Job Description:

Southern Company is seeking a highly motivated Agile Product Owner to join our dynamic team. The successful candidate will be responsible for supporting the development and continuous improvement of the COOL Compliance Suite, COOL Compliance and COOL Compliance Customer. COOL Compliance is an internally developed enterprise-wide application used to manage physical and logical access to Southern Company assets. COOL Compliance Customer is a COOL Compliance front end component that manages external Business-to-Business (B2B) user identities and their entity access. This role requires some understanding of Agile methodologies, excellent communication skills effective analytical skills, a strong problem-solving acumen, and the ability to offer creative solutions to meet evolving business needs.

Key Responsibilities:

• Develop and communicate the product strategy and roadmap for the COOL Compliance Suite.

• Gather and prioritize requirements, ensuring alignment with business goals.

• Collaborate with the Scrum Master and development team to ensure user stories are implemented correctly.

• Participate in Agile ceremonies such as sprint planning, daily stand-ups, sprint reviews, and retrospectives.

• Maintain and prioritize the product backlog, writing well-defined user stories and acceptance criteria.

• Act as a point of contact between the development team and stakeholders, ensuring clear communication and managing expectations.

• Define and monitor key performance indicators (KPIs) to measure product success, analyzing data to identify trends and areas for improvement.

• Collaborate with cross-functional teams, including software developers, cybersecurity experts, and stakeholders, to ensure alignment of product objectives.

• Develop a features and enhancements roadmap that is in line with business objectives.

• Conduct regular assessments of the application’s security posture, identifying and mitigating potential vulnerabilities.

• Oversee the entire product lifecycle, from conception to deployment and beyond, ensuring continuous improvement and adaptation to emerging threats.

• Develop and maintain strong relationships with external partners and vendors to ensure the integration of cutting-edge technologies.

• Stay current with industry trends and advancements in cybersecurity and access management to inform product development decisions.

Job Requirements: (Education, Experience, Knowledge, Skills):

• Bachelor's degree in computer science, Information Technology, Cybersecurity, Business Administration or related field.

• Experience as a Product Owner or similar role in an agile environment, preferably with access management or compliance applications.

• Understanding of agile methodologies, such as Scrum or Kanban, and experience with tools like Jira or Agility.

• Detail-oriented with strong analytical and problem-solving skills.

• Effective communication and collaboration across all teams and levels.

• Capability to understand complex technical information.

• Able to multi-task and handle multiple projects simultaneously.

• Proficiency with computer skills including Microsoft Suite products (MS Word, Excel, PowerPoint) required.

• Strong decision-making capabilities, with a proven ability to weigh the relative costs and benefits of potential actions and identify the most appropriate one.

• Ability to understand deep technical concepts and translate those concepts and communicate it to non-technical audiences.

• Commitment to delivering high-quality, prompt service to the business.

• Proven track record of successfully managing complex, technical products from inception to delivery.

• Strong problem-solving skills and the ability to make data-driven decisions.

• Knowledge of regulatory requirements related to data protection and cybersecurity.

• Ability to manage multiple priorities in a dynamic environment.

• Understanding of cybersecurity principles, including access control, identity management, and threat mitigation.

• Understanding of Rest API and integration architecture patterns.

• Experience with user experience (UX) design and user interface (UI) development.

• Industry certifications such as CISSP, CISM, or PMP are highly desirable.

Southern Company (NYSE: SO) is a leading energy provider serving 9 million residential and commercial 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 infrastructure company 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 our customers’ and communities’ needs while advancing our commitment to net zero 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 and hiring practices have earned the company national awards and recognition from numerous organizations, including Forbes, Military Times, DiversityInc, Black Enterprise, J.D. Power, Fortune, Human Rights Campaign and more. 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.

Job Identification: 12342

Job Category: Information Technology

Company: Southern Company Services