The Program Manager is accountable for ensuring the identification, prioritization, design, approval, permitting, construction, and commissioning of distribution main replacement projects within the Nicor Gas System Improvement (NSI) program. Project types include bare steel, vintage plastic, probabilistic risk, exposed main replacement & remediation, CP main, and corrosion casings. Objectives for this position may also include the development of programs, regulatory approval of programs, commissioning of assets, returning investments, meeting program regulatory and government commitments, and reporting, etc.
The Program Manager leads a cross-functional team of Track Leads (i.e. Project Controls, Distribution Integrity Management, Engineering, Construction, Land, Environmental, Corrosion, etc.) and ensures expectations are clearly defined, understood, and delivered according to detailed designs, schedules, and budgets. This position applies PMO strategies, protocols and techniques for managing and executing projects and utilizes established project management principles under the Company’s Asset Development Process (ADP).
Other items associated with this position:
One direct report (Project Manager - Contractor resource)
Inclusion in the Nicor Gas - Duty Supervision program
No assigned Company vehicle
Responsibilities:
Education, Certifications/Licenses:
Required:
Preferred:
Related Work Experience:
Required:
Preferred
3+ years leading project planning and execution
3+ years supervisory experience
Specific Skills & Knowledge:
Required
Working Conditions/Physical Requirements:
About Southern Company Gas
Southern Company Gas is a wholly owned subsidiary of Atlanta-based Southern Company (NYSE:SO), America’s premier energy company. Southern Company Gas serves approximately 4.2 million natural gas utility customers through its regulated distribution companies in four states and approximately 600,000 retail customers through its companies that market natural gas. Other nonutility businesses include investments in interstate pipelines and ownership and operation of natural gas storage facilities. For more information, visit southerncompanygas.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.
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