PMO Program Manager
Description
JOB SUMMARY : Incumbents for this position are those who possess high technical expertise, advanced knowledge in a particular application, technology field, high demand specialty or highly complex business area. This position is a senior-level principal position within the PMO with overall responsibility for the management of one highly complex or enterprise-wide program consisting of multiple projects. Responsible for managing all aspects of the design, development, and implementation of the program. Provides daily work direction and mentors a team of project managers and/or other project management staff for a program with 2-6 projects. Ensures integration of the various projects in the program and adjusts project scope, timing, and budgets as needed, based on the needs of the business. Interfaces directly with all levels of leadership to manage and communicate program strategy, governance structure, status, and any changes to the program. Responsible for delivering all projects contained in the program on time, within budget, and in alignment with the defined scope and business requirements. Responsible for tracking key program and project milestones and recommending adjustments to the responsible project managers.
JOB REQUIREMENTS : - Bachelors degree in related field highly desirable - Project Management Professional (PMP) certification preferred - Program Management Professional (PgPM) certification preferred - Possess high technical expertise, advanced knowledge in a particular application, field or high demand specialty (i.e. CIP, SNC Cyber Security, etc.) that is critical in managing a highly complex or enterprise-wide Program - Program management experience required - A minimum of 7 years of experience managing multiple medium/high complexity projects in a matrix resource environment, working with diverse project sponsors across multiple business units - Experience influencing and managing project teams without formal direct reporting relationships - Experience managing System Development Life Cycle (SDLC) projects using an iterative methodology preferred - Comprehensive knowledge of PMI based project management competency areas and methodologies and experience applying these methods to manage successful projects - Proven leadership in managing multi-company, cross-functional teams and/or projects - Analytical skills are required to effectively manage activities related to budgeting, forecasting, monitoring, process management, risk management, quality control, and reporting - Proven ability and determination to manage multiple projects under tight deadlines - Strong oral and written communication skills and experience, leveraging these skills to interact with all levels of management - Effective interpersonal skills required to develop and maintain system-wide and external relationships - Strong negotiation and influencing skills - High-level understanding of IT infrastructure and application architectures is desired - High-level of proficiency in Microsoft Office products, particularly Excel, PowerPoint, Word, and Project
MAJOR JOB RESPONSIBILITIES : - Lead and provide work direction to a team of project managers and business leaders to determine program scope, devise and maintain a workable plan, and to develop and deploy the solution in accordance with the needs of the program. - Serve as a communication clearing house for all formal program status reporting - Assess dependencies amongst the projects in the program and monitor the progress of projects to ensure continuous alignment with program objectives - Develop and maintain all program deliverables throughout the program lifecycle and review the deliverables of the project managers on the program - Identify program risk, develop a risk management plan and actively manage risk throughout the program lifecycle - Identify and communicate the collective resource requirements of the program and work with responsible managers on the development and maintenance of a resource plan - Manage interaction between the customer, vendors, and the internal project team members to ensure that appropriate relationships exist to produce positive program and project outcomes - Develop and manage the governance structure and change control process for the program. - Responsible for the status reporting, program estimating, monthly cost accounting and vendor invoice processing - Develops and/or monitors vendor deliverables in compliance with binding statements of work
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This information describes the general nature and level of work performed by employees in this job. The description is not designed to be a comprehensive inventory of duties, responsibilities and qualifications required in the job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to qualified disabled individuals for performance of essential duties and responsibilities.
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.
Job Field: Information Technology
Job Type: Standard
Primary Location: Georgia-Metro Atlanta-Atlanta
Operating Company: Southern Company Services
Job Type: Standard
Travel (Up to...): No
Work Location(s):
Georgia Power Headquarters - 241 Ralph McGill Blvd. NE (241ATLANTA)
241 Ralph McGill Blvd. NE
Atlanta, 30308
Req ID: SCS2010662
