Analyst Sr, Technology Planning

About the role

This position reports to the Director, Application Development, Generation Technology Solutions and is responsible for promoting and supporting the realization of what’s possible with technology focused on Generation and Operations Data Analytics business functions. The role guides strategic technology direction, ensures optimal technology investments that adhere to standards and align with business and Technology Organization objectives, and considers all delivery components including resources, hardware, software, and outside services.

Responsibilities

• Define and justify investments that enable achievement of short and long-term business objectives.
• Foster strategic partnerships and elicit business requirements.
• Document business processes and business cases.
• Create and maintain technology roadmaps and produce professional presentation materials.
• Facilitate governance and budget processes.
• Coordinate vetting new technology with security, contracts, legal and business owners to mitigate risks.
• Build and maintain strategic partnerships with Generation and Operations Data Analytics stakeholders to apply knowledge of the business and appropriate technology for streamlining business processes, drive revenue growth, improve customer satisfaction, and increase efficiency.
• Understand and articulate the mission, vision, goals, and strategic initiatives of the business units.
• Develop and own business unit strategic technology roadmaps, communication, and implementation, all in alignment with enterprise strategic plans.
• Anticipate and communicate the business unit's technology needs to the technology organization to set priorities that maximize value of technology investments.
• Own and drive technology leadership and governance to ensure appropriate prioritization of technology spend within the business unit and across Electric Operations Technology.
• Partner to develop agendas, notes, and content for Generation Technology governance meetings.
• Support development of business cases that clearly articulate business requirements, options for potential solutions, financials, appropriate use of technology, and value for business units.
• Ensure business case alignment with the Business Technology Delivery Framework.
• Provide consulting and coordination in vendor management activities, including Statement of Work, quotes, Supply Chain engagement, Requests for Proposals, vendor demonstrations, as well as assisting management with vendor contracts and budget planning.
• Lead the technology acquisition process including governance approval, technology investment process, TO vetting and security processes, procurement, and supply chain processes.
• Anticipate needs and provide business consultation for innovative solutions.
• Provide oversight and maintenance of project pipeline related information in the enterprise project tracking tool and technology roadmaps.

Requirements

• BS or BA degree in Technology, Business or related field is required.

Skills and Competencies

• Demonstrate Southern Company’s values.
• Strong technical background.
• Experience managing multiple tasks/priorities, communication, teamwork, consulting, financial analysis, negotiating and influencing.
• Flexible, calm under stress adjusting smoothly to changes in direction.
• Proven analytical abilities and problem-solving skills.
• Ability to build, maintain, and influence relationships at all levels and within all organizations.
• Facilitation skills, listening, verbal and written communication skills.
• Strong organizational skills.

This job requires employees to physically report to work Monday – Thursday (4) days a week at the Energy Center in Birmingham, Alabama. Fridays are generally hybrid unless requested to come into work. Telecommuting is only allowed on a case-by-case basis pending Manager approval. Occasional travel to generation plant sites is expected, with overall travel requirements not to exceed 20%.