Technology Planning Analyst II
Description
Technical Planning Analyst II
JOB SUMMARY
This position supports Operations Services to provide thought leadership on strategic technology direction. At its core, this position ensures that our technology investments (cost, people, and infrastructure) are optimal, adheres to standards and is aligned with GAS Technology Solutions and the business. Consideration must be given to all technology delivery components, including resources, hardware, software, and outside services. The Technology Planning Analyst is depended on to provide thought leadership on technology direction and decisions based on emerging technologies, industry trends, best practices, and sound business processes. Planning and analysis responsibilities include defining and supporting investments that enable achievement of business objectives and advance the company's capabilities to provide a competitive advantage. The position builds and maintains strategic partnerships, clarifies and documents needs and business processes, elicit requirements, and supports business cases. The position may also lead the execution of technology projects, including requirements gathering, ideation, support business case development in partnership with multiple stakeholders and contractors, technology evaluation and acquisition, and overall planning and delivery activities. This position is responsible for promoting and supporting the realization of what is possible with technology.
JOB RESPONSIBILITIES & DUTIES
Build and maintain strategic partnerships with Operation Services to apply knowledge of the business and appropriate technology for streamlining business processes, reducing costs, improve efficiency, and improving customer satisfaction
Understand and articulate the mission, vision, goals, strategic and tactical initiatives of GAS Technology and the business teams in Operation Services; develop strategic technology plans with the business units on a company, team, or system-wide basis
Understand and articulate the mission, vision, goals, strategic and tactical initiatives of the technology organization
Anticipate and communicate the business unit's technology needs to the technology organization to ensure that technology priorities are established, prioritized, and driven by the business needs to maximize value of technology investments
Communicate technology initiatives and updates and educate on technology capabilities and opportunities to the business unit and represent the business unit's interests/concerns/issues on these points
Provide active support in the development, communication, and implementation of technology strategic plans and initiatives. Consults with business stakeholders on technology capabilities and on TO products and services
Facilitate an account team of technology teammates and business unit management to ensure appropriate handling of business partner strategic and tactical needs
Support business case development which clearly articulate business requirements, options for potential solutions, financial benefit, appropriate use of technology, and value added for supported business unit
Provide consulting and coordination in vendor management activities, including Statement of Work, quotes, Supply Chain engagement, Requests for Proposals, vendor demonstrations, as well as assisting management with project budget planning
Provide leadership and consulting for budgeting of technology products and services to ensure a full understanding of technology costs within the business units
Build and maintain strategic partnerships within GAS Technology effectively supporting the business.
Share technology best practices within business units, across business units, within Southern Company, and external companies
Ensure that business unit understands the importance of common technology standards and the implications (including cost implications) of non-compliance
Facilitate business unit prioritization of competing demands for technology resources
Lead and facilitate vendors and the business through the TVP/SRA/VRA/ES-ARB process
EDUCATION
JOB EXPERIENCE
SKILLS AND COMPETENCIES
Demonstrate Safety First, Unquestionable Trust, Superior Performance, and Total Commitment.
Strong account management skills including managing multiple tasks/priorities, communication, teamwork, consulting, financial analysis, negotiating and influencing
Proven analytical abilities, planning, and problem-solving skills
Demonstrated ability to think strategically, exhibit breadth in vision and innovative thinking
Demonstrated critical, independent thinking: demonstrated ability to conceive and present creative solutions
Ability to build, to maintain, and to influence relationships at all levels and within all organizations
General knowledge of capabilities and viabilities of both current and emerging technologies used within Southern Company and externally
Through insight into business needs, anticipate and provide suggestions for innovative solutions and uses for emerging technologies to improve productivity and achieve business goals
Knowledge of Southern Company's business functions, including economic and value drivers, and impact of external industry trends
Facilitation skills, listening, leadership, strong organizational, verbal, and written communication skills
Flexible, can work under stress with changing direction and minimal supervision
Self-motivated, takes initiative, is proactive, and habitually removes obstacles for success
Additional Information
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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
Other Locations: Illinois-Metro Chicago-Naperville
Job Type: Standard
Travel (Up to...): Yes, 25 % of the Time
Work Location(s):
AGLR Corporate Office - 10 Peachtree Place NE (10AtlantaCODE)
10 Peachtree Place NE
Atlanta, 30309
G O Naperville - 1844 W Ferry Rd. (1844NapervilleCODE)
1844 W Ferry Rd.
Naperville, 60536
Req ID: SCS2010456
