Alabama Power Company · 20 hours ago
VaDER Project Manager
Atlanta, GA, United States
Full-time
Onsite
Senior Level
5+ years expAlabama Power Company is a leading energy provider committed to delivering clean, safe, reliable, and affordable energy. The VaDER Project Manager will play a pivotal role in shaping the integration of distributed energy resources, leading the development of the DER System of Record strategy, and collaborating across various operational teams to enhance the energy delivery system.
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Responsibilities
Lead development of the DER System of Record strategy
Collaborate with DCC, TCC, Fleet, EMS, and BPO on operational workflows & business processes
Support Grid DERMS and Edge DERMS implementations and related initiatives
Guide modeling, forecasting, and planning activities
Support load and generation forecasting refinement in DERMS platforms
Collaborate with Electric Transportation and other DER pilots
Coordinate with Bulk Power Operations on DER programs and planning
Lead cross-functional alignment across Distribution, Fleet, and Bulk teams
Assist with designing, planning and implementing the next phase(s) of DERMS functionalities
Assist with OCM and business process development as needed
Assist with communications to OPCO leadership and internal stakeholders
Lead VaDER Distribution initiatives
Closely collaborate with VaDER Bulk Leadership Team and Executive Committee
Work extensively with key DER stakeholders including system operations, fleet operations, interconnections planning, reliability, R&D, renewables, TO, security, legal, regulatory, and marketing, to ensure successful integration
Work with key stakeholders across Southern Company to share knowledge and best practices
Gather feedback from internal stakeholders, customers, and regulatory, to continue to optimize the Company’s DER strategy
Exhibit technical creativity, foresight, and a healthy willingness to challenge the status quo
Demonstrate advanced technical problem-solving skills and the ability to address and solve complex engineering issues associated with grid reliability and optimization
Collaborate and ensure strong partnerships across the SO enterprise
Qualification
Required
Knowledge of electrical Distribution systems and Operations is required
Ability to understand and communicate high‑level distribution concepts and how they interconnect with transmission, fleet, commercial operations, and BPO
Ability to translate concepts across organizations, navigate operational and strategic conversations, and build trust among diverse technical teams
Ability to lead development of the DER System of Record strategy, including both near‑term solutions and long‑term data architectures to support DERMS, operational needs, and cyber‑sensitive considerations
Ability to collaborate with DCC, TCC, Fleet, EMS, and BPO to establish operational roles, workflows, forecasting strategies, business processes, and modeling approaches required to support DER growth
Ability to integrate DER data into CYME, expand weather‑data granularity, assist with Grid and Edge DERMS implementation, coordinate with Fleet and BPO for forecasting alignment, and ensure organizational readiness for the grid of the future
Ability to support Electric Transportation pilots, evaluate DER and EV charging impacts on operations, assist with DER program/RFP/PPA development, and partner with the VaDER Bulk Lead Team to ensure Distribution insights inform large‑scale system planning
Ability to take ownership of cross‑functional initiatives that fall between teams, helping to align planning and operations across the organization and integrate distribution perspectives into governance forums
Ability to exhibit technical creativity, foresight, and a healthy willingness to challenge the status quo
Ability to demonstrate advanced technical problem-solving skills and the ability to address and solve complex engineering issues associated with grid reliability and optimization
Ability to collaborate and ensure strong partnerships across the SO enterprise
Preferred
5+ years of experience with a vertically integrated electric utility is highly preferred
Experience working with Southern Company BPO, EMS, Fleet, TCC, &/or DCC is highly preferred
A bachelor's degree in Business, Engineering, Engineering Technology, Computer Science or a related field is preferred, with an advanced degree a plus
Relevant industry certifications, such as PMP or PM certifications, are a plus
PE Certification is a plus
Knowledge and experience of Bulk Power Operations and Fleet Operations is a plus
Knowledge and experience of Renewables, DER, DR/DSM programs is a plus
Knowledge and experience with DER forecasting, economic dispatching and/or grid optimization is a plus
Knowledge of Georgia Power and Southern Company construction practices, guidelines, and procedures is preferred
Strong knowledge and experience with DERs and DERMS is preferred
Strong knowledge and experience with SCADA and ADMS systems is preferred
Experience with OT and TO system integrations and implementations is a plus
Proven experience in developing and improving an inclusive work environment for all employees
Demonstrated experience leveraging multiple leadership competencies including but not limited to Business Acumen, Business Execution, Communication, and Organizational Savvy
Ability to resolve conflict between individuals and functional areas
Ability to manage multiple project schedules, work plans, and budgets
Ability to lead through influence
Self-motivated, results-oriented, and innovative
Detail-oriented with problem-solving skills
Focus on process improvement, training, and mentoring others
Adaptable to change
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
Alabama Power Company
Alabama Power provides the valuable combination of It is a sub-organization of Southern Company.
5001-10000 employees
Funding
Current Stage
Late StageLeadership Team
Jeff Peoples
Chairman, President and Chief Executive Officer
Moses Feagin
Executive Vice President, CFO and Treasurer
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