Workstream: Technology Services
Job Family: Technology Planning
Job Title: Technology Planning Analyst, Senior
Location: Energy Center, Birmingham, Al
Reports To: Director, Application Development, Generation Technology Solutions
The Technology Planning Analyst Specialist position reports to the Generation Technology Solutions Director and is responsible for promoting and supporting the realization of what’s possible with technology focused on Generation and Operations Data Analytics business functions.At its core, this position guides our strategic technology direction and ensures that our technology investments are optimal, adhere to standards, and are aligned with the business and the Technology Organization’s (TO) strategic objectives.Consideration must be given to all technology delivery components, including resources, hardware, software, and outside services. Responsibilities include defining and justifying investments that enable achievement of short and long-term business objectives. The position fosters strategic partnerships, elicits business requirements, documents business processes and business cases.The position creates and maintains technology roadmaps, produces professional presentation materials, and facilitates governance and budget processes.The position coordinates vetting new technology with security, contracts, legal and business owners to mitigate risks.
This job requires employees to physically report to work Monday – Thursday (4) days a week at the Energy Center in Birmingham, Alabama.Fridays are generally hybrid unless requested to come into work.Telecommuting is only allowed on a case-by-case basis pending Manager approval.This position is expected to travel occasionally to generation plant sites, however overall travel requirements should not exceed 20%.
This position is a senior level planning analyst (level 6).
Strategic Relationships
Develop and own business unit strategic technology roadmaps, communication, and implementation, all in alignment with enterprise strategic plans.
Governance Processes
New Technology Requests
Lead the technology acquisition process including governance approval, technology investment process, TO vetting and security processes, procurement, and supply chain processes.Some activities may be delegated as appropriate.
• BS or BA degree in Technology, Business or related field is required.
Strong organizational skills.
Strategic Relationships
Governance Processes
New Technology Requests
Lead the technology acquisition process including governance approval, technology investment process, TO vetting and security processes, procurement, and supply chain processes.Some activities may be delegated as appropriate.
• BS or BA degree in Technology, Business or related field is required.
Strong organizational skills.
About Southern Company
Southern Company (NYSE: SO) is a leading energy provider serving 9 million 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 solutions provider 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 customers' and communities' needs while advancing our goal of net-zero greenhouse gas 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 has been recognized by a variety of organizations, earning the company awards and recognitions that reflect Our Values and dedication to service. To learn more, visit www.southerncompany.com
Southern Company invests in the well-being of its employees and their families through a comprehensive total rewards strategy that includes competitive base salary, annual incentive awards for eligible employees and health, welfare and retirement benefits designed to support physical, financial, and emotional/social well-being. This position may also be eligible for additional compensation, such as an incentive program, with the amount of any bonus/awards subject to the terms and conditions of the applicable incentive plan(s). A summary of the benefits offered for this position can be found here https://seo.nlx.org/southernco/pdf/SOCO-Benefits.pdf Additional and specific details about total compensation and benefits will also be provided during the hiring process.
Together with our subsidiaries, we deliver clean, safe, reliable and affordable energy to our 9 million customers. Our focus is doing so with service excellence.
That means we are leaders who take action to meet our customers’ and communities’ needs while advancing our commitment to net zero emissions by 2050. We create community value through energy, social, economic, and environmental progress.
We do this through electric operating companies in three states and natural gas distribution companies in four. Our family of companies draw on diverse energy sources to create the best mix for our service areas, including electricity, natural gas, solar power, carbon-free nuclear, and other sustainable sources.
We leverage our leading distributed energy infrastructure company and other innovative technology to better serve every customer. Our competitive, national generation company serves wholesale customers, and our family includes a fiber optics network, and telecommunications services.
