Workstream: Technology Services

Job Family: Technology Planning 

Job Title: Technology Planning Analyst

Location: Birmingham, Alabama

       Reports To:  Director, Application Development, Generation Technology Solutions

The Technology Planning Analyst position is responsible for promoting and supporting the realization of what’s possible with technology focused on the Commercial Operations, Resource Planning and I&C Support business areas.  At its core, this position ensures that our technology investments are optimal, adhere to standards, and are aligned with the business and the Technology Organization’s (TO) strategic objectives.  Consideration must be given to all technology delivery components, including resources, hardware, software, and outside services. Responsibilities include defining and justifying investments that enable achievement of short and long-term business objectives. The TPA position leads business units through the technology acquisition and governance processes. The position builds and maintains strategic partnerships, clarifies and documents needs and facilitates the development of business cases that will enable and achieve business objectives.

Strategic Relationships

• Build and maintain strategic partnerships with Commercial Operations, Resource Planning and I&C Support 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. 

Governance Processes

• 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 Technology. 
• Partner to develop agendas, notes, and content for Commercial Operations Technology Leadership Team Meetings.

New Technology Requests

• 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. Some activities may be delegated as appropriate.
• Oversight and maintenance of project pipeline related information in the enterprise project tracking tool and technology roadmaps.  

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

•      Experience in business analysis, business relationship management, technology support

• Demonstrate Southern Company Our Values. 
• Strong technical background. 
• Experience managing multiple tasks/priorities, communication, teamwork, consulting, financial analysis, negotiating and influencing. 
• Proven analytical abilities and problem-solving skills. 
• Ability to build, to maintain, and to influence relationships at all levels and within all organizations. 
• Facilitation skills, listening, verbal and written communication skills. 
• Strong organizational skills.