Program Manager - Organizational Effectiveness
About the job
- A bachelor's degree in Business Administration, Organizational Leadership, Human Resources, Management, Communications, Information Systems, or a related field is required.
- A minimum of 5–8 years of experience in program management, business operations, organizational effectiveness, workforce planning, process improvement, or a related field is required.
- Experience leading cross-functional initiatives and collaborating with stakeholders across multiple business functions is required.
- Experience developing and implementing operational processes, workflows, and governance models is required.
- Experience creating executive-level reports, dashboards, business insights, and performance metrics is required.
- Strong background in project management, process improvement, and organizational transformation initiatives is required.
- Intermediate to advanced proficiency with Microsoft Office Suite, including Word, Excel, PowerPoint, and SharePoint, is required.
- Intermediate to advanced proficiency with Power BI or Tableau is required.
- Intermediate to advanced proficiency with AI-enabled productivity tools, such as Microsoft Copilot, ChatGPT, or similar platforms, is required.
- Lead and execute initiatives that improve organizational effectiveness, operational efficiency, and overall business performance.
- Support billing resolution efforts by researching issues, tracking discrepancies, engaging stakeholders, and providing talking points to support consistent communication and timely resolution.
- Support adoption and integration of Everyday AI tools and technologies to enhance productivity, reporting capabilities, and operational workflows.
- Design, develop, and maintain organizational processes, workflows, and documentation that promote consistency, scalability, and operational excellence.
- Foster communication and collaboration across departments, leadership teams, and key stakeholders.
- Support succession planning by identifying operational risks, documenting critical knowledge, and strengthening workforce continuity plans.
- Lead knowledge transfer initiatives to preserve institutional expertise and ensure seamless transitions during organizational changes.
- Monitor workforce trends, attrition metrics, and organizational movement, and provide insights and recommendations to support retention and workforce strategies.
- Evaluate program performance, identify improvement opportunities, and recommend solutions that drive measurable results.
- Develop executive-level reports, track key deliverables, and promote accountability across strategic initiatives and operational priorities.
- Advance organizational performance by driving operational excellence, strengthening cross-functional alignment, improving communication, and supporting long-term workforce sustainability.
- Help ensure the organization remains agile, efficient, and well-positioned for future success.
- Influence organizational strategy, streamline business operations, champion innovation, and improve how teams collaborate, grow, and deliver results.
- A master's degree in Business Administration (MBA), Organizational Development, Project Management, or a related discipline is preferred.
- Relevant professional certifications such as PMP, Lean Six Sigma, Change Management, or AI-related certifications are a plus.
- Experience supporting organizational change, knowledge management, succession planning, or workforce continuity initiatives is preferred.
- Experience leveraging technology, automation tools, and AI-enabled solutions to improve operational efficiency is preferred.
- Utility, Natural Gas, or other energy industry experience is preferred.
- Experience with workforce analytics, attrition reporting, or organizational effectiveness programs is preferred.
- Proven ability to influence and collaborate with leaders at all levels of the organization is preferred.
- Strong analytical, communication, facilitation, and stakeholder management skills are preferred.
About the company
Southern Company provides electricity and natural gas to customers in the southeastern United States. It runs diverse power plants—coal, natural gas, nuclear, and renewable sources like solar and wind—and manages generation, transmission, and distribution to deliver energy. It earns money mainly by selling energy in a regulated market that supports stable returns, and it offers an investor-direct purchase option. The company's goal is to provide reliable energy while expanding cleaner energy and maintaining its infrastructure for the future.
Company Size
10,001+
Company Stage
IPO
Headquarters
Atlanta, Georgia
Founded
1912
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Simplify's Take
What believers are saying
- April-June 2026 earnings rose to $1.2 billion, driven by regulated utility investment.
- Georgia PSC approved June 2026 customer rate cuts, strengthening political support and load growth.
- Southern's $81 billion capital plan targets data centers, transmission, and 10 gigawatts of generation.
What critics are saying
- Johnson v. Southern Company Services filed August 27, 2026, adds age-bias and FMLA exposure.
- Southern faces a 2025 nuclear compensation antitrust class action; adverse damages threaten earnings.
- Georgia rate freezes end by 2027-2028, and large-load backlash can trigger regulatory pushback.
What makes Southern Company unique
- Southern Company controls regulated Southeast utilities with 9 million customers and predictable returns.
- February 2026 DOE loans gave Georgia Power and Alabama Power $26.5 billion financing.
- It locked 25-year OpenAI power supply and over 11 gigawatts of contracted large-load demand.
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Benefits
Health Insurance
Dental Insurance
401(k) Retirement Plan
401(k) Company Match
Performance Bonus
Tuition Reimbursement
Hybrid Work Options
Company News
Georgia regents name former Southern Company leader Fanning as next chancellor. Published 1:28 pm Thursday, October 1, 2026 By Ty Tagami, Capitol Beat News Service | Getting your Trinity Audio player ready... | ATLANTA - Georgia's Board of Regents formalized the hiring Thursday of the next leader of the state's 25 public colleges and universities, naming Thomas A. Fanning as chancellor. The former president and CEO of Southern Company will take control of the University System of Georgia on Jan. 1, the day after Sonny Perdue retires. The regents named Fanning sole finalist last month. "As a proud USG graduate, I know firsthand the transformative power of this system," Fanning said in a statement. The Georgia Tech graduate, who went on to earn a master's degree there, said his priorities are to ensure college remains accessible, to support innovation and to drive the state's economy with talented graduates. Fanning led Southern Company from 2010 to 2023. He also chaired the Cybersecurity Advisory Committee of the Cybersecurity and Infrastructure Security Agency and the board of the Federal Reserve Bank of Atlanta. After leading the university system for four years, Perdue announced his retirement in April, prompting a five-month search for his successor. Perdue served as agriculture secretary for President Donald Trump during his first term in the White House and as Georgia's first Republican governor since Reconstruction starting in 2003.
The US Department of Energy has approved a $26.5 billion loan to Southern Company through Georgia Power and Alabama Power, the largest in the agency's history. Georgia Power receives approximately $22.4 billion whilst Alabama Power gets roughly $4.1 billion. The 30-year loans will finance over 16 gigawatts of power capacity, including gas turbines, nuclear upgrades, batteries, and 1,300 miles of transmission infrastructure. Officials tout $7 billion in customer savings and $300 million annual interest cost reductions for Southern Company. The financing targets data centre growth and manufacturing expansion. Critics argue the subsidised borrowing costs benefit shareholders whilst construction costs enter the rate base, ultimately paid by customers. Current rate freezes in Georgia and Alabama have expiration dates. The loan reduces Southern Company's borrowing costs but doesn't guarantee lower household bills, as assets remain company-owned and ratepayer-funded.
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Southern Company has priced $725 million in Series 2026A 2.125% Convertible Senior Notes due December 2027 and $1.65 billion in Series 2026B 3.50% Convertible Senior Notes due September 2029. The offerings represent upsizes of $75 million and $150 million respectively over previously announced sizes. The Series 2026A notes have an initial conversion price of approximately $104.56 per share, a 12.5% premium above the 3 August 2026 closing price. The Series 2026B notes have an initial conversion price of approximately $118.50 per share, a 27.5% premium. Southern Company will use approximately $403 million of proceeds to repurchase its Series 2024A Convertible Senior Notes. The remaining funds will repay short-term debt and support general corporate purposes. The offerings are expected to close on 6 August 2026.
Southern Company reported second-quarter 2026 earnings of $1.2 billion, a 33% increase from $0.9 billion in the same period last year. Year-to-date earnings reached $2.5 billion through June 30, up 14% from $2.2 billion in 2025. The earnings growth was driven by investment in state-regulated utilities, customer usage and growth, higher earnings from equity method investments and lower income taxes, partially offset by higher interest expense. Operating revenues for the second quarter reached $6.98 billion, whilst year-to-date revenues totalled $15.4 billion, up 4.2% from $14.7 billion in 2025. Southern Company serves 9 million customers across the Southeast through its family of companies, including Alabama Power.