Job SummaryIT Manager, Infrastructure Integration & Platform SupportLocation: Atlanta, GA or Birmingham, AL (4 days onsite/week)This position is responsible for the strategic development and operation of Southern Company's server and container-based computing platforms and systems that host enabling software in support of Southern Company's applications. These enabling software products include web servers, middleware, SSL provisioning, DNS, and application traffic management. This position manages a team of 1 supervisor, fourteen full-time employees, and eleven contracted workers. The role is responsible for the design, build, enhancement, integration, provisioning, support, and maintenance of these compute platforms. Working in conjunction with Infrastructure Services, application portfolios, end user services, IT security, technology leadership teams, and third-party technology partners, this leader is responsible for delivering highly reliable, quality computing solutions and services that meet the enterprise's business needs, architectural, and performance standards, while appropriately managing risks for compliance and reliability. The technology and products managed include, but are not limited to: Windows IIS, Apache Tomcat, Red Hat OpenShift, WebSphere, WebLogic, Java, Oracle Client, F5 load balancers, Web Application Firewalls, Boomi, IBM MQ, Keyfactor, GlobalScape.ResponsibilitiesEstablish a strategic direction for enterprise computing services technologies that enables the business to meet its strategic and operational objectives.Develop and implement a comprehensive computing services technology roadmap for the enterprise that transforms business operations and facilitates competitive differentiation and advantage.Drive and manage continuous improvement of computing solutions and services, including delivery, maintenance, provisioning, production support and reliability.Partner with business leaders across the organization and work closely with TO business partner account executives to ensure that computing services technology resources and strategies are aligned to current and future needs of the business.Apply strong leadership and strategic thinking to a diverse set of opportunities and challenges, serving as a true strategic partner and business enabler.Drive innovation and leverage technology to create value.Establish and maintain excellent working relationships and partnerships with senior leadership throughout the enterprise, industry peers and groups, external vendors, and suppliers.Provide leadership for critical strategic initiatives that improve and optimize the computing infrastructure and fully execute on business initiatives.Deliver computing solutions that are common where possible and custom where it counts.Provide cost-effective management, rationalization, and simplification of the company's computing services technologies, systems and projects.Enforce appropriate TO policies, best practices, processes, systems, and technology portfolio and lifecycle management, and program and project management.Act as a student of the business and technology, anticipating future needs and directional shifts in both technology and energy industries.Lead and manage an organization of computing services leaders and technical professionals.Continuously monitor and evaluate the operating model and supporting organizational design to identify efficiencies and synergies and ensure efficient resource allocation.Create an overall computing services budget and manage financial performance.Hire, develop, reward, and retain a highly qualified and diverse leadership team.Create an environment that fosters accountability, innovation, and engagement at all levels.Establish yourself as a thought leader and integral part of the Infrastructure Services leadership team.QualificationsFour or more years of experience in IT, leading teams, and supporting infrastructure or applications.Comprehensive knowledge of information technology with extensive knowledge of technology environments, including telecommunications, networks, compute, application integration and cybersecurity.Experience establishing and defining comprehensive technology strategies and roadmaps that meet the strategic and operational objectives of the business.SkillsAbility to equip the organization with the appropriate technology, skills, and processes to support the transforming industry and business.Exhibit transformational leadership skills with a proven track record of challenging the status quo.Change management capabilities, including the ability to lead and manage through change; recognized as a change agent.Knowledgeable about current and future technology trends with the ability to scout and deploy industry‑changing technology.Outstanding credibility and demonstrated ability to build strong relationships within the company and industry, as well as with vendors/suppliers.Demonstrated ability to influence senior‑level management and key stakeholders and lead through influence.Team player with a collaborative approach to drive solutions for the good of Southern Company.Proven ability to drive efficiency through effective technology management, rationalization and simplification of the company's technology portfolio, systems and projects.Ability to operate successfully in a regulated environment with an understanding and appreciation of risk, compliance, corporate policy and procedures, internal controls and regulatory requirements.Demonstrated ability to connect the dots and apply sound business judgment.Ability to attract top talent and build high‑performing teams; recognized as an outstanding people manager with the ability to delegate responsibility effectively.Excellent oral and written communication skills, including the ability to communicate very complex technical topics to various audiences.Excellent customer service skills that exhibit initiative and follow‑through to meet customer commitments.EducationDegree required; BS/BA in Computer Science, Engineering, or related field.Insider Threat ProgramThis position falls under the company's Insider Threat Program and will have access to, and control over sensitive data, systems or assets. Enhanced personnel screening, which includes a background review, drug screen and psychological assessment, will be required if you are selected for this position.Equal Opportunity EmployerSouthern 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 Identification: 19917Job Category: Information TechnologyJob Schedule: Full timeCompany: Southern Company Services#J-18808-Ljbffr