Audit Project Manager - Capital Projects

JOB SUMMARY: 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.

JOB DESCRIPTION: The Capital Projects Risk & Assurance Project Manager will lead and coordinate risk-based assurance and advisory engagements across a portfolio of high-value infrastructure and energy projects. The role independently evaluates project management practices associated with cost and schedule controls, change management, contract administration, compliance, and risk management. Operating in a collaborative, matrixed environment, this individual will coordinate engagement activities from planning through reporting, collaborate with team members and subject-matter experts, and facilitate productive discussions with stakeholders. The role will partner closely with the project teams responsible for executing the work, along with shared services and senior leaders, to understand business objectives, assess the significance of risks, and communicate practical insights while maintaining an independent and objective perspective. Success requires initiative, sound judgment, and the ability to influence without formal authority, clarify responsibilities, and contribute to strong team outcomes.

KEY RESPONSIBILITIES: Build trusted, collaborative relationships with project teams, business partners, and leaders across Southern Company and its subsidiaries. Plan and perform risk-based assurance and advisory engagements related to capital projects, including evaluating compliance with internal policies, procedures, and applicable external requirements. Evaluate project management and project controls practices related to cost, schedule, change, contract administration, governance, and performance reporting. Apply intellectual curiosity and sound judgment to identify emerging risks, investigate underlying causes, and assess potential business, financial, operational, and strategic impacts. Translate complex project information and data into clear, practical insights for project stakeholders, senior management, and the Audit Committee. Develop practical, risk-based recommendations informed by stakeholder perspectives that address root causes and enable management to pursue sustainable improvement. Coordinate assigned engagements, priorities, and deliverables across team members and subject-matter experts, maintaining clear communication, timely completion of engagement activities, and accountability for assigned responsibilities. Lead through influence by facilitating team planning, encouraging knowledge sharing, and resolving issues collaboratively. Stay informed about leading practices, emerging technologies, and industry trends in project delivery, project controls, risk management, and assurance. Occasionally support departmental assignments outside the primary capital-project portfolio, including special investigations, enterprise risk assessments, and other advisory work. Perform work in accordance with GIAS and applicable internal audit procedures. JOB QUALIFICATIONS, EXPERIENCE & SKILLS: EDUCATION Bachelor's degree in Accounting, Business, Finance, Engineering, Construction Management, or related field required. Project Management Professional (PMP) certification is preferred.

EXPERIENCE: 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. SKILLS 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. PDN-a2e9b9e4-f922-4cc0-8e94-5cfee9fd6b53