Manager, Energy Efficiency

JOB SUMMARY:

The Energy Efficiency Manager is responsible for leading a team to implement the Georgia Public Service Commission approved Commercial Energy Efficiency programs and initiatives across the state to meet regulated targets within budgets. This requires direct leadership of internal and external teams, innovating within a regulated framework, budgeting and forecasting, contracting and vendor accountability, strategic direction, risk management, and motivating others to strategically drive results.

MAJOR JOB RESPONSIBILITIES

• Lead a team of Program Managers, Analysts, and external vendors to implement the energy efficiency and demand reduction programs and initiatives that were approved in the 2025 Georgia Power Integrated Resource Plan.
• Ensure programs are executed in full compliance with Commission Orders, approved DSM Plans, internal controls, and cost-effectiveness requirements while achieving mandated kWh energy savings, kW demand reduction, participation targets, and customer satisfaction outcomes within approved budgets.
• Effectively manage a team, establish an engaging work environment by motivating others to achieve desired goals, collaborate with multi-disciplinary partners, and provide candid feedback and address performance issues expeditiously.
• Govern multi-year budget planning, pacing, and risk management to align savings delivery with approved budgets.
• Partner with internal teams (Regulatory, Legal, Supply Chain, Budgeting, EM&V, Corporate Affairs, Account Management, External, etc.) to protect Georgia Power’s regulatory posture and promote program opportunities.
• Maintain the highest level of customer satisfaction through problem-solving, market intelligence, and continuous improvement.
• Lead vendor contract development, onboard vendors when needed, establish infrastructure to support programs, and implement a strategic business plan to meet objectives and goals.
• Assess and mitigate risk by overseeing quality assurance and verification strategies, ensuring vendors are held accountable to perform in accordance with contracts and in compliance with the filed energy efficiency program implementation plans.
• Communicate program progress, performance trends, and emerging risks to leadership and stakeholders both formally and informally with clear and accurate details.
• Assist with program design and evaluation efforts by engaging with the Southern Company Design and Evaluation team to provide valuable feedback and drive success.

JOB REQUIREMENTS

Preferred Education & Experience

• 4-year accredited degree with additional consideration given for advanced degrees and/or relevant industry certifications including CDSM, CEM, and BPI.
• At least 5 years with DSM or comparable regulated program implementation
• Strong project and/or program management including budgeting, forecasting, and the ability to develop and implement effective workflow processes.
• Overseeing multi-program portfolios with substantial financial, regulatory, and performance accountability.
• Leading or influencing across multiple organizations to achieve effective outcomes, regardless of the reporting relationship.
• Reviewing and editing legal agreements and holding third-party vendors accountable to service level agreements and contract compliance.

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.
• Strategic and creative problem-solving skills to improve processes and a proven track record of demonstrating critical thinking and problem-solving around complex issues.
• Ability to effectively manage and lead through change in a dynamic business environment.
• High comfort level with technology and leveraging data to inform decisions.

Behavioral Attributes

• Role model of Our Values and Safety Excellence, including intentional inclusion internally as well as integrated into strategy and tactics of program implementation and customer engagement.
• Seen as a trusted leader due to depth of expertise and knowledge, confidence, decision making authority, consistency, honesty, and integrity.
• Ability to build and establish effective partnerships inside Georgia Power, Southern Company, across functional boundaries, and externally.
• Support employee development by creating a safe environment where people are encouraged to learn from mistakes and celebrate successes.

Georgia Power is the largest electric subsidiary of Southern Company (NYSE: SO), America's premier energy company. Value, Reliability, Customer Service and Stewardship are the cornerstones of the Company's promise to 2.6 million customers in all but four of Georgia's 159 counties. Committed to delivering clean, safe, reliable, and affordable energy at rates below the national average, Georgia Power maintains a diverse, innovative generation mix that includes nuclear, coal and natural gas, as well as renewables such as solar, hydroelectric and wind. Georgia Power focuses on delivering world-class service to its customers every day and the Company is recognized by J.D. Power and Associates as an industry leader in customer satisfaction. For more information, visit www.GeogiaPower.com and connect with the Company on Facebook (Facebook.com/GeorgiaPower), Twitter (Twitter.com/GeorgiaPower) and Instagram (Instagram.com/ga_power).

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.