Director, Gas Asset Technology

Director, Application Development GAS Asset Technology

JOB SUMMARY:

This position is responsible for the asset technology pillar for Southern Company Gas applications used by GAS Distribution Operations for four state regulated Local Distribution Companies (LDCs): Atlanta Gas Light, Chattanooga Gas, Nicor Gas, Virginia Natural Gas as well as AGL Services Company (AGLSC). This includes full software development lifecycle of end-to-end Asset technology planning, detailed Asset technology roadmap, Asset program and project delivery, and Asset technology production support and maintenance. Partnering closely with GAS Operations senior leadership across AGLSC and the LDCs, this position ensures the feasibility of strategic Asset Management investments along a multiyear roadmap to improve the GAS asset compliance and risk management of gas pipeline operations and maintenance. This leader will drive an asset management transformation program that will deliver technology that improves GAS operations safety, reliability, and effectiveness. This leader will ensure the Asset roadmap and technology portfolio are aligned with the overall GAS Technology Delivery strategy, roadmap and goals including ensuring GAS Asset Technology is simplified and readily supported. This role is responsible for ensuring operational excellence through continuous metric driven improvement providing highly reliable and high-quality technology solutions and support through appropriate design and highly engaged customer service. This position collaborates across Technology Organization (TO) leadership to ensure effective delivery. This leader is responsible for approximately 50-80 IT professionals, including 30 employees and 20-50 contractors, across various geographic locations. This position is responsible for managing a $1M – $5M annual technology budget with responsibility for a project portfolio of $10M $20M.

The position requires business and technology acumen to drive solutions, support and progress that ensure the continued success of the portfolio. This leader influences through active participation in customer activities, and leverages business and technical resources from across the organization to ensure the timely delivery and support of effective business solutions. The position is responsible for the successful implementation and execution of new solution development. This leader will drive the organization to leverage current products for new solutions, influence consolidation and application rationalization. This position will influence simplification of solutions to minimize customization and improve supportability. This leader will also be responsible for the thought leadership on technology direction and decisions based on emerging technologies, industry trends, best practices, and sound business processes for certain business partners. This includes defining and supporting investments that enable the achievement of business objectives and advance the companys capabilities to provide a competitive advantage. This position is responsible for promoting and supporting the realization of what is possible with technology. In close partnership with GAS Business Operations Technology Services (BOTS), this position influences GAS business partners on the Asset, Compliance & Supply Chain Operations Technology Advisory Committee.

This position reports to the Director, GAS Technology Delivery and is a member of the GAS Technology Solutions Senior Leadership Team.

JOB REQUIREMENTS:

Education

• A degree in Computer Science or a related field is required. An advanced degree is desirable.

Experience and Knowledge

• 10 or more years of experience in IT, with at least 5 years of experience managing multiple, medium-to-large- sized and cross-functional teams.
• Demonstrated business acumen combined with technology expertise that establishes customer facing technology leadership credibility
• Comprehensive knowledge of information technology with an extensive understanding of asset systems.
• Experience establishing and defining a comprehensive strategy and roadmap that meets the strategic and operational objectives of the business.
• Broad knowledge of the utility business functions and an understanding of how the Technology Organization adds value to these organizations.
• Building strong leadership teams and high performing organizations.
• Leading and operating in a fast pace, real-time operational environment with changing business dynamics.

Skills

• The ability to lead and manage through change. Recognized as a change agent.
• Outstanding credibility and ability to build strong relationships internally and externally
• Ability to relate industry leading technology trends to opportunities to accelerate innovation and improve partnership
• Ability to influence senior management and key stakeholders through change
• Team player with a collaborative approach to drive solutions for the good of Southern Company.
• Proven ability to drive efficiency through effective technology management.
• Demonstrated ability to successfully operate in regulated environments managing risk, compliance, internal controls, and regulatory requirements
• Demonstrated ability to connect the dots and apply sound business judgment.
• Demonstrated ability to attract, retain top talent and build high performing teams.
• Lead, motivate and develop employees and future leaders.
• Recognized as an outstanding people manager with the ability to delegate responsibility effectively
• Excellent communication skills, including communicating complex technical topics to various audiences, and the demonstrating follow through to close
• Superior customer service skills that demonstrate initiative and follow through towards meeting customer commitments.
• Ability to synthesize large amounts of information, determine solutions, and make quality and timely decisions.

MAJOR JOB RESPONSIBILITIES:

• 10 or more years of experience in IT, with at least 5 years of experience managing multiple, medium-to-large- sized and cross-functional teams.
• Demonstrated business acumen combined with technology expertise that establishes customer facing technology leadership credibility
• Comprehensive knowledge of information technology with an extensive understanding of asset systems.
• Experience establishing and defining a comprehensive strategy and roadmap that meets the strategic and operational objectives of the business.
• Broad knowledge of the utility business functions and an understanding of how the Technology Organization adds value to these organizations.
• Building strong leadership teams and high performing organizations.
• Leading and operating in a fast pace, real-time operational environment with changing business dynamics.

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: 6807

Job Category: Information Technology

Job Schedule: Full time

Company: Southern Company Services