Position Overview

The Project Manager 2 will lead and coordinate a portfolio of strategic projects within the Power Delivery Data Analytics organization. This role is responsible for ensuring projects are delivered on schedule, within budget, and aligned with business objectives.

The successful candidate will serve as a central point of coordination between business stakeholders, technical teams, leadership, vendors, and external partners to drive successful project execution and organizational alignment.

The ideal candidate is highly organized, proactive, and experienced in managing multiple concurrent projects while balancing competing priorities in a dynamic business environment.

Key Responsibilities

Portfolio & Project Management

• Manage multiple strategic projects simultaneously across the Data Analytics organization.
• Develop and maintain comprehensive project plans, schedules, roadmaps, milestones, and deliverables.
• Track project performance against scope, schedule, budget, and quality objectives.
• Identify project risks, dependencies, resource constraints, and potential roadblocks.
• Develop mitigation strategies and contingency plans to address project challenges.
• Ensure compliance with established governance, reporting, and change management processes.
• Support project prioritization efforts and alignment with departmental and organizational goals.
• Monitor project health and proactively address issues impacting delivery.

Stakeholder Management & Communication

• Serve as the primary liaison between business stakeholders, technical teams, leadership, and external partners.
• Facilitate project meetings, workshops, planning sessions, and status reviews.
• Prepare meeting agendas, document decisions, track action items, and ensure timely follow-up.
• Provide executive-level reporting on project progress, milestones, risks, and key decisions.
• Communicate project status and expectations effectively to both technical and non-technical audiences.
• Foster collaboration and maintain strong working relationships across cross-functional teams.

Vendor & Partner Coordination

• Coordinate activities with vendors, consultants, and third-party partners.
• Monitor vendor deliverables, commitments, timelines, and performance metrics.
• Facilitate issue resolution and escalation management when necessary.
• Ensure external partners remain aligned with project objectives and business priorities.
• Support contract-related activities and vendor engagement processes as needed.

Budget & Resource Management

• Monitor project budgets, expenditures, forecasts, and financial performance.
• Assist with resource planning and allocation across multiple initiatives.
• Identify resource gaps, conflicts, and staffing requirements.
• Support leadership with project planning, investment decisions, and resource forecasting.
• Track project expenditures and ensure adherence to approved budgets.

Process Improvement & Organizational Effectiveness

• Promote project management best practices and continuous improvement initiatives.
• Develop and maintain project templates, reporting standards, and governance documentation.
• Identify opportunities to improve project execution, communication, and collaboration processes.
• Support organizational change management initiatives and adoption of new tools, technologies, and business processes.
• Contribute to the maturation of project management practices across the organization.

Required Qualifications

Education

• Bachelor's degree in Business, Information Systems, Project Management, Engineering, Analytics, or a related field.
• Equivalent professional experience may be considered in lieu of formal education.

Experience

• Minimum of 5 years of project management experience leading technology, analytics, software, business transformation, or related initiatives.
• Demonstrated experience managing multiple concurrent projects and stakeholder groups.
• Proven ability to deliver projects on schedule and within budget.
• Experience developing project plans, schedules, roadmaps, executive reports, and status updates.
• Experience coordinating cross-functional teams and managing competing priorities.

Technical Skills

• Proficiency with project management tools such as:
  • Microsoft Project
  • Smartsheet
  • Jira
  • Azure DevOps
  • Monday.com
  • Similar project and portfolio management platforms
• Experience creating project schedules, dashboards, roadmaps, and executive reporting materials.
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office Suite, including:
  • Excel
  • PowerPoint
  • Word
  • Outlook
• Familiarity with project governance, change management, and resource planning methodologies.

Preferred Qualifications

• PMP (Project Management Professional) Certification.
• PMI-ACP Certification.
• Certified Scrum Master (CSM) Certification.
• Experience supporting Data Analytics, Business Intelligence, Reporting, Data Platform, or Technology initiatives.
• Experience managing third-party vendors, consultants, and external partners.
• Familiarity with Agile, Waterfall, and Hybrid project delivery methodologies.
• Experience working within large enterprise organizations.

Knowledge & Competencies

• Exceptional organizational and planning skills.
• Strong leadership, coordination, and stakeholder management abilities.
• Excellent written, verbal, and presentation communication skills.
• Strong analytical, problem-solving, and critical-thinking capabilities.
• Ability to manage ambiguity and adapt to changing priorities.
• Proven ability to influence without direct authority.
• Results-oriented mindset with a focus on delivering business value.
• Strong attention to detail and follow-through.
• Ability to build consensus across diverse stakeholder groups.
• Ability to work effectively with both technical and non-technical teams.

Physical Requirements

• Ability to work at a computer workstation for extended periods.
• Ability to participate in virtual and in-person meetings throughout the workday.
• Ability to communicate effectively through written, verbal, and presentation formats.
• Ability to occasionally travel for project meetings, workshops, or business-related activities as required.
• Ability to maintain regular and reliable attendance.

Success Measures

The successful candidate will:

• Maintain visibility and control across a portfolio of strategic projects.
• Deliver projects on time, within budget, and aligned with business objectives.
• Establish clear project roadmaps, governance, and reporting processes.
• Improve coordination between business teams, technical teams, and external partners.
• Provide leadership with accurate and timely project status, risk, budget, and resource information.
• Drive accountability, transparency, and continuous improvement across project teams.

Here's a professional, job board-ready posting for your Project Manager 2 role with BLOC Resources supporting Southern Company's Power Delivery Data Analytics team.

Project Manager 2 – Power Delivery Data Analytics

Company: BLOC Resources
Location: 600 18th Street North, Birmingham, AL 35203
Pay Rate: $80.00 - $84.00 per hour (based on experience)
Employment Type: Contract

About BLOC Resources

BLOC Resources is a leading workforce solutions provider delivering highly skilled professionals to the energy, utility, engineering, and technology sectors. We partner with industry-leading organizations to provide talent that drives innovation, operational excellence, and business transformation.

We are currently seeking an experienced Project Manager 2 to support Southern Company's Power Delivery Data Analytics organization. This role offers the opportunity to lead strategic initiatives that enhance data-driven decision-making, operational efficiency, and business performance across a large-scale utility enterprise.

Position Overview

The Project Manager 2 will lead and coordinate a portfolio of strategic projects within the Power Delivery Data Analytics organization. This role is responsible for ensuring projects are delivered on schedule, within budget, and aligned with business objectives.

The successful candidate will serve as a central point of coordination between business stakeholders, technical teams, leadership, vendors, and external partners to drive successful project execution and organizational alignment.

The ideal candidate is highly organized, proactive, and experienced in managing multiple concurrent projects while balancing competing priorities in a dynamic business environment.

Key Responsibilities

Portfolio & Project Management

• Manage multiple strategic projects simultaneously across the Data Analytics organization.

• Develop and maintain comprehensive project plans, schedules, roadmaps, milestones, and deliverables.

• Track project performance against scope, schedule, budget, and quality objectives.

• Identify project risks, dependencies, resource constraints, and potential roadblocks.

• Develop mitigation strategies and contingency plans to address project challenges.

• Ensure compliance with established governance, reporting, and change management processes.

• Support project prioritization efforts and alignment with departmental and organizational goals.

• Monitor project health and proactively address issues impacting delivery.

Stakeholder Management & Communication

• Serve as the primary liaison between business stakeholders, technical teams, leadership, and external partners.

• Facilitate project meetings, workshops, planning sessions, and status reviews.

• Prepare meeting agendas, document decisions, track action items, and ensure timely follow-up.

• Provide executive-level reporting on project progress, milestones, risks, and key decisions.

• Communicate project status and expectations effectively to both technical and non-technical audiences.

• Foster collaboration and maintain strong working relationships across cross-functional teams.

Vendor & Partner Coordination

• Coordinate activities with vendors, consultants, and third-party partners.

• Monitor vendor deliverables, commitments, timelines, and performance metrics.

• Facilitate issue resolution and escalation management when necessary.

• Ensure external partners remain aligned with project objectives and business priorities.

• Support contract-related activities and vendor engagement processes as needed.

Budget & Resource Management

• Monitor project budgets, expenditures, forecasts, and financial performance.

• Assist with resource planning and allocation across multiple initiatives.

• Identify resource gaps, conflicts, and staffing requirements.

• Support leadership with project planning, investment decisions, and resource forecasting.

• Track project expenditures and ensure adherence to approved budgets.

Process Improvement & Organizational Effectiveness

• Promote project management best practices and continuous improvement initiatives.

• Develop and maintain project templates, reporting standards, and governance documentation.

• Identify opportunities to improve project execution, communication, and collaboration processes.

• Support organizational change management initiatives and adoption of new tools, technologies, and business processes.

• Contribute to the maturation of project management practices across the organization.

Required Qualifications

Education

• Bachelor's degree in Business, Information Systems, Project Management, Engineering, Analytics, or a related field.

• Equivalent professional experience may be considered in lieu of formal education.

Experience

• Minimum of 5 years of project management experience leading technology, analytics, software, business transformation, or related initiatives.

• Demonstrated experience managing multiple concurrent projects and stakeholder groups.

• Proven ability to deliver projects on schedule and within budget.

• Experience developing project plans, schedules, roadmaps, executive reports, and status updates.

• Experience coordinating cross-functional teams and managing competing priorities.

Technical Skills

• Proficiency with project management tools such as:

  • Microsoft Project

  • Smartsheet

  • Jira

  • Azure DevOps

  • Monday.com

  • Similar project and portfolio management platforms

• Experience creating project schedules, dashboards, roadmaps, and executive reporting materials.

• Proficiency with Microsoft Office Suite, including:

  • Excel

  • PowerPoint

  • Word

  • Outlook

• Familiarity with project governance, change management, and resource planning methodologies.

Preferred Qualifications

• PMP (Project Management Professional) Certification.

• PMI-ACP Certification.

• Certified Scrum Master (CSM) Certification.

• Experience supporting Data Analytics, Business Intelligence, Reporting, Data Platform, or Technology initiatives.

• Experience managing third-party vendors, consultants, and external partners.

• Familiarity with Agile, Waterfall, and Hybrid project delivery methodologies.

• Experience working within large enterprise organizations.

Knowledge & Competencies

• Exceptional organizational and planning skills.

• Strong leadership, coordination, and stakeholder management abilities.

• Excellent written, verbal, and presentation communication skills.

• Strong analytical, problem-solving, and critical-thinking capabilities.

• Ability to manage ambiguity and adapt to changing priorities.

• Proven ability to influence without direct authority.

• Results-oriented mindset with a focus on delivering business value.

• Strong attention to detail and follow-through.

• Ability to build consensus across diverse stakeholder groups.

• Ability to work effectively with both technical and non-technical teams.

Physical Requirements

• Ability to work at a computer workstation for extended periods.

• Ability to participate in virtual and in-person meetings throughout the workday.

• Ability to communicate effectively through written, verbal, and presentation formats.

• Ability to occasionally travel for project meetings, workshops, or business-related activities as required.

• Ability to maintain regular and reliable attendance.

Success Measures

The successful candidate will:

• Maintain visibility and control across a portfolio of strategic projects.

• Deliver projects on time, within budget, and aligned with business objectives.

• Establish clear project roadmaps, governance, and reporting processes.

• Improve coordination between business teams, technical teams, and external partners.

• Provide leadership with accurate and timely project status, risk, budget, and resource information.

• Drive accountability, transparency, and continuous improvement across project teams.

Compensation

$80.00 - $84.00 per hour (based on experience)

Additional Benefits of Working Through BLOC Resources Include:

• Access to contractor support resources, onboarding assistance, and dedicated recruiter support.

• Exposure to enterprise-level data analytics and business transformation initiatives.

• Opportunity to work with one of the nation's leading energy providers.

• Potential for contract extension or long-term placement based on performance and business needs.

• Ongoing support from the BLOC Resources recruiting and operations team throughout the assignment.

Why Join BLOC Resources?

This is an exciting opportunity to work alongside industry leaders and contribute to strategic initiatives that support data-driven decision-making and operational excellence. You'll gain exposure to large-scale enterprise projects while helping drive meaningful business outcomes within a highly respected utility organization.

Apply Today

Qualified candidates are encouraged to submit their resumes for immediate consideration. A BLOC Resources recruiter will review applications and contact selected candidates regarding next steps in the hiring process.