trends, interpret data, and surface governance needs.
Preferred Qualifications
- Experience supporting steering committees, councils, or governance bodies.
- Familiarity with LMS and training technology governance.
- Experience in training development, training coordination, or training operations.
- Experience with process improvement or organizational change.
Education & Experience
- Bachelor’s degree in business, communication, education, organizational development, or a related field.
- 3+ years of experience in project management, training, governance, or related roles.
About Southern Company
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: 17580
Job Category: Training
Job Schedule: Full time
Company: Southern Company Services
