Energy Efficiency Program Manager

The Energy Efficiency Program Manager is responsible for leading energy efficiency programs or initiatives by collaborating with internal and external teams to meet annual regulatory kWh savings targets within budget. The position requires detailed knowledge of regulated customer programs, collaboration, contract management, budgeting, and leadership of external vendors.

MAJOR JOB RESPONSIBILITIES

Education & Experience

• 4-year accredited degree preferred with additional consideration given for advanced degrees and/or relevant industry certifications.
• Knowledge of or experience with Mississippi Powers regulated energy efficiency programs and direct customer or contractor interaction.
• Strong project and/or program management including budgeting, forecasting, and the ability to develop and implement effective workflow processes.
• Demonstrated experience leading or influencing across multiple organizations to achieve effective outcomes, regardless of the reporting relationship.
• Experience reviewing and editing scopes of work and maintaining service level agreements through a working relationship with a third party preferred.

Knowledge & Skills

• Ability to work in a rapidly changing environment across multiple teams, with experience prioritizing time-sensitive projects and producing quality results.
• Excellent communication skills (written, verbal, and visual/graphical) and can effectively present to internal peers, leadership, and external partners.
• Ability to be strategic and creative to improve processes and a proven track record of demonstrating critical thinking and problem-solving around complex issues.
• Expert in Microsoft 365 Suite of applications including Outlook, Excel, Teams, and PowerPoint.

Behavioral Attributes

• Role model of Our Values and Safety Excellence
• Motivated and self-directed with an ability to work both independently and in a team environment.
• Seen as a trusted individual due to depth of expertise and knowledge, confidence, decision making ability, consistency, honesty, and integrity.
• Ability to build effective partnerships inside Customer Solutions, across functional boundaries, and externally and able to motivate and influence others without positional leadership.

Mississippi Power , a subsidiary of Southern Company, provides clean, safe, reliable, and affordable energy to more than 192,000 customers and communities in 23 southeast Mississippi counties. In its 98th year, Mississippi Power is a leader in customer service, workforce development and education, environmental stewardship, and employee volunteerism. The company is an industry leader when it comes to working safely, providing around-the-clock reliable service and its expert storm response. Mississippi Power has been at the forefront of innovation in the state through strategic partnerships in electric transportation and solar energy. The company has worked with the Coast Transit Authority to put the states first electric public transportation bus in operation and with Forrest County Agriculture High School on the states first electric school bus. It also partnered with the Hattiesburg Zoo on a new electric train and worked with the countrys largest Dominos franchise to electrify its delivery fleet. Also, a leader in renewable energy, Mississippi Power partnered with the Naval Construction Battalion Center to install the first microgrid at a Navy facility. The company was among the first to introduce utility scale solar in the state with nearly 160 MW of renewable energy produced, enough to power 23,000 homes for a year. Mississippi Powers mission is to provide world-class value to our customers and communities every day.

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: 6867

Job Category: Communications & External Affairs

Job Schedule: Full time

Company: Mississippi Power