Southern Company · 20 hours ago
Project Manager - Gatekeeper
Atlanta, GA, United States
Full-time
Onsite
Mid LevelGeorgia Power, a subsidiary of Southern Company, is responsible for delivering reliable energy to millions of customers. The Project Manager Gatekeeper will oversee the gate transition process for Transmission projects, ensuring project documentation and approvals are in place before advancing to the next phase, while collaborating with various stakeholders to mitigate risks and maintain project governance.
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Responsibilities
Manage the transition between project gates, ensuring all necessary documentation is submitted, reviewed, and approved
Review gate activities and supportive documents to assess results against a preset criteria
Provide recommendations for improvements to the gated process and surrounding activities by participating in feedback loops, implementing lessons learned, and adjusting processes accordingly
Conduct reviews at project gate transitions to ensure compliance with internal standards and readiness for the next phase
Review project plans for accuracy, completeness, and alignment with timelines, risk management, scope, constructability, and budget criteria
Provide timely feedback to project teams to address gaps or issues early in the project lifecycle
Identify potential project risks and documentation gaps, escalating issues as needed
Track project status across all gates and provide regular reports to leadership on significant risks, delays, or documentation issues
Serve as a liaison between project teams, management, and governance, clearly communicating bottlenecks, needs, and requests for additional information before advancing to the next gate
Identify and assess project risks during gate reviews, recommending and monitoring the implementation of risk mitigation strategies
Provide guidance and training to project managers and teams on the gate review process, criteria, and best practices to ensure successful progression
Willingness to respond after hours during peak workload, project needs, or storm restoration (DAT)
Qualification
Required
Bachelor's degree in Engineering or related field
Strong project management experience with a solid understanding of the gated process
Proficient in reviewing project documentation, identifying risks, and ensuring compliance with processes
Creative problem solver with attention to detail and strong organizational skills
Proficient in Excel and other Microsoft Office applications; experience with data tools such as Microsoft Power BI or Tableau is a plus
Effective communication skills with the ability to present data and analysis results both graphically and verbally to diverse audiences
Ability to collaborate effectively with cross-functional teams and provide constructive feedback
Capable of working independently without direct supervision
Embrace and champion change with a positive attitude; manage shifting priorities and deadlines
Understands that after-hours response may occasionally be required due to customer needs, project schedules, storm restoration, or unforeseen circumstances
Ability to build trust, act ethically, maintain professional relationships, and promote a culture of inclusion
Demonstrates company values (Safety First, Intentional Inclusion, Act with Integrity, Superior Performance)
Models ethical conduct in all situations
Ability to cultivate a collaborative team environment for successful project delivery
Skilled in conflict resolution across individuals and functional areas
Enjoys working with a large, diverse team to accomplish projects as a unified group
Ability to lead through influence
Preferred
Advanced degree and/or CPA/PE/PMP certification is a plus
Benefits
Competitive base salary
Annual incentive awards for eligible employees
Health, welfare and retirement benefits designed to support physical, financial, and emotional/social well-being
Incentive program
Company
Southern Company
Southern Company headquartered in Birmingham, Alabama, is the shared services division of Southern Company.
Founded in 1912
10001+ employees
Funding
Current Stage
Public CompanyTotal Funding
$6.16BKey Investors
GRIP Program
2025-10-03Post Ipo Equity· $1.75B
2025-05-20Post Ipo Debt· $1.45B
2024-10-21Grant· $160M
Leadership Team
Thomas Fanning
President and CEO
David Poroch
Chief Financial Officer
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