PROJECT MANAGER - CAPITAL PLANNING & SUPPORT

Job Summary

The Project Manager, Capital Planning & Support is responsible for managing the Atlanta Gas Light Company (AGL), Chattanooga Gas Company (CGC), and Virginia Natural Gas (VNG) capital planning and regulatory strategy in coordination with department leadership and support personnel plus the PMO, Regulatory, Legal, Accounting and Financial Planning teams.

This position will support rate case filings, including written testimony development and hearing preparation activities.

This position will work closely with Engineering and Construction (E&C) leadership along with other internal leaders and budget owners at AGL / CGC / VNG on AGL Integrated Capacity & Delivery Plan (i-CDP), AGL GRAM, CGC ARM, CGC PRP, VNG Rate Case, and VNG SAVE program development and maintenance, rate case preparation, and data request responses to the various regulatory agencies.

This role will ensure the individual projects, programs, and associated stakeholders are effectively executing the approved strategy, communicating successfully, and reporting the necessary information for regulatory needs.

This position is expected to provide leadership and proactive coordination with various company department leaders, as needed, to implement the Company's capital strategy and will provide updates and information related to the capital portfolio including the individual projects and programs as needed.

In this role, the individual will need to be able to understand and have the capacity to speak to the technical aspects as well as the regulatory aspects affecting these regulatory activities as well as each capital project and program included in the plans in order to successfully fulfill the job expectations.

This role will report to the Director, Capital Planning & Support and will work closely with the PMO, Project Controls, Engineering, and other Engineering & Construction leaders plus other internal Company stakeholders to support both budgeting and regulatory activities related to the AGL / CGC / VNG capital budgets.

This role will also provide backup support for similar activities at Nicor Gas as needed. Specifically, this role is responsible for the following :

• Lead coordination with E&C, Financial Planning, Regulatory, Accounting, and other Company stakeholders to support rate case filings including testimony preparation and review, data request responses, and financial reporting requirements.
• Review and analyze final orders issued by the various regulatory agencies and ensure communication, reporting, and process modifications are implemented based upon the outcomes.
• Strategic planning and coordination with Subject Matter Experts to develop and maintain the capital plans at each LDC.
• Lead coordination with stakeholders to ensure timely and accurate submittal of financial reports as ordered by the rate case outcomes.
• Support development of formal and informal communication and documentation related to the AGL / CGC / VNG capital plans prepared for internal and external stakeholder reviews as required.
• Work with E&C leaders supporting AGL / CGC / VNG capital budgets to ensure annual capital budget updates align with requirements in each applicable regulatory order.
• Review and analyze data requests, coordinate with appropriate stakeholders to obtain responses, and review / critique responses to ensure they are thorough, accurate, and complete.
• Review reporting, filings, and other work products developed by department internal stakeholders.

Functional Expertise :

• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills, with the ability to interpret complex financial data.
• Experience using tools such as Excel, Power BI, and Power Query to manage and develop reports using large data sets.
• Ability to think strategically and where possible, align financial and regulatory strategies across all 4 GAS Local Distribution Companies (LDC).
• Ability to develop, maintain, and promote the adoption of processes and procedures for future reference.
• Technical aptitude and understanding of the AGL / CGC / VNG projects and programs.
• Ability to work through others to achieve desired business results.
• Attention to detail and ability to ensure accurate and timely submittal of financial documentation to the Regulatory team.
• Strong communication skills and ability to engage with multiple capital budget stakeholders including executive leadership.
• Ability to effectively coordinate with Regulatory, Accounting, Financial Planning, and other Company stakeholders to support rate case filings and data request responses.
• Ability to fully comprehend state and federal regulations, and experience working with leadership and technical staffs of regulatory agencies.
• Compliance focused and able to work through time restrictions.

Education, Certifications / Licenses :

Required :

BS in Engineering or related field

Preferred :

Master of Business Administration (MBA), Project Management Professional (PMP), or similar recognized organization

Related Work Experience :

Required :

• 7+ years reviewing, analyzing, and interpreting regulations preferably in gas distribution or related energy industry.
• Preferred : Project management and regulatory experience.
• Preferred : Experience in energy sector, especially natural gas / pipelines, natural gas storage, or process plant development.
• Preferred : Previous supervisory experience.

Specific Skills & Knowledge :

Required :

• Advanced proficiency in MS Excel, Word, and PowerPoint and moderate proficiency in other MS Office tools.
• Strong analytical skills and ability to solve problems.
• Ability to work independently and collaboratively with all levels in the organization.
• Strong oral and written communication skills.
• Ability to oversee multiple projects / tasks and adapt to changing priorities.
• Strong attention to detail.

Preferred :

• Negotiating skills
• Influencing skills
• Communication skills

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 (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 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 : 7629

Job Category : Engineering

Job Schedule : Full time

Company : AGL Services Company