Mgr, Applic Development

Mgr, Applic Development

Description

Manager, Application Development

Purpose: This position is responsible for production support and maintenance of existing business applications, as well as successful new solution development, including the analysis, purchase and implementation of appropriate vendor applications. The position assumes ownership for all IT activities which impact Generation and Engineering organizations. The position provides all technology support for the Monitoring and Diagnostics organizations such as SNC, SPC, Transmission and Generation. This position leverages business, technical, and consulting resources from across the IT organization to ensure the timely delivery of effective business solutions. The position is responsible for supporting and enhancing engineering modeling systems, estimating systems and engineering design systems. The position is also responsible for systems used by the generation fleet such as emissions monitoring, safety and health, and operational information systems. The scope of work includes: managing the life cycle of applications; providing project oversight; managing the staff who design, develop, deliver, and maintain application products; staying abreast of emerging technologies; developing expertise in the business area and effectively applying the knowledge gained within IT; ensuring effective resource planning; managing and developing supervisors and staff; effectively managing the budget for the organization.

Directly reporting to this position are nine professional staff members including two supervisors with strong technical, project management, consulting, and communication skills. This position provides performance management and development of the people reporting to this position. This position also aids decisions related to departmental structure, process improvements and work assignments and ensures compliance with Sarbanes-Oxley. The position is responsible for managing an annual technology budget of $4M.

Education/Experience :

• Degree in Engineering, Computer Science or a related field required
• Demonstrated leadership and management skills including building a strong results-oriented team; performance management; budget management
• Demonstrated communication skills (oral/written) to all levels of employees/management
• At least 4 years of supervisory experience is preferred
• Working knowledge of application development methodologies/processes & technologies
• Working knowledge and understanding of existing and emerging information technologies
• Awareness of energy industry trends, opportunities, and challenges
• Demonstrated ability to understand technology issues and quantify the risks to ensure appropriate business decisions are made
• Has developed initiatives and delivered results on time and within budgets
• Has worked across functions in IT or in business
• Has developed effective working relationships with employees, peers, and management

Competencies:

Positive attitude, leadership capability and skills, proactive, ability to work in fast-paced/high pressure environment, deals well with change, deadline oriented, capability to understand technical information, excellent interpersonal skills, business focused, ability to think out of the box, ability to formulate strategic plans, excellent analytical skills, creative problem-solving skills, project development & management skills, good business judgment, strong performance management skills, strong verbal/written communication & presentation skills, good negotiation skills, shows initiative and takes ownership of work, strong technical experience, ability to simplify complex subjects in a way that can be easily understood by non-technical audiences, exemplifies Our Values.

Job Responsibilities:

• Attract, develop, retain, and manage a highly effective, diverse workforce of technical employees highly skilled in multiple disciplines whose purpose is to design, develop, and successfully implement on time and within budget, applications and other products that deliver business value and exceed expectations
• Develop and implement an effective workforce plan that addresses succession planning, talent management, knowledge transfer, developing bench strength for the area high quality service delivery to meet the needs of the changing business environment
• Align technology support with strategic direction of Generation business units
• Develop, drive, and deliver on departmental strategic plans and goals
• Proactively manage the life cycle of the applications. Includes managing new solution development and assessing/implementing options from vendors; efficiently supporting, maintaining, and retiring applications to ensure maximum value and reduced cost
• Monitor solutions to maintain alignment with the business units
• Ensure application solutions exceed expectations for functionality, quality, cost and timely delivery
• Ensure appropriate disaster recovery plans are in place and effective
• Establish and maintain excellent working relationships/partnerships with IT, business units and external vendors
• Manage the organization as a business with emphasis on efficient budget planning, budget variance management, strong financial performance, and effective resource planning
• Comply with Sarbanes-Oxley requirements and established practices and procedures
• Be a leadership model: Exhibit Our Values in all aspects when representing Southern Company

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Southern Company (NYSE: SO) is America's premier energy company, with 44,000 megawatts of generating capacity and 1,500 billion cubic feet of combined natural gas consumption and throughput volume serving 9 million electric and gas utility customers through its subsidiaries. The company provides clean, safe, reliable and affordable energy through electric utilities in four states, natural gas distribution utilities in seven states, a competitive generation company serving wholesale customers across America and a national recognized provider of customized energy solutions, as well as fiber optics and wireless communications. Southern Company brands are known for excellent customer service, high reliability and affordable prices that are below the national average. Through an industry-leading commitment to innovation, Southern Company and its subsidiaries are inventing America's energy future by developing the full portfolio of energy resources, including carbon-free nuclear, 21st century coal, natural gas, renewables and energy efficiency, and creating new products and services for the benefit of customers. Southern Company has been named by the U.S. Department of Defense and G.I. Jobs magazine as a top military employer, recognized among the Top 50 Companies for Diversity by DiversityInc, listed by Black Enterprise magazine as one of the 40 Best Companies for Diversity and designated a Top Employer for Hispanics by Hispanic Network. The company has earned a National Award of Nuclear Science and History from the National Atomic Museum Foundation for its leadership and commitment to nuclear development and is continually ranked among the top utilities in Fortune's annual World's Most Admired Electric and Gas Utility rankings. Visit our website at 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 Field: Information Technology

Job Type: Standard

Primary Location: Alabama-Metro Birmingham/Eastern AL-Birmingham

Operating Company: Southern Company Services

Job Type: Standard

Travel (Up to): Yes, 25 % of the Time

Work Location(s):

The Energy Center - 3535 Colonnade Parkway (3535Birmingham)

3535 Colonnade Parkway

Birmingham, 35243

Req ID: SCS2011053