Audit Project Manager - Capital Projects
Role Overview
Southern Company is seeking an intellectually curious and collaborative professional to lead and support assurance and advisory engagements across major capital projects.
The role evaluates project governance, risk, controls, and performance and translates complex project information into practical insights for business unit leadership and stakeholders.
The ideal candidate brings experience in project controls, project management, construction, engineering, or risk advisory and excels at building alignment across disciplines and developing trusted relationships.
Success in this role requires the ability to understand the business impact of risk, exercise sound judgment, and develop actionable recommendations that support informed decision-making and continuous improvement.
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About Company
Southern Company Services
About Southern Company
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.
Requirements
- At least 5 years of relevant experience in capital project delivery, project controls, project management, engineering, construction, risk advisory, or a related discipline, including experience coordinating complex workstreams or engagements. Internal audit experience is valued but not required.
- Prior experience in the utilities, energy, or infrastructure sectors is highly preferred.
- Understanding of the capital project lifecycle, including how projects are planned, delivered, monitored, and closed out.
- Prior experience with project management tools such as Primavera P6 strongly preferred.
- Experience with data analytics and visualization tools, such as Power BI, is strongly preferred.
- Strong team orientation and the ability to lead through influence, build alignment, integrate diverse perspectives, support colleagues, and contribute to collective success.
- Natural intellectual curiosity and the ability to ask thoughtful questions, challenge assumptions constructively, and pursue issues to identify their underlying cause.
- Working knowledge of capital project delivery, project governance, project controls, risk assessment, and internal control concepts.
- Ability to communicate complex project and risk concepts clearly to technical and non-technical audiences.
- Ability to identify and evaluate risk and clearly explain its potential business, financial, operational, and strategic impact.
- Demonstrated ability to take initiative, exercise sound judgment, and coordinate work effectively while keeping team members and leaders informed.
- Excellent analytical, problem-solving, written communication, and interpersonal skills.
- Ability to adapt to changing demands, manage competing priorities, and remain effective in a fast-paced environment.
- Proficiency with Microsoft 365 applications.
About Southern Company
Public American electric and natural-gas utility holding company serving homes and businesses through subsidiaries.
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