IT Supervisor- Data & Analytics
Description
Supervisor, IT (Data and Analytics)
Job Summary
The Southern Company Gas business is standing up a data and analytics organization named EDGE. EDGE stands for Enterprise Decision Support and Data Governance. This organization is created to provide Insights as a Service for the GAS business, where all decision-making data will be housed in the EDGE platform, and users can use modernized tools and technology to visualize and consume the data. This organization will partner with the TO organization who will help design the golden record and develop the ETL capabilities to transform and curate the data to be stored and build out the EDGE platform
The EDGE TO and Business organization will be responsible for several activities including:
To enhance the overall value of the company with the implementation and adoption of Data Driven EDGE platform
To implement a platform with clean, clear source of data platform on which future generations of AI can build new insights for the Enterprise and provide Strategic Decision Support Counsel to the Leadership of the Company
As part of EDGE TO organization we will have several technical resources whose work will be managed by the IT Supervisor for Data and Analytics.
The IT Supervisor, within Gas Technology Solutions will have the overall responsibility for leading a team of data and analytics technology resources. This data and analytics technical resource group will be responsible for helping to refine requirements, design and develop the golden record database, develop and implement the ETL process, and test and productionalize the data extract from various data sources to be ingested into the EDGE platform. This resource group will work closely with the rest of the GTS partners to understand, refine, designs and implement solutions. This position will work with consultants assigned to the engagement to coordinate and collaborate and ensure enterprise technology processes and policies and being followed.
Supervisor - Essential Duties Include
Ensure resources are on-hand and effectively utilized; maintaining the ability to 'flex' to meet EDGE business demands
Coordinate work assignments between this team and other groups within Gas Technology Solutions
Take a leadership role in ensuring data and analyst strategies and goals are being met
Supervision of the day-to-day activities and work guidance for direct reports
Performance management for the EDGE TO data and analytics team, including performance appraisals, mentoring, coaching, and providing technical leadership to less experienced staff
Lead, motivate and develop employees; apply strong oral and written communication skills; apply strong customer service and negotiating skills; exhibit initiative, and follow through with customer commitments; and apply sound performance techniques
Considerable interpersonal skills and the ability to communicate effectively is essential
Provide hands-on technical guidance and direction to team, including developers, contractors, and vendors
Develop, maintain, and manage comprehensive resource plans, work prioritization, and delivery on project commitments
Agile Behavioral Expectations:
An Agile Mind-Set
Self-Organized
Embraces change
Keep It Simple Mentality
Focused on Value-Add activities
Practice Continuous Improvement
Ability to lead development and testing
Comfortable working as a collaborative Agile Team member
Effective at working remotely
Contribute strategic thinking related to how data and analytics contributes to and supports the Gas Technology Organization and the large EDGE business team
Implement and maintain production support processes focused on identification and mitigation of root cause
Collaborate with Cloud, security and Infastructure teams for provisioning, hosting and costing
Skills/Experience
Bachelor's degree in MIS, Computer Science, or a related field
A comprehensive knowledge and understanding of the Software Development Life Cycle
Ability to handle multiple assignments and conflicting priorities
Knowledge and understanding of data warehousing, data engineering, data security, data quality and data visualization concepts
Strong understanding of modern hybrid (On-Prem{ Cloud) data architectures and cloud-computing concepts
Stron-understanding of the data and analytics tools, technoligies, and capabilities
Ability to embrace, propagate and implement change in the team and organization
Ability to work with business partners and peers of varying levels of technical proficiency
Interest in and passion for learning and working in a fast-paced environment
Experience with all size projects, enhancement projects and production support
Ability to identify root cause as well as mitigation required while working with other technical staff
Experience creating and refining Functional Design Documents, Technical Design Documents
Comprehensive, recognized leadership skills that build relationships and develop a team atmosphere
Knowledge of business analyst processes, methodology and tools
Experience with Agile delivery; Kanban; Scrum
Excellent problem-solving skills
Excellent communication skills
Strong ITIL Foundation
Preferred Skills/Experience
Knowledge and understanding of GAS (Utilities) Industry and related data and analytics strategies
Hands-on experience with Oracle, SQL, SSIS, Power BI, Azure Data Lake, Data Factory, Databrinks, Python and Synapse Analytics
Hands-on experience with JIRA and/or Azure DevOps
General:
Assist in the creation and mobilization of the EDGE organization, including standing up of the EDGE platform
Ability to coach team members in best practices and improvements
Coordinates with the EDGE business to agree on best approaches for delivery of solution and testing activities for EDGE platforms
Business Acumen:
Serves as lead for specific projects and assignments as required. Responsible for setting work priorities, assignments and managing related issues
Anticipates and identifies obstacles that may put assigned projects or tasks at risk; develops approaches and implements solutions to mitigate risk
Engagement:
Instructs, guides, and works alongside team members for delivery of the Organizational Design and team tasks and deliverables
Collaborates with their team leaders and others, to resolve complex business issues and problems
Develops and maintains productive working relationships with key business stakeholders, as well as external solution and advisory vendor organizations
Driving Results:
Responsible for driving results, including setting expectations, prioritizing work, and evaluating results
Support manager in ensuring internal controls and governance are achieved in compliance with policies and standards
Reporting Relationship
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Southern Company (NYSE: SO) is America's premier energy company, with 44,000 megawatts of generating capacity and 1,500 billion cubic feet of combined natural gas consumption and throughput volume serving 9 million electric and gas utility customers through its subsidiaries. The company provides clean, safe, reliable and affordable energy through electric utilities in four states, natural gas distribution utilities in seven states, a competitive generation company serving wholesale customers across America and a national 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 utilities 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.
Job Field: Information Technology
Job Type: Standard
Primary Location: Illinois-Metro Chicago-Naperville
Operating Company: Southern Company Services
Job Type: Standard
Travel (Up to...): Yes, 25 % of the Time
Work Location(s):
G O Naperville - 1844 W Ferry Rd. (1844NapervilleCODE)
1844 W Ferry Rd.
Naperville, 60536
Req ID: SCS2010439
