Business Development Principal
Description
Southern Company's New Ventures team is a catalyst to transforming the company, our industry, and the way our customers interact with energy. We believe that technology, market forces, and policy evolution are driving a fundamental business model transformation across the energy and utilities industry and that bold creativity is the key to unlocking the opportunities of tomorrow.
Our investments and partnerships take many forms. In collaboration with external innovators and internal experts we find the best ideas that emerge from the latest research, we commercialize Southern's IP, we create new businesses, and we advance initiatives that transform industries and communities. Through Energy Impact Partners (EIP), the $2.5B venture capital fund in which Southern is founding partner, we also invest in promising start-ups and cultivate the commercial complement between our venture portfolio and Southern's operating businesses.
Education
Bachelor's Degree in Economics, Environmental/Earth Sciences, Data Science, MIS, Computer Science, Engineering or a related field a plus
Master's Degree, Ph.D., or progress toward Masters/Ph.D. is also a plus.
Relevant Experience
Technical Project Development, Research, Business Development, Product Development or Product Strategy
Project responsibilities within Operations function of a utility or related industry
Business case and partnership development
Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities
Undergraduate or master's degree or have 5 - 10 years of work experience after completing your undergraduate degree
Demonstrated experience in Utility operations; preferably natural gas experience
Self-Starter
Ability to understand and interpret new technology viability
Advanced analytical and problem-solving skills
Ability to work effectively with people at all levels in an organization
Zeal for technology innovation, business transformation and product development
Sound judgment skills to understand priority projects and their impact to the organization's goals.
Excellent interpersonal skills and the ability to work in a team environment.
Ability to effectively communicate (written and orally) to build consensus around abstract and sometimes complex concepts
Ability to take full ownership of projects and lead them to successful delivery
Essential Responsibilities:
In this role you will:
Contribute to the management of Southern Co,'s relationship with Energy Impact Partners, including:
Matching Portfolio Company solutions with operating company and end customer problems
Monitoring portfolio company progress and reporting on that progress to Southern Co. leadership and Southern Co. business partners
Collating EIP updates, industry updates, and market intelligence to contribute to case studies, white-papers and research briefs
Creating internal and external communications (copywriting, powerpoint graphics)
Perform due diligence, including technical, financial and feasibility evaluation
Contribute to the management of Southern Company's relationship with mHub and maximize engagement with related projects.
Business Case Development for Portfolio Company pilots and programs, including:
Technical diligence and presentation
Collate of data and input from multiple stakeholder groups
Participate and lead cross-company working teams
Monitor the evolving landscape for new energy technologies, focusing on but not limited to natural gas transition, distributed energy resources (DERs), digital technologies, decarbonization and sustainability.
Southern Company (NYSE: SO) is America's premier energy company, with 46,000 megawatts of generating capacity and 1,500 billion cubic feet of combined natural gas consumption and throughput volume serving 9 million customers through its subsidiaries. The company provides clean, safe, reliable and affordable energy through electric operating companies in four states, natural gas distribution companies in seven states, a competitive generation company serving wholesale customers across America and a nationally recognized provider of customized energy solutions, as well as fiber optics and wireless communications. Southern Company brands are known for excellent customer service, high reliability and affordable prices that are below the national average. Through an industry-leading commitment to innovation, Southern Company and its subsidiaries are inventing America's energy future by developing the full portfolio of energy resources, including carbon-free nuclear, 21st century coal, natural gas, renewables and energy efficiency, and creating new products and services for the benefit of customers. Southern Company has been named by the U.S. Department of Defense and G.I. Jobs magazine as a top military employer, recognized among the Top 50 Companies for Diversity by DiversityInc, listed by Black Enterprise magazine as one of the 40 Best Companies for Diversity and designated a Top Employer for Hispanics by Hispanic Network. The company has earned a National Award of Nuclear Science and History from the National Atomic Museum Foundation for its leadership and commitment to nuclear development and is continually ranked among the top energy companies in Fortune's annual World's Most Admired Electric and Gas Utility rankings. Visit our website at www.southerncompany.com.
Southern Company is an equal opportunity employer where an applicant's qualifications are considered without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, disability, veteran status, genetic information, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, or any other basis prohibited by law. #LI
Job Field: Finance
Job Type: Standard
Primary Location: Georgia-Metro Atlanta-Atlanta
Operating Company: Southern Company Services
Other Locations: Georgia-Metro Atlanta-Atlanta, Illinois-Metro Chicago, Alabama-Metro Birmingham/Eastern AL-Birmingham
Job Type: Standard
Travel (Up to...): Yes, 25 % of the Time
Work Location(s):
Southern Company Headquarters - 30 Ivan Allen Jr. Blvd. NW (30ATLANTA)
30 Ivan Allen Jr. Blvd. NW
Atlanta, 30308
Georgia Power Headquarters - 241 Ralph McGill Blvd. NE (241ATLANTA)
241 Ralph McGill Blvd. NE
Atlanta, 30308
APC Corporate Headquarters - 600 North 18th Street (600BIRMINGHAM)
600 North 18th Street
Birmingham, 35203
Req ID: SCS2010486
