Program Manager

About Atlanta Gas Light Atlanta Gas Light is one of seven natural gas distribution companies of Southern Company Gas, a wholly owned subsidiary of Southern Company (NYSE: SO). Atlanta Gas Light provides natural gas delivery service to more than 1.5 million customers in Georgia. In operation since 1856, the company is one of the oldest corporations in the state. For more information, visit www.atlantagaslight.com . Program Manager is accountable for ensuring the execution and commissioning of large-scale infrastructure improvement programs and projects including high-value, complex assets to ensure all related business objectives are met. These objectives may include development of programs, support of regulatory approval of programs, commissioning of assets, returning investment, meeting program regulatory and government commitments, and reporting, etc. The Program Manager leads a cross-functional team of track leads (land, regulatory, engineering, construction, etc.) and ensures their deliverables are understood and delivered according to the detailed designs, schedules, and budgets according to Company processes & standards. The programs managed will include various portions of AGLC’s GRAM program. Functional Expertise: Serves as Project Manager of medium or large-scale programs and projects Implements Company business processes on medium or large programs and projects AGL/CGC regulatory and rate case filing support Asset Development Process (ADP) and Unifier champion Development and management of 10-year capital plan for assigned projects and programs. Works and ensures that all projects are executed within the Company’s policies, processes & Standards Ensures Functional Leader and their respective tracks leads are fully engaged with deliverables Provide detailed and timely monthly variance analysis and program reforecasts Provide ad-hoc reporting as requested Ensure projects are managed to budget and schedule Champion Risk Management including identification, management, and mitigation throughout the life of the project or program Ensure compliance with Company policies, procedures, and processes to support the asset development in a safe, cost effective, and timely manner Lead weekly program progress meetings with Track Leads and report on overall program status Ensure all Track Leads understand program goals, requirements, commitments, schedules, and associated Company financial impacts Hold Track Leads accountable for individual deliverables and adherence to all program standards Gather and discuss lessons learned with Track Leads to improve future program executables Ensure all project field data and project related financial documentation is reported in a timely and accurate manner for possible future audits and reconciliations Business Acumen: Ensure that projects are managed to budget, schedule, design, and standards Develop Projects' Organization Charts (including template) Ensure requirements/standards for Project reporting are followed Develop program charter Define project scope and base line it Develop program execution plans Assures compliance with company policies & procedures Implement project management strategies to successfully manage high risk, complex, and high-cost asset development projects, programs, and strategic opportunities Identify and properly manage program risks Provide proper oversight of construction management & field activities Participate as "contract owner" in all projects related contract negotiations & Change orders Ensure that project materials and services are acquired for project Ensure that contract schedule of values is clearly defined/consistent with corporate WBS Ensure that contractors' invoices and payments are audited and approved by contract Engagement: Identify and contract qualified contractors for project work through functional leader Prepare and present project metrics to indicate project health (EVA, Financial Analysis, Schedule, Risk, etc.) for presentation to