Energy Efficiency Pilot Program Manager

The Energy Efficiency Pilot Program Manager at Southern Company in Gulfport, MS, will oversee energy-saving pilot programs approved by the Georgia Public Service Commission. Responsibilities include managing pilot development, ensuring compliance, tracking budgets, and collaborating with various business units. Candidates should have a degree, at least 5 years of energy efficiency or program management experience, and strong communication skills. Travel is required 1-3 times per year.
Job Summary

The Energy Efficiency Pilot Program Manager exists to support the Company’s strategic objective of implementing energy efficiency pilot programs some of which are approved by the Georgia Public Service Commission (“GPSC”) as potential demand-side management (“DSM”) resources. The EE Pilot Program Manager should implement and manage a broad range of energy-saving pilots through testing new and emerging technologies, as well as research to support existing energy efficiency programs. The EE Pilot Program Manager leverages the results of pilots and research projects to provide value, informing and shaping future certified DSM programs for residential and commercial customers.

Job Requirements
• Undergraduate degree preferred
• Must have a minimum of 5 years in Energy efficiency experience or program manager experience
• Travel in-territory (opco region partners, customers, and vendors) and nationally (1-3 times per year) required
• Demonstrated intellectual curiosity in new and emerging technologies and creative methodologies to elevate and enable customer participation and satisfaction for saving energy
• Experience with business plan development, execution of project launch, and life-cycle management activities preferred
• Prudency with maintaining project schedules and overseeing costs and resources including contractors/consultants when required
• Broad, strategic understanding of the Company’s operations, policies, and procedures
• Understanding of regulatory requirements and relationships preferred
• Understanding of existing certified Energy Efficiency programs
• Excellent communication and presentation skills – written, oral, and interpersonal (including public speaking to varied audiences)
• Experience managing multiple concurrent projects and working with multiple internal and external stakeholders simultaneously
• Ability to motivate and influence without positional leadership
• Ability to build and maintain highly effective internal and external relationships
• Demonstrated ability to work independently and self-directed

Major Job Responsibilities

Responsible for a portfolio of Commercial and Residential Energy Efficiency Pilots with annual budget expectations. These responsibilities include:
• Pilot Development and Implementation
• Partner with Energy Efficiency leadership and like counterparts to develop a pilot pipeline and implement pilot programs to meet objectives and goals
• Work with business units including Supply Chain, Legal, Technology Organization, Finance, Corporate Communication, Customer Experience, and Regulatory Affairs, as well as implementation vendors to administer and successfully implement pilots
• Establish and manage necessary quality assurance and verification protocols for ensuring compliant implementation
• Increase customer satisfaction through successful implementation of energy efficiency pilots
• Manage the energy efficiency pilot program budgets through monthly tracking and payment of invoices, maintaining contract obligations, etc.
• Provide monthly pilot results to Energy Efficiency leadership and internal partners (implementation status, budget, evaluation, etc.)
• Work with national, state and local stakeholders

Pilot Evaluations
• Partner with Evaluation, Measurement, & Verification (EM&V) partners to develop evaluation protocols to measure pilot program success and provide guidance to pilot program evaluation contractors
• Incorporate pilot program evaluation results and provide recommendations in the strategy and development of the DSM plan in support of the IRP (Integrated Resource Planning) filing developed every three years

External Representation
• Serve as the Company’s expert to customers, industry and trade associations and other stakeholders relating to regulatory, legislative and energy efficiency topics
• Maintain strategic knowledge of industry market and program trends, impacts, resources, other utility implementations, and best practices
• Provide consultation and leadership in national energy efficiency associations

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 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.

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 Identification: 10495

Job Category: Renewable Energy

Job Schedule: Full time

Company: Southern Company Services