Business Optimization Partner

Business Optimization Partner - Process Improvement

The Office of Enterprise Transformation has been created to standardize our processes, optimize our operations, and drive efficiencies across the Southern Company enterprise. This organization will provide a more structured approach along with the creation and implementation of a sustainable framework to improve efficiencies, productivity, and business performance. In this rising cost environment, customers often face tough economic decisions around affordability, with the cost of our service playing a pivotal role in their considerations. It is our collective responsibility, as One Team, to operate, maintain, and invest in our operations in a manner which maximizes value for our customers, including minimizing our cost to serve them. The Office of Enterprise Transformation will be responsible for business transformation (modernization) for the Southern Company Enterprise including both the Electric and Gas operations. This includes continued modernization system wide by leveraging more efficient & effective ways of working to engage employees in identifying and delivering business transformation results.

JOB DESCRIPTION:

The Business Optimization Partner is part of the Office of Enterprise Transformation and is responsible for acting as an internal consultant that participates in and/or leads Southern Company project teams driving business transformation (process modernization, financial efficiencies and outcomes driven work) and accountability. This can include gathering, analyzing and visualizing information related to engagements across all functions of Southern Company and its subsidiaries. They will support both short and long term initiatives, collaborating with employees, leaders and other Office of Enterprise Transformation teammates in leveraging data driven solutions to deliver transformative results. The Enterprise Transformation Analyst will be responsible for collecting complex business information, evaluating what it means for the enterprise, and packaging these findings into actionable recommendations for company leadership. The Partners may also be involved in creating and guiding organizations through implementation of transformation initiatives.

JOB REQUIREMENTS:

Education:

• Bachelor’s Degree is preferred

Experience:

• 4+ years of experience in one of the following areas: Utility, Supply Chain, Legal, Forecasting, Customer Service, Sales, Marketing, Communications, Data Analytics, or Project Management
• Demonstrated experience in complex problem solving required.
• Must have experience in at least two of the following areas:

+ Experience in process mapping

+ Data analysis methodologies,

+ Data visualization tools

+ Experience developing and delivering business cases preferred.

+ Experience locating and leveraging objective data sources to tell a compelling story to drive and influence decisions

+ Experience building consensus and managing conflict

+ Demonstrated experience compiling and presenting information

Knowledge, Skills & Abilities:

• Strong problem solving, critical thinking, and evaluation skills.
• Ability to analyze current processes, identify issues, and recommend/implement solutions.
• Strong written and oral communication skills.
• Ability to communicate effectively with peers and all levels of management including maintaining positive customer/client relationships.
• Strong organization and documentation skills.
• Demonstrate attention to detail.
• Must be able to prioritize, organize and complete projects.
• Ability to self-identify areas of personal knowledge gaps and proactively seek to fill them independently.
• Strong research skills are a huge plus.
• Ability to learn complex concepts quickly and apply them in the course of their daily duties.
• Application knowledge including MS Office, Excel, Power BI, PowerPoint and budget tools.
• Process oriented and strategic minded with ability to get the big picture.
• Models all aspects of Southern Company’s Values (Safety First, Intentional Inclusion, Act with Integrity, Superior Performance)

Behavioral Attributes:

• Able to adjust easily to changing priorities.
• Exhibits a high degree of initiative and is proactive.
• Takes personal responsibility for assignments and pride in their work product.
• Understands broad implications of decisions and work activities.
• Ability to grasp new concepts quickly.

About Southern Company

Southern Company (NYSE: SO ) is a leading energy provider serving 9 million 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 solutions provider 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 customers' and communities' needs while advancing our goal of net-zero greenhouse gas 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 has been recognized by a variety of organizations, earning the company awards and recognitions that reflect Our Values and dedication to service. 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: 15760

Job Category: Finance

Job Schedule: Full time

Company: Southern Company Services