The purpose of this position is to support the Corporate Sustainability department, through helping to manage sustainability and ESG reporting, policy and engagement efforts for Southern Company Gas, coordinate the preparation for external and internal speaking engagements, management and Board meetings, and other sustainability-related engagements, coordinate industry trade meeting deliverables, policy efforts and engagement, and support the cross-functional coordination of net zero strategy and implementation efforts. This position will be responsible for several strategic initiatives within the sustainability organization including market intelligence and data analytics. The successful candidate will have a critical role in the company's efforts to develop and implement sustainability and ESG programs and projects, as well as manage department coordination, education and engagement. This position will partner with the sustainability and renewable gas teams, as well as other internal and external teams, to effectuate the Company's sustainability strategy.
Functional Expertise:
Track developments and best practices related to ESG and sustainability for the natural gas industry
Coordinate and support industry trade meeting engagement and meetings
Maintains various departmental dashboards and tracking of deliverables for net zero and other sustainability initiatives
Compiles and organizes data for miscellaneous proceedings and needs for the leadership team
Review, analyze and summarize complex data to support the development of programs or projects
Research and provide market and strategy insights regarding emerging trends in the industry
Develop responses to external and internal data requests
Produce regular and ad hoc reports to track program and project milestones and updates
Develop presentations, reports, graphs, etc. to effectively communicate the Company's strategy and implementation efforts
Support projects to track net zero, environmental and other sustainability qualitative and quantitative data
Negotiating and implementing department vendor agreements
Business Acumen:
Strong attention to detail and dedication for quality, accuracy, and timeliness
Strong commitment and focus on current best practices and industry developments in the sustainability, ESG and energy policy space
Processes confidential information and maintains strict confidentiality
Takes initiative and personal responsibility
Highly motivated and works well with minimal supervision
Committed to promoting safety & wellness
Innovative and entrepreneurial
Engagement:
Coordinates special projects or assignments unique to business unit
Develops standard and ad-hoc reports; analyzes and summarizes data for management use
Team player with strong interpersonal skills
Driving Results:
Serves as liaison for addressing inquiries; researches, resolves, and responds to inquiries with minimal guidance
Demonstrated sense of urgency in fulfilling multiple requests in a fast-paced environment
Anticipates and takes initiative on issues that arise involving key needs for the department
Proactively recommends systems and approaches to support implementation of the sustainability strategic initiatives
Ability to work well under pressure to effectively meet regulatory requirements
Compiles metrics and reports for key functions
Provides supplemental support as needed during peak periods of activity
Education, Certifications/Licenses:
Required:
Related Work Experience:
5+ years of experience in project management or related experience, with experience in program management and program analytics; preference for individuals with both project management and critical thinking backgrounds
2+ years of experience in the areas of economic analysis, market intelligence, or data analytics; preference for experience in the sustainability, environmental and ESG space
Strong project management and organizational skills to balance multiple responsibilities and tasks in a changing work environment (required)
Ability to effectively communicate complex topics both orally and in writing (required)
Strong analytical, problem solving and decision-making abilities (required)
Demonstrate strong initiative and interpersonal skills (required)
Ability to think strategically and creatively
Efficient in Microsoft Office and software packages (Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Outlook)
Ability to work in a team environment with diverse disciplines and backgrounds
Demonstrate behaviors consistent with Our Values - Safety First, Unquestionable Trust, Superior Performance and Total Commitment
Preferred:
Applicant may possess a combination of equivalent education and work experience.
Specific Skills & Knowledge:
Required:
Excellent communication skills - oral, written, and interpersonal required
Organizational skills, strategic and analytical thinking skills required
Experience managing multiple projects and working with multiple internal and external stakeholders simultaneously required
Demonstrated technical aptitude; with the ability to understand and apply that aptitude to natural gas operations
Broad understanding of Southern Company Gas operations
Technical skills: proficiency in MS Word, MS Excel, MS Team, MS PowerPoint.
Demonstrated ability to handle information in a sensitive and confidential manner, ability to work well with all levels in the organization.
Ability to be self-directed and take a proactive approach to everyday responsibilities
Excellent judgment and demonstrated ability to handle business with a high degree of discretion, confidentiality and diplomacy
Ability to manage and complete multiple high-priority projects and activities with strict time-sensitive deadlines
Ability to prioritize, coordinate and schedule various tasks in a dependable and organized manner with little direction
Ability to interface with diplomacy and tact at all levels, including executives, employees, customers and board of directors
Preferred:
Skills in business plan development and economic analysis, as well as contractor/consultant management
Experience in state regulatory processes, contract negotiation and implementation, and project development
Familiar with standards, methodologies, protocols, and calculations for greenhouse gas accounting and environmental sustainability metrics
Working Conditions/Physical Requirements:
Office environment, key boarding (80 - 90%), on-call (0 - 30%)
Travel potentially up to 25% of the time, including out-of-state
Disclaimer: 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 Gas provides for the energy needs of over four million U.S. households and businesses. As the largest natural gas-only distribution company in the United States, we're working to ensure that Americans have access to a supply of clean, safe, reliable and affordable natural gas for decades to come. We offer our customers a wide range of energy services under one umbrella: seven regulated utilities as well as non-regulated businesses that offer retail, wholesale and storage services.
Southern Company (NYSE: SO) is a leading energy provider serving 9 million residential and commercial customers across the Southeast and beyond through its family of companies. Providing clean, safe, reliable and affordable energy with excellent service is our mission. The company has electric operating companies in three states, natural gas distribution companies in four states, a competitive generation company, a leading distributed energy infrastructure company with national capabilities, a fiber optics network, and telecommunications services. Through an industry-leading commitment to innovation, resilience, and sustainability, we are taking action to meet our customers' and communities' needs while advancing our commitment to net zero emissions by 2050. Our uncompromising values ensure we put the needs of those we serve at the center of everything we do and are the key to our sustained success. We are transforming energy into economic, environmental and social progress for tomorrow. Our corporate culture and hiring practices have earned the company national awards and recognition from numerous organizations, including Forbes, Military Times, DiversityInc, Black Enterprise, J.D. Power, Fortune, Human Rights Campaign and more. To learn more, visit 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.
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