Project Manager, Operations Management, Project & Program Management

Are you looking for an exciting job where you can put your skills and talents to work at a company you can feel proud to be a part of? Do you want a workplace that will challenge you and offer you opportunities to learn and grow? A position at Xcel Energy could be just what you’re looking for.

Standard Operations Position.

• Project Management: Prepare and produce project management reports, timelines, budgets, and documentation as guided by project or program manager.
• Independently manage and build project plan deliverables on smaller projects and contribute to larger projects.
• Provide tracking of large project plans.
• Identify plan gaps and develop closure plans.
• Ensure the successful completion of assigned project deliverables & milestones in a dynamic/complex environment.
• Financial Management: Assist with management of project financials including budgeting, forecasting, and actuals tracking.
• Support RFP and contract management processes.
• Review actuals versus planned budget during project life cycle to identify deviations, research reason for deviation and recommend corrective action.
• Ensure timely project closure, payment and reconciliation.
• Resource Management: Manage resources, both internal and external.
• Manage assigned contracts and associated payments and performance requirements.
• Manage a comprehensive resource plan for a matrixed team of diverse talent to maximize skills and minimize cost.
• Project Planning: Define deliverables and required delivery dates.
• Facilitate the involvement of all key stakeholders in requirements gathering and planning process.
• Develop solution design that encompasses the entire project scope, and secure all required approvals (internal, external, etc.).
• Develop viable work plans/WBS, milestone schedules, and project cost/benefit estimates.
• Scope &
  
  Risk Management:
  
  Manage project scope change process.
• Identify risks and issues throughout the project lifecycle steps and assist in creation of mitigation strategies and contingency plans.
• Relationship Management: Communicates project status to all levels of the organization.
• Establish effective, collaborative working relationships to maximize project efficiency, responsiveness and resource allocation.

• Minimum 5 years work experience in operations, technology, finance, or comparable function.
• BS Engineering, Construction, Business, Information Technology or related field or an equivalent combination of education and experience.
• 3
  -5 years' experience in project management and process improvement.
• Demonstrated ability to lead and influence others.
• Strong presentation and facilitation skills; excellent written/verbal communications skills required.
• Understanding of core business processes/ industry trends with ability to understand/apply ongoing changes.
• Knowledge of project planning and business need justification process and methodology.
• Ability to adapt to change quickly and work within a diverse, cross-functional team environment.

• Previous experience with One Xcel Energy Way.
• Previous electric utility industry experience.
• Some formal project management training preferred.
• Vendor/contract management experience preferred.

As a leading combination electricity and natural gas energy company, Xcel Energy offers a comprehensive portfolio of energy-related products and services to 3.4 million electricity and 1.9 million natural gas customers across eight Western and Midwestern states. At Xcel Energy, we strive to be the preferred and trusted provider of the energy our customers need. If you’re ready to be a part of something big, we invite you to join our team.

All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to age, race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, or status as a protected veteran. Individuals with a disability who need an accommodation to apply please contact us at

Non‑Bargaining The anticipated starting base pay for this position is: $84,900.00 to $ per year

This position is eligible for the following benefits:

• Annual Incentive Program
• Medical/Pharmacy Plan
• Dental
• Vision
• Life Insurance
• Dependent Care Reimbursement Account
• Health Care Reimbursement Account
• Health Savings Account (HSA) (if enrolled in eligible health plan)
• Limited-Purpose FSA (if enrolled in eligible health plan and HSA)
• Transportation Reimbursement Account
• Short-term disability (STD)
• Long-term disability (LTD)
• Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
• Fitness Center Reimbursement (if enrolled in eligible health plan)
• Tuition reimbursement
• Transit programs
• Employee recognition program
• Pension
• 401(k) plan
• Paid time off (PTO)
• Holidays
• Volunteer Paid Time Off (VPTO)
• Parental Leave Benefit plans are subject to change and Xcel Energy has the right to end, suspend, or amend any of its plans, at any time, in whole or in part.

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