Primavera Interface Developer
Location: Atlanta, GA or Birmingham, AL (Onsite 4 days a week)
Job Summary
The Primavera Center of Excellence (COE) within Southern Company’s Technology Organization (Enterprise Technology Solutions) implements and supports enterprise scheduling and project controls applications used across Generation (Fossil, Hydro, and Nuclear), Transmission, Distribution, Technical Shared Services, and Project Management Offices (PMOs). This role develops and supports integrations (inbound/outbound interfaces), reports, and related automation primarily for Oracle Primavera Unifier and Primavera P6, and for connected systems such as Maximo and other enterprise applications. The position partners with business users, vendors, and internal technology teams to gather requirements, design solutions, deliver enhancements, and provide production support. Strong experience with C#, .NET, and Java development, SQL, and integration middleware (e.g., SSIS or BizTalk) is required; experience with reporting and analytics tools (e.g., Power BI, SSRS, or Oracle BI) is strongly preferred.
Job Responsibilities
- Provide production support, develop, and maintain integrations involving Primavera Unifier, Primavera P6, Maximo, ScheduleAnywhere, TEAMS, PCTS, eSOMS Clearance and Tagging, and other connected enterprise systems as needed
- Lead requirements gathering with business stakeholders; translate needs into functional requirements and technical specifications
- Configure and administer supported applications to meet business and technical requirements (as applicable to the assigned systems)
- Coordinate with software vendors for issue resolution, upgrades, patches, and support escalations
- Collaborate with internal technology partners (e.g., Security, Database, Infrastructure, and Application Services) to design, implement, and support reliable solutions
- Execute software change management activities (release planning, approvals, deployments, documentation, and validation)
- Develop and maintain strong knowledge of core business processes and how they are enabled by the Primavera suite and related applications
- Build and maintain effective working relationships with stakeholders across Southern Company’s operating companies and Southern Company Services
- Support project planning and delivery by providing estimates, status updates, risks/issues, and progress reporting to leaders and customers
First 6–12 Months Expectations
- Independently support priority Unifier/P6 interfaces and resolve production incidents within agreed service levels
- Deliver interface enhancements (requirements → design → build → test → deploy) with clear documentation and stakeholder sign-off
- Improve reliability/observability of integrations through better logging, monitoring, and runbooks
- Establish trusted partnerships with key business users, vendors, and internal platform teams
Job Requirements
Required Qualifications
- Hands-on application development experience building and supporting integrations using C#, .NET, and Java
- Experience with integration middleware such as SSIS and/or BizTalk
- Strong SQL skills and experience working with relational databases (SQL Server and/or Oracle)
- Experience implementing and supporting software solutions provided by external vendors
- Knowledge of software development life cycle (SDLC) practices, change management, and production support processes
- Demonstrated experience delivering projects/enhancements on time and within budget constraints
- Demonstrated ability to collaborate effectively on cross-functional teams and deliver results
- Strong stakeholder management skills; able to build effective working relationships with employees, peers, and leaders
- Strong written and verbal communication skills, including the ability to explain technical concepts to non-technical audiences
- Working knowledge of existing and emerging information technologies relevant to enterprise application integration
- Ability to coordinate work across multiple technology functions (e.g., Security, Database, Infrastructure, and Application Services)
Preferred Qualifications
- Experience with Primavera Unifier and/or Primavera P6 technical implementation and support
- Experience working in a Citrix environment
- Experience with WebLogic (or similar Java application servers)
- Experience with reporting/analytics tools such as Power BI, SSRS, Oracle BI, or similar
- Knowledge of project management concepts and/or finance/accounting in support of project controls processes
Education
- BS or BA degree in Computer Science, Information Technology or related field is preferred
Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities
- Excellent problem-solving skills and troubleshooting skills
- Strong team leadership and project management skills are desired
- Ability to think strategically and act tactically
- Ability to understand strategies to meet customer needs and contribute to achievement of organizational goals
- Ability to build strong relationships with customers, vendors, and other Technology Organization team members
- Excellent technical, consulting, and communication skills
Behavioral Attributes
- Safety oriented and customer focused
- Exemplify Southern Company’s Our Values behavioral expectations including Safety First, Intentional Inclusion, Act with Integrity, and Superior Performance
- Self-starter with initiative to work independently with minimal supervision
- Work well with cross-functional teams
- Dependable
- Confident conversation leader
Other Requirements
- Work location in Birmingham or Atlanta
- Limited Travel
- Signature of Intellectual Property Agreement form is required for all Southern Company Technology Organization employees
- Must be able to pass nuclear background check
This position falls under the company’s Insider Threat Program and will have access to, and control over sensitive data, systems or assets. Enhanced personnel screening, which includes a background review, drug screen and psychological assessment, will be required if you are selected for this position
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: 18333
Job Category: Information Technology
Job Schedule: Full time
Company: Southern Company Services
