Distribution Manager - Rome Distribution Area

Distribution Manager – Rome Distribution AreaDescriptionDistribution Manager – Rome Distribution AreaLocation: Rome Operating Headquarters, Rome, GARelocation assistance may be provided.Summary of PositionThe Distribution Manager (DM) is responsible for providing overall leadership and direction for the team and operations in the Rome Distribution Area. This includes Rome, Cartersville, Carrollton, Dalton and Trenton operating headquarters in the northwest Georgia area.Leadership expectations and responsibilities include exhibiting behaviors in alignment with the Southern Company “Our Values”, Safety First, Unquestionable Trust, Superior Performance and Total Commitment.The DM will lead the team in a Safety Excellence environment with a focus on learning and ensuring critical risk plans as well as our STEP observation tools are implemented. The DM will have accountability to ensure a culture within the team that is inclusive, builds trust and is continuously improving.

This includes ownership of our Diversity and Inclusion efforts as well leadership in continuing to advance our Southern Company “Ensuring Equity” plans. Development of the team members as well as communications within the team are key responsibilities for the DM.The DM will provide leadership for planning, engineering, design, and construction of all activities in the area and will have area-wide responsibility for all Distribution functional budgets, compliance and system maintenance to ensure reliability. This includes investigating extended or significant outages as well as timely addressing customer issues that arise.

This position will work closely with the other functional managers in the area to deliver best in class, customer value, reliability and cost as well as supporting external community activities.The DM will also serve as the area SERP Director and will be required to participate in SERP events across the Southern System and events off system as required.Job Experience and EducationEducationBachelor's degree in engineering or related field is preferred.ExperienceProven leadership and commitment to Safety Excellence.Proven record of dealing effectively with customers.Influencer and champion for Diversity and Inclusion through words and actionsA minimum of 5 years Power Delivery experience preferred.Cross-functional, cross-company experience is a plus.Must have experience managing capital and O&M budgets.Prior experience managing covered employees is a plus.Experience with storm response and planning is a plus.Knowledge, Skills & AbilitiesEffective oral and written communicationsArticulates complex issues simply.Embraces and advances Diversity and Inclusion efforts.Leads change effectively.Knowledge of Power Delivery operations and processes.Knowledge of Distribution operations practices and procedures.Behavioral AttributesDemonstrates behaviors consistent with the company's values of Safety First, Unquestionable Trust, Superior Performance and Total Commitment.Must be able to lead and develop a diverse workforce, maximize team effectiveness, set high expectations of those around them and hold employees accountable for those expectations.Ensure a culture of inclusiveness exists throughout the team.Demonstrates ability to think strategically and help others do the same.Demonstrates personal ownership and accountability.Must be a team player who seeks the greater good for the company.Must be able to adapt to changing demands.Must communicate candidly and transparently to build trust with all.Job Field: Power Line Operations & MaintenanceJob Type: StandardPrimary Location: Georgia-North Georgia-RomeOperating Company: Georgia Power CompanyJob Type: StandardTravel (Up to...): Yes, 25 % of the TimeWork Location(s):Rome Local Office - 224 Holmes Road (224ROME)224 Holmes RoadRome, 30161Req ID: GPC2009584