Capacity Procurement Project Manager
Job Description
Capacity Procurement Project Manager
System Planning – Generation Procurement
This position will be located at GPC Headquarters in Atlanta, GA
WORK LOCATION, SCHEDULE & TRAVEL
- This position will be located at GPC Headquarters in Atlanta, GA.
- Hybrid work schedule (both in-office and telecommute); currently four (4) days in-office and one (1) day telecommute.
- Relocation assistance may be provided if the successful candidate does not currently live within a reasonable commute distance.
- This position will require some travel (day and overnight, up to 25%) and the ability to work successfully in a remote/virtual environment with access to internet service.
JOB SUMMARY
These are exciting and transformative times in Southern Company’s history and the power industry. As customer demand grows and the generation fleet evolves, the need for reliable, affordable, and forward‑looking capacity resources has never been more critical. The Capacity Procurement team sits at the center of this transformation. Our mission is simple but essential: ensure Southern Company has the reliable and affordable generation capacity it needs today and decades into the future.
The Capacity Procurement team plays a pivotal role, working cross-functionally across the Company to develop and administer Request for Proposals (RFPs) to procure resources to meet the growing load needs for Southern Company’s retail operating companies (Alabama Power Company, Georgia Power Company, and Mississippi Power Company), which includes the evaluation, due diligence, and selection of these future generation proposals.
The role will primarily support Georgia Power Company’s capacity RFP activities through all phases of the RFP process, including the initial RFP design through commercial operation or delivery commencement. This position will also support the structuring and development of the associated commercial contracts which include Power Purchase Agreements (PPAs), and Asset Purchase Agreements (APAs) for existing operating assets.
Job Duties & Responsibilities:
- Lead the lifecycle development and administration of capacity RFPs.
- Interface with internal partner organizations (Resource Planning, Generation Planning & Development, Technical Shared Services, Accounting, Finance, and Treasury, Transmission Planning, etc.) to design, implement, and administer capacity RFPs. This includes supporting the development of RFP documents and pro forma contract development, assisting with bid evaluation efforts to ensure accurate and timely evaluation, and the selection of winning proposals.
- Work directly with the Public Service Commission Staff and 3rd Party Independent Evaluator (IE) during the design, implementation and administering of the RFP.
- Identify and implement process improvements and program enhancements utilizing internal and external feedback
- Lead efforts to track major milestones for capacity RFPs and associated projects.
- Provide regulatory support such as witness preparation, testimony, and data request response development, as needed for the certification process of selected proposals.
- Foster and maintain strong working relationships and communicate effectively with internal and external parties.
JOB QUALIFICATIONS
Education & Experience:
- Bachelor’s degree in engineering, business, finance or other technical/business area of study preferred
- Additional consideration given for master’s degree and/or relevant industry certifications (EIT, PE, CEM, PMP, etc.)
- 5+ years’ experience leading and/or influencing teams of energy industry professionals
- 5+ years’ experience developing analysis and presentations to present complex topics and recommendations to executive and mid-level management, is required.
- Prior experience in generation, renewables, analytics, project management, system planning and/or operations preferred.
- Demonstrated experience in project management, contract development, asset management and/or regulatory programs preferred
- Experience negotiating, developing, and / or managing procurement contracts (PPAs, APAs, BTAs, EPCs, LTSA) is preferred.
Knowledge, Skills & Abilities:
- Proven or demonstrated leadership, effective communication, and strong interpersonal skills.
- Proven problem-solving skills with the ability to troubleshoot complex issues and prioritize work effectively with minimal supervision.
- Strong ability to multitask, efficiently respond to dynamic deadlines, and manage competing interests.
- Ability to build relationships and resolve conflicts within large and diverse cross-functional teams.
- Ability to interface with regulators, industry peers, suppliers and internal stakeholders with deep understanding of the utility and energy space.
- Ability to communicate complex issues in a clear and concise manner to a broad group of stakeholders.
Other Information
All Southern Company employees, including those in this role, are expected to provide storm support as needed and may be required to assist during storm events. Assignment to storm roles is determined based on previous experience and interest.
***Please submit an updated resume and cover letter with your application***
Capacity Procurement Project Manager
System Planning – Generation Procurement
This position will be located at GPC Headquarters in Atlanta, GA
WORK LOCATION, SCHEDULE & TRAVEL
- This position will be located at GPC Headquarters in Atlanta, GA.
- Hybrid work schedule (both in-office and telecommute); currently four (4) days in-office and one (1) day telecommute.
- Relocation assistance may be provided if the successful candidate does not currently live within a reasonable commute distance.
- This position will require some travel (day and overnight, up to 25%) and the ability to work successfully in a remote/virtual environment with access to internet service.
JOB SUMMARY
These are exciting and transformative times in Southern Company’s history and the power industry. As customer demand grows and the generation fleet evolves, the need for reliable, affordable, and forward‑looking capacity resources has never been more critical. The Capacity Procurement team sits at the center of this transformation. Our mission is simple but essential: ensure Southern Company has the reliable and affordable generation capacity it needs today and decades into the future.
The Capacity Procurement team plays a pivotal role, working cross-functionally across the Company to develop and administer Request for Proposals (RFPs) to procure resources to meet the growing load needs for Southern Company’s retail operating companies (Alabama Power Company, Georgia Power Company, and Mississippi Power Company), which includes the evaluation, due diligence, and selection of these future generation proposals.
The role will primarily support Georgia Power Company’s capacity RFP activities through all phases of the RFP process, including the initial RFP design through commercial operation or delivery commencement. This position will also support the structuring and development of the associated commercial contracts which include Power Purchase Agreements (PPAs), and Asset Purchase Agreements (APAs) for existing operating assets.
Job Duties & Responsibilities:
- Lead the lifecycle development and administration of capacity RFPs.
- Interface with internal partner organizations (Resource Planning, Generation Planning & Development, Technical Shared Services, Accounting, Finance, and Treasury, Transmission Planning, etc.) to design, implement, and administer capacity RFPs. This includes supporting the development of RFP documents and pro forma contract development, assisting with bid evaluation efforts to ensure accurate and timely evaluation, and the selection of winning proposals.
- Work directly with the Public Service Commission Staff and 3rd Party Independent Evaluator (IE) during the design, implementation and administering of the RFP.
- Identify and implement process improvements and program enhancements utilizing internal and external feedback
- Lead efforts to track major milestones for capacity RFPs and associated projects.
- Provide regulatory support such as witness preparation, testimony, and data request response development, as needed for the certification process of selected proposals.
- Foster and maintain strong working relationships and communicate effectively with internal and external parties.
JOB QUALIFICATIONS
Education & Experience:
- Bachelor’s degree in engineering, business, finance or other technical/business area of study preferred
- Additional consideration given for master’s degree and/or relevant industry certifications (EIT, PE, CEM, PMP, etc.)
- 5+ years’ experience leading and/or influencing teams of energy industry professionals
- 5+ years’ experience developing analysis and presentations to present complex topics and recommendations to executive and mid-level management, is required.
- Prior experience in generation, renewables, analytics, project management, system planning and/or operations preferred.
- Demonstrated experience in project management, contract development, asset management and/or regulatory programs preferred
- Experience negotiating, developing, and / or managing procurement contracts (PPAs, APAs, BTAs, EPCs, LTSA) is preferred.
Knowledge, Skills & Abilities:
- Proven or demonstrated leadership, effective communication, and strong interpersonal skills.
- Proven problem-solving skills with the ability to troubleshoot complex issues and prioritize work effectively with minimal supervision.
- Strong ability to multitask, efficiently respond to dynamic deadlines, and manage competing interests.
- Ability to build relationships and resolve conflicts within large and diverse cross-functional teams.
- Ability to interface with regulators, industry peers, suppliers and internal stakeholders with deep understanding of the utility and energy space.
- Ability to communicate complex issues in a clear and concise manner to a broad group of stakeholders.
Other Information
All Southern Company employees, including those in this role, are expected to provide storm support as needed and may be required to assist during storm events. Assignment to storm roles is determined based on previous experience and interest.
***Please submit an updated resume and cover letter with your application***
About Southern Company
Southern Company is one of the largest energy providers in the United States. Based in Atlanta, Southern Company owns electric utilities in four states, natural gas distribution utilities in seven states, a competitive generation company serving wholesale customers across America and a nationally recognized provider of customized energy solutions, as well as fiber optics and wireless communications.
The men and women who work at Southern Company understand that we don’t simply provide a product or service. Clean, safe, reliable and affordable energy is essential to our way of life. More than 100 years ago, our company played a major role in the growth and prosperity of the South – and we continue to play a role today through our support of economic development and our philanthropic efforts. We believe the communities we serve should be better off because we’re there.
Our principal business is to make, move and sell energy. Those are the “whats” of our business. But it’s the “hows” that make us different. The actions of our employees are what truly define us and have earned us a high level of trust among our customers, shareholders and regulators.