Project Controls – Applications, Metrics, Risk & Support
** This position requires an in-office presence four (4) days per week**
JOB SUMMARY
The Project Controls Manager is responsible for providing leadership and strategic direction for the Project Controls Applications, Metrics, Risk, Training and Support organization within the Georgia Power Transmission PMO.
This leader oversees teams responsible for:
- Development and maintenance of project controls documentation, metrics, KPIs, dashboards, and executive reporting
- Earned Value Management System (EVMS) implementation, governance, and continuous improvement
- Improvement and implementation of risk management processes, risk modeling, reporting, and contingency analytics
- Administration, support, and enhancement of PMO applications and data platforms
- Data governance, quality assurance, and analytics supporting project controls decision-making
- User support, training, and adoption of project controls tools and processes
- Training strategy development, refinement and implementation
The team serves as the center of excellence for project controls methodologies, data management, reporting, and technology enablement across Transmission Project Management.
The successful candidate will collaborate closely with Project Controls, Project Management, PSS, TO, Construction, Land and other Southern Company organizations to develop and maintain integrated project controls capabilities that improve forecasting accuracy, risk visibility, earned value performance, and executive decision-making. This role will drive the implementation and long-term sustainability of modern project controls processes and technologies, including integrated analytics platforms and digital transformation initiatives.
Job Requirements
Education
- B.S./B.A. in Engineering, Construction Management, Business, Information Systems, Data Analytics, Finance, or related field required
- Advanced degree and/or PMP, EVP, PMI-SP, RMP, PE, or similar certification is a plus
Experience and Knowledge
- Proven leadership skills and demonstrated history of change leadership and problem solving
- Formal supervisory experience with performance management responsibilities required, with leadership of leaders a plus
- Experience in the utility industry, preferably with Transmission
- Knowledge of key project control concepts and how they lead to execution success
- Experience identifying and developing metrics, dashboards, KPIs, and executive reports
- Experience translating business needs into process or technical solutions
- Experience managing teams through change
- Demonstrated experience with large-scale transformations, process improvements, and organizational change initiatives
- Demonstrated experience of successful initiatives requiring cross-functional collaboration
Key Responsibilities
- Project Controls Governance
+ Lead development and governance of PMO Project Controls standards, procedures, methodologies, and performance measurement frameworks
+ Ensure consistent application of EVMS, risk management, reporting, and analytics processes across the PMO
+ Identify opportunities to improve project controls maturity and organizational effectiveness
+ Lead implementation, adoption, and continuous improvement of Earned Value Management practices
+ Establish EVMS governance, training, performance reporting, and compliance expectations
+ Drive integration of scope, schedule, and cost performance measurement processes
+ Lead transition and execution of PMO risk management processes
+ Implement standards for risk identification, assessment, mitigation planning, and monitoring
+ Support quantitative risk analysis, Monte Carlo modeling, contingency management, and risk-based decision making
- Metrics & Performance Analytics
+ Establish and maintain project controls KPIs and portfolio performance metrics
+ Oversee development and maintenance of dashboards, executive reporting packages, and management scorecards
+ Analyze trends and leading indicators across schedule, cost, risk, and project execution performance
+ Deliver actionable insights that support business and portfolio decisions
+ Lead the Application Support team responsible for PMO technology platforms
+ Establish tool governance, prioritization, enhancement planning, and user support processes
+ Partner with IT, vendors, and business stakeholders to implement new capabilities and technologies
+ Enhance enterprise records management processes, procedures, governance and controls
- Data Governance & Quality
+ Establish standards for project controls data quality, integrity, accessibility, and reporting consistency
+ Drive process improvements that improve confidence in project controls information
+ Development and refinement of PMO Training strategy
+ Training development and deployment to PMO
- Leadership & Organizational Development
+ Recruit, develop, coach, and mentor a high-performing team
+ Foster a culture of accountability, collaboration, innovation, and continuous improvement
+ Lead organizational change management efforts associated with new processes, tools, and methodologies
+ Promote knowledge sharing and sound change management across PMO and its partners
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: 20665
Job Category: Engineering
Job Schedule: Full time
Company: Georgia Power
