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Southern Company · 7 hours ago

Regional Economic Development Manager – GPC Metro South Region

Atlanta, GA, United States

Full-time

Onsite

Senior Level, Lead/Staff

10+ years exp

Georgia Power is a leading energy provider in the Southeast, and they are seeking a Regional Economic Development Manager to serve as a trusted advisor to communities in the Metro South Region. The successful candidate will help attract new economic development investments and grow existing industries through strategic relationship management and community engagement.

EnergyNatural ResourcesNuclear

Growth Opportunities

Responsibilities

Develop and maintain awareness of product (land, buildings, infrastructure, other assets, etc.)

Understand local economies, target industries, and other ecosystem factors; identify strengths, gaps, and barriers to strategic growth

Build and maintain exceptional working relationships with key influencers and partners (externally: local development authorities, chambers of commerce, elected officials, Georgia Department of Economic Development. Internally: other Georgia Power organizations like Region External, Power Delivery, Customer Choice, Key Accounts). Promote regionalism and convene stakeholders to advance growth and share best practices

Partner with our internal Strategic Solutions team (research, engineering, marketing, etc.) to solve community problems and identify creative solutions

Participate in Georgia Power signature programs as a teacher, program owner, or contributor (e.g., Georgia Academy of Economic Development)

Engage with key external partners to maximize the benefit and influence of Georgia Power’s investments

Combine statewide and regional perspectives to ensure partnerships and collaborations have the most valuable impact

Serve as regional project lead for competitive expansion projects within the assigned region, advocating for the community and Georgia Power to retain and grow industry

Support community projects by coaching and preparing local teams for competitiveness in project locations

Work with partners to visit existing industries and identify opportunities for retention and expansion

Collaborate internally to add value through products, services, or partnerships — maintaining a 'Customer Circle of Life' perspective at all times

Build exceptional working relationships quickly and effectively across all levels of leadership. Maintain trust and confidentiality across the economic development ecosystem

Facilitate strategic planning, training, and coaching sessions in large and small group settings. Comfort serving in this capacity, with support and training from the team, is critical

Exceptional written, presentation, public speaking, and interpersonal communication skills

Ability to prioritize strategically, think critically, and determine where and how to spend time and resources to advance Georgia Power and community goals

Effectively manage and prioritize multiple projects and requests, respond to urgent deadlines, and maintain balance and wellness

Highly self-motivated with a strong work ethic to manage travel, early morning or evening commitments, and deliverables

Operate as part of a matrixed team, supporting others based on expertise areas such as workforce development, affordable housing, economic analysis, bond financing, or utility operations

Maintain a continuous learning mindset and pursue training that supports growth and adds value to the team

Model Georgia Power’s core values internally and externally — when Georgia Power cares, communities do too

Build and maintain strong internal relationships across External Affairs, Power Delivery, Customer Choice, Customer Solutions, and other teams

Meet all tracking, reporting, and budgeting expectations to ensure timely and accurate updates for project pipelines and key activities

Qualification

Strategic relationship managementBusiness developmentCommunity engagementEconomic development knowledgeProject managementCommunication skillsFacilitation skillsProblem-solving skillsSelf-motivationTeam player

Required

Bachelor's degree highly preferred

Certifications such as AICP, CEcD, CCIM, CMF, EDFP, or GCED are a plus

Equivalent experience within Georgia Power or the broader utility industry may be considered in lieu of formal certifications or direct economic development experience

Seeking qualified candidates with at least ten years of professional experience related to some or all of the following areas: Local or regional economic development leadership (e.g., development authority executive or senior project manager)

Utility operations and commercial/industrial customer account management (e.g., Key Account Manager or External Affairs/Region External role)

Business development, customer engagement, or commercial/industrial real estate development

Applied economics, community development, or government relations

Strategic relationship building, problem-solving, and external representation of organizational brands

Knowledge of economic and community development concepts & practices is highly valued

Demonstrated familiarity with Georgia's economic development ecosystem, including local development authorities, state partners, and regional collaboration models, is highly valued

Existing knowledge of communities in the Metro South region and connections with the economic development organizations in the Metro South community will be highly valued

Project management, communication (oral and written), facilitation, and problem-solving skills to coordinate complex customer, community, or special project needs

Self-motivated and able to perform both self-directed and team-oriented work

Strong team player with a sense of urgency to meet deadlines and obligations

Knowledge of Georgia Territorial Electric Service Act and Georgia Power's regional structure is helpful

Ability to develop creative solutions that anticipate client needs and maximize efficiency

Strong computer and technology skills across a variety of platforms

Excellent presentation skills for diverse audiences, including community and elected leaders, company officers, consultants, and state partners

Commitment to continuous learning and professional development in economic and community development practices

Benefits

Relocation assistance will be provided if the new team member qualifies.

Competitive base salary

Annual incentive awards for eligible employees

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).