Gas Operations Analytics Project Manager

Southern Company; Chicago (IL); On-site; USD 106,000 - 143,000; Full time

Job summary

Southern Company Gas is seeking a Project Manager in Naperville, IL to lead cross-functional Operations and Compliance initiatives using AGA data and benchmarking programs.

The role focuses on coordinating SME data collection, producing executive-ready reports with Power BI and Excel, and guiding policy development while ensuring compliance with applicable laws and tariffs in gas operations.

Qualifications

• BA/BS degree in engineering, computer science, accounting or related discipline with a process development focus.
• PMP certification preferred
• Six Sigma or Total Quality Management certification or training preferred
• 3-4 years progressive experience in broad-based business and process development (level 6)
• 5+ years progressive experience in broad-based business and process development (level 7)
• 2+ years experience managing process project
• 2+ years engineering or operations experience in a gas utility, pipeline transmission, or energy related field
• 3-4 years extensive field operations experience in a gas utility (level 6)
• 5+ years extensive field operations experience in a gas utility (level 7)

Responsibilities

• Coordinate data collection for the AGA Best Practices Benchmarking Program and prepare data for submission to AGA.
• Collaborate with stakeholders to develop and produce operational benchmarking measures.
• Create operational benchmarking reports for executive leadership using program data.
• Provide research support to identify Operations and Compliance trends and activities.
• Use Power BI and Excel to transform data into actionable outputs for departments and leadership.
• Lead multiple, complex Operations and Compliance projects and programs.
• Evaluate and incorporate laws, regulations, and tariffs related to gas operations into policies and procedures.
• Collaborate with SMEs and project teams to conduct analysis, risk assessments and development activities.
• Conduct detailed analytics to support educational learnings, policies, processes and technology solutions, and oversee implementation and verification.
• Facilitate joint analysis sessions with customers and stakeholders to align goals and deliverables.
• Monitor project budget, scope, milestones, issues and risks with project team and sponsors.
• Create documentation supporting policies, procedures and project lifecycle activities.

Skills

Advanced analytics

Presentation skills

Influencing skills

Negotiating skills

Organizational skills

Business applications

Education

BA/BS in engineering, computer science, accounting

PMP certification

Six Sigma / TQM

Tools

Power BI

Excel

Job description

Southern Company Gas is seeking a Project Manager in Naperville, IL to lead cross-functional Operations and Compliance initiatives using AGA data and benchmarking programs.

The role focuses on coordinating SME data collection, producing executive-ready reports with Power BI and Excel, and guiding policy development while ensuring compliance with applicable laws and tariffs in gas operations.