Strategic Distribution Projects Manager

Mississippi Power Co; Fairburn, Northern (GA, KY); Hybrid; USD 90,000 - 120,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Relocation assistance is available if/

Job summary

Georgia Power in Georgia seeks a Strategic Projects Portfolio Project Manager to lead distribution projects, manage budgets, and coordinate with internal stakeholders across the distribution organization. The role requires collaboration with Regions, T&D, Planning and Capital Governance to ensure safety, quality and timely approvals.

The candidate will oversee project execution and deconflict processes across the portfolio, with travel up to 25% for cross-functional meetings and external

Qualifications

• Minimum 4 years of Distribution, Transmission or project management experience is required.
• Experience presenting projects at the DPRT, TPRT and T&D committees is preferred.
• Experience with engineering/constructing and leading large industrial and commercial projects, Customer Choice, and other complex distribution design projects strongly preferred.
• Proven commitment to Safety Excellence.
• Proven record of working effectively with internal and external partners.
• Influencer and champion of inclusion through words and actions.
• Experience managing capital and O&M budgets is a plus.
• Experience with project management tracking (P6, Maximo, Fulcrum, Unifier, etc) and software a plus.
• Experience with storm response is preferred.
• Operations experience with the distribution system, estimating, and applications knowledge (TCMS, ARMS, JETS).
• Excellent interpersonal and communication skills, effective in oral and written communications, facilitation of meetings, and able to build and maintain relationships with varied contacts both outside and within the company.
• Ability to build strong relationships with cross-functional partners.
• Established relationships with the Distribution region leadership teams are a plus.

Responsibilities

• Ensure safety and quality standards are upheld throughout the project lifecycle.
• Coordinate design, engineering, procurement, land acquisition, and construction activities for multiple distribution projects aligned with distribution capital investment initiatives.
• Support deconflicting process across SPP and the distribution capital portfolio.
• Communicate project status regularly to stakeholders, including Distribution Management, Regions, T&D, Planning, and Capital Governance teams; elevate issues affecting cost, schedule, or public impact to appropriate stakeholders.
• Monitor project costs and forecasts, manage scope changes, and obtain required approvals prior to construction.
• Define project tasks, milestones, and resource needs while balancing cost, schedule, regulatory, environmental, and community considerations.
• Track project progress, resolve issues with internal and external partners, and adjust plans as conditions change.
• Expedite documentation to secure timely approvals.
• Support emergency restoration efforts, including work outside normal business hours as required.

Skills

Interpersonal skills

Verbal communication

Written communication

Contract management

Cross-functional collaboration

Education

Bachelor's degree in Science/Engineering

Tools

P6

Maximo

Fulcrum

Unifier

Job description

Georgia Power in Georgia seeks a Strategic Projects Portfolio Project Manager to lead distribution projects, manage budgets, and coordinate with internal stakeholders across the distribution organization. The role requires collaboration with Regions, T&D, Planning and Capital Governance to ensure safety, quality and timely approvals.

The candidate will oversee project execution and deconflict processes across the portfolio, with travel up to 25% for cross-functional meetings and external