Project Manager, Operations Management, Project & Program Management

• Provide end-to-end project management, leadership, and coordination for multiple large, complex projects or a transformational project work stream
• Manage project initiation, approval, scope, schedule, cost, resource planning, and risk management
• Align financial, compliance, safety, customer, and operational goals across projects and the business or corporation
• Lead project teams to achieve financial, timing, operational, and change management metrics
• Ensure effective sourcing, management, and engagement of internal and external resources
• Identify project options, develop business cases, and secure required approvals
• Lead requirements gathering and planning while engaging key stakeholders
• Develop solution designs, define scope, identify dependencies, deliverables, success metrics, and milestone schedules
• Develop work plans, budgets, and cost/benefit analyses
• Manage detailed project plans, approved scope and schedules, status reporting, risks, and improvement opportunities
• Manage project financials, including budgeting, forecasting, actuals tracking, RFPs, contracts, and corrective actions
• Forecast, schedule, and manage resources; manage contracts and associated payments/performance requirements
• Develop resource plans for matrixed teams and provide training and coaching to less experienced project team members
• Manage scope changes and identify risks, issues, mitigation strategies, and contingency plans
• Communicate project status across all levels of the organization and establish collaborative relationships through senior-leader level
• Work for Xcel Energy, a combined electricity and natural gas energy company serving electricity and natural gas customers across eight Western and Midwestern states

• Project Manager I:
  Minimum 5 years work experience in operations, technology, finance, or comparable function; utility experience preferred
• Project Manager I: BS Engineering, Construction, Business, Information Technology or related field or an equivalent combination of education and experience
• Project Manager I: 3–5 years' experience in project management and process improvement; some formal project management training preferred
• Project Manager II:
  Minimum 8 years work experience in operations, technology, finance, or comparable function; utility experience preferred
• Project Manager II: BS Engineering, Construction, Business, Information Technology or an equivalent combination of education and experience
• Project Manager II: 5–7 years' experience in project management and process improvement; some formal project management training preferred
• Project Manager III:
  Minimum 10 years work experience in operations, technology, finance, or comparable function; utility experience preferred
• Project Manager III: BS Engineering, Construction, Business, Information Technology or equivalent combination of education and experience
• Project Manager III: 10 years' experience in project management and process improvement; project management certification preferred
• Demonstrated ability to lead and influence others
• Strong presentation and facilitation skills; excellent written/verbal communications skills required
• Understanding of core business processes and industry trends with ability to understand/apply or interpret/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
• Experience with providing work direction to diverse/distributed work teams
• Vendor/contract management experience preferred
• Work authorization in the United States is not explicitly stated

Demonstrates extensive project management expertise with a focus on financial management, risk assessment, and stakeholder engagement. Proven ability to lead cross-functional teams and drive process improvements in a utility or related industry.

• Project Management
• Financial Management
• Risk Management
• Stakeholder Engagement
• Process Improvement

• Project Planning
• Budgeting
• Cost/Benefit Analysis
• Requirements Gathering
• Solution Design
• Resource Planning
• Change Management
• Status Reporting
• Contract Management
• Vendor Management

• Leadership
• Communication
• Presentation Skills
• Facilitation Skills
• Adaptability

• Project Management Certification

• Utility Experience
• Operations
• Technology
• Finance
• Business Processes