Regional Economic Development Manager – GPC Metro South Region

Regional Economic Development Manager – GPC Metro South Region

Summary:

This position offers a unique opportunity to serve as a trusted advisor to communities across the Metro South Region, helping them prepare for and attract new economic development investment and grow existing industry. The successful candidate will be a strategic thinker, strong relationship builder, collaborative partner, and eager to grow Georgia Power’s legacy of leadership in economic development.

• Recruit Industry – Grow revenue, jobs, and capital investment. Help companies navigate site selection while working alongside state, regional, and local partners. Focus on business recruitment and expansion opportunities.
• Develop Communities – Cultivate long‑term relationships, support local leaders, development authorities, and economic development partners. Create programs and invest in initiatives that support community growth, development, and revitalization.
• Create Solutions – Produce and leverage innovative tools and resources that promote Georgia as a top state for job growth and investment and help creatively tell our story.
• Economic Development Preparedness
  • Develop and maintain awareness of product (land, buildings, infrastructure, other assets, etc.).
  • Understand local economies, target industries, and other ecosystem factors; identify strengths, gaps, and barriers to strategic growth.
  • Build and maintain exceptional working relationships with key influencers and partners (externally: local development authorities, chambers of commerce, elected officials, Georgia Department of Economic Development; internally: other Georgia Power organizations like Region External, Power Delivery, Customer Choice, Key Accounts). Promote regionalism and convene stakeholders to advance growth and share best practices.
  • Partner with our internal Strategic Solutions team (research, engineering, marketing, etc.) to solve community problems and identify creative solutions.
• Programs and Partnerships
  • Participate in Georgia Power signature programs as a teacher, program owner, or contributor (e.g., Georgia Academy of Economic Development).
  • Engage with key external partners to maximize the benefit and influence of Georgia Power’s investments.
  • Combine statewide and regional perspectives to ensure partnerships and collaborations have the most valuable impact.
• Revenue Generation
  • Serve as regional project lead for competitive expansion projects within the assigned region, advocating for the community and Georgia Power to retain and grow industry.
  • Support community projects by coaching and preparing local teams for competitiveness in project locations.
  • Work with partners to visit existing industries and identify opportunities for retention and expansion.
  • Collaborate internally to add value through products, services, or partnerships — maintaining a “Customer Circle of Life” perspective at all times.
• RED Team Member Individual Skills
  • Relationship Building and Management:
    Build exceptional working relationships quickly and effectively across all levels of leadership. Maintain trust and confidentiality across the economic development ecosystem.
  • Facilitation, Training,
    
    Coaching:
    
    Facilitate strategic planning, training, and coaching sessions in large and small group settings. Comfort serving in this capacity, with support and training from the team, is critical.
  • Communication:
    Exceptional written, presentation, public speaking, and interpersonal communication skills.
  • Entrepreneurial Mindset:
    Ability to prioritize strategically, think critically, and determine where and how to spend time and resources to advance Georgia Power and community goals.
• Project Management and Motivation
  • Effectively manage and prioritize multiple projects and requests, respond to urgent deadlines, and maintain balance and wellness.
  • Highly self‑motivated with a strong work ethic to manage travel, early morning or evening commitments, and deliverables.
• Cross‑Functional Skills
  • Operate as part of a matrixed team, supporting others based on expertise areas such as workforce development, affordable housing, economic analysis, bond financing, or utility operations.
  • Maintain a continuous…