Generation Development Project Manager (I, II or III)

Xcel Energy•Minneapolis, MN

2d•$84,900 - $159,400•Hybrid

About The Position

The Generation Development Project Manager provides end-to-end project management, leadership, and coordination for multiple large, complex new thermal power generation projects, from origination through regulatory approval, within Xcel Energy’s Generation Development group. The role is responsible for project initiation and approval, scope, schedule, cost, resource planning, and risk management. It aligns financial, compliance, safety, customer, and operational goals across projects and the business unit or corporation, and leads project teams to achieve financial, timing, operational, and change-management metrics. The position also ensures effective sourcing, management, and engagement of project resources. Its focus includes thermal generation technologies such as simple- and combined-cycle combustion turbines, natural gas fuel cells, geothermal power, and emerging energy technologies. The position may be filled at Project Manager I, II, or III level, with differing experience requirements. Xcel Energy supports a hybrid work model; many roles are expected onsite three days per week (Tuesday–Thursday), while expectations vary by role, team, and business needs.

Requirements

Project Manager I: At least 5 years of work experience in operations, technology, finance, or a comparable function; utility experience preferred.
Project Manager I: 3–5 years of project management and process-improvement experience; formal project-management training preferred.
Project Manager II: At least 8 years of work experience in operations, technology, finance, or a comparable function; utility experience preferred.
Project Manager II: 5–7 years of project management and process-improvement experience; utility or heavy-industrial experience preferred; some formal project-management training preferred.
Project Manager III: At least 10 years of work experience in operations, technology, finance, or a comparable function; utility or heavy-industrial experience strongly preferred.
Project Manager III: 10 years of project-management and process-improvement experience; project-management certification preferred.
For all levels: Bachelor’s degree in Engineering, Construction, Business, Information Technology, or a related field, or an equivalent combination of education and experience.
Demonstrated ability to lead and influence others; Project Manager III candidates must also be able to facilitate and train others and adapt quickly to change.
Strong presentation and facilitation skills and excellent written and verbal communication skills (Project Manager I and II).
Understanding of core business processes and industry trends, with ability to understand or interpret and apply ongoing changes.
Knowledge of project planning and business-need justification processes and methodology.
Ability to adapt quickly to change and work in a diverse, cross-functional team environment.
Vendor or contract-management experience preferred at all levels.
Project Manager II: Informal leadership experience and training skills preferred.
Project Manager III: Experience providing work direction to diverse or distributed work teams.

Nice To Haves

Utility experience (Project Manager I and II).
Utility or heavy-industrial experience (Project Manager II); utility or heavy-industrial experience is strongly preferred for Project Manager III.
Formal project-management training (Project Manager I and II).
Project-management certification (Project Manager III).
Informal leadership experience and training skills (Project Manager II).
Vendor or contract-management experience.
Equivalent combination of education and experience in place of the specified bachelor’s degree.

Responsibilities

Identify quality project options, develop business cases, and obtain required approvals.
Lead requirements gathering and project planning while engaging key stakeholders.
Develop solution designs that define project scope, align with corporate strategies, coordinate with key initiatives, and address dependencies.
Define deliverables, success metrics, and milestone schedules; develop work plans, budgets, and cost/benefit analyses.
Manage project delivery against approved scope and schedule, and ensure committed benefits and operational metrics are achieved.
Maintain detailed project plans and cross-functional tracking; establish status reporting and resolve risks to project goals.
Identify opportunities for innovation and improvement.
Manage project budgeting, forecasting, actuals tracking, and project financials; facilitate RFP and contract-management processes.
Compare actual costs with planned budgets, identify variances, and recommend corrective actions.
Forecast, schedule, and manage internal and external resources; manage assigned contracts, payments, and performance requirements.
Develop and adapt resource plans for matrixed teams to maximize skills and minimize costs; train and coach less-experienced project team members.
Manage scope changes for large transformational projects or business-area best practices, in addition to assigned projects.
Identify project risks and issues and create mitigation strategies and contingency plans.
Communicate project status across all organizational levels and build collaborative relationships, including with senior leaders, to support project efficiency, responsiveness, and resource allocation.

Benefits

Annual Incentive Program
Medical/Pharmacy Plan
Dental
Vision
Life Insurance
Dependent Care Flexible Spending Account
Health Care Flexible Spending Account
Health Savings Account (if enrolled in an eligible health plan)
Limited-Purpose Flexible Spending Account (if enrolled in an eligible health plan and HSA)
Transportation Reimbursement Account
Short-term disability
Long-term disability
Employee Assistance Program
Fitness Center Reimbursement (if enrolled in an eligible health plan)
Tuition reimbursement
Transit programs
Employee recognition program
Pension
401(k) plan
Paid time off
Holidays
Volunteer Paid Time Off
Parental Leave