The UNITE Program Manager is a key role within the Office of UNITE, tasked with providing leadership and project (program) delivery for the UNITE Consortium. This role involves planning, directing, and implementing specific UNITE deliverables, supporting the UNITE Program Lead in delivering its strategic goals and projects (programs). The Program Manager will work closely with various project and member teams, including the CISO Team, UNITE Leadership Team (ULT), Core Team, and Survey Coordinators.
Key Responsibilities:
- Support key UNITE projects and programs under the leadership and direction of the UNITE Executive Director
- Provide support to the UNITE CISO Team in its strategic expectations directed by the CIO Team.
- Lead the planning and execution of the annual Business Metrics project, managing data input and reporting efforts.
- Utilize advanced data visualization tools, Power BI, reporting and analyzing business metrics.
- Provide management oversight to UNITE’s Survey Process, establishing and managing end-to-end operational standards, improving survey process and products, and producing quarterly performance metrics.
- Lead survey execution; providing support to survey coordinators.
- Design and implement Modern SharePoint sites for the consortium, ensuring smooth platform transition and maintenance and compliance with UNITE policies.
- Manage end-to-end UNITE financial processes, including invoicing schedules and process accuracy and timeliness in support of member needs.
- Support the planning and execution of UNITE CISO and ULT meetings.
- Provide connection and collaboration support, training, direction, and mentoring to other staff members within the Office of UNITE, fostering an expert to novice learning environment.
Qualifications:
- 8-10 years of strong project management experience, successfully leading and completing projects required
- Bachelor’s degree in business administration, Management, Information Technology, or a related field. A master’s degree is preferred.
- Proven experience in leadership roles within a consortium or large enterprise, preferably in the technology departments of electric and gas utility companies.
- Knowledge of data reporting and analysis, emphasizing data-driven projects.
- Proficiency in data visualization and reporting using Power BI, to communicate business metrics.
- Demonstrated expertise in designing and delivering Modern SharePoint solutions.
- Experience with financial processes for membership management of consortium.
- Excellent communication and interpersonal skills for a broad range of stakeholders.
- Strong written and oral communication skills, emphasizing concise and clear communication.
- Mastery of Office suite of tools, emphasizing effective project management and communication.
Working Conditions:
- This position requires occasional travel to consortium offsite meetings.
- Work office environment will include in-office 4 days a week and leverage virtual collaboration tools.
About UNITE:
UNITE is an elective, member supported and funded multi-million-dollar operational enterprise, whose lead participants are C suite information technology leaders. UNITE provides facilitated connections and among its members to address complex business and technology challenges. UNITE provides a forum for members to connect and share information on innovative, best practice solutions for technology and business challenges.
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: 19342
Job Category: Information Technology
Company: Southern Company Services
