Generation Development Project Manager (I, II or III)

Xcel Energy•Minneapolis, MN

1d•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, approval, scope, schedule, cost, resource planning, and risk management, while aligning financial, compliance, safety, customer, and operational goals across projects and the business. The project manager leads teams to meet financial, timing, operational, and change-management objectives and ensures effective sourcing, management, and engagement of resources. The role focuses on 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 different experience and pay ranges for each level. Xcel Energy supports a hybrid work model. Many roles are expected to work onsite three days per week, Tuesday through Thursday; work-location expectations vary according to 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: Bachelor’s degree in Engineering, Construction, Business, Information Technology, or a related field, or an equivalent combination of education and experience.
Project Manager I: 3–5 years of project management and process-improvement experience; some 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: Bachelor’s degree in Engineering, Construction, Business, Information Technology, or a related field, or an equivalent combination of education and experience.
Project Manager II: 5–7 years of project management and process-improvement experience; 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: Bachelor’s degree in Engineering, Construction, Business, Information Technology, or a related field, or an equivalent combination of education and experience.
Project Manager III: 10 years of project management and process-improvement experience.
Demonstrated ability to lead and influence others.
Strong presentation and facilitation skills and excellent written and verbal communication skills.
Understanding of core business processes and industry trends, with the ability to understand or interpret and apply ongoing changes.
Knowledge of project planning and business-need justification processes and methodologies.
Ability to adapt quickly to change and work in a diverse, cross-functional team environment.
All employees and contractors share responsibility for protecting company information and systems by following cybersecurity policies, standards, and best practices.

Nice To Haves

Utility experience for Project Manager I and II; utility or heavy-industrial experience is strongly preferred for Project Manager III.
Vendor or contract-management experience.
Formal project-management training for Project Manager I and II.
Informal leadership experience and training skills for Project Manager II.
Project-management certification for Project Manager III.
Experience providing work direction to diverse or distributed work teams for Project Manager III.

Responsibilities

Identify project options, develop business cases, and secure required approvals.
Lead requirements gathering and project planning with key stakeholders.
Develop solution designs that define project scope, align with corporate strategy, coordinate with key initiatives, and address dependencies.
Define deliverables, success metrics, and milestone schedules; develop work plans, budgets, and cost-benefit analyses.
Manage detailed project plans against approved scope and schedule, track progress across functions, and deliver committed project benefits and operational metrics.
Establish regular status reporting and resolve risks to project goals; identify opportunities for innovation and improvement.
Manage project budgets, forecasts, actuals, and financial performance; identify budget variances and recommend corrective actions.
Facilitate requests for proposals and contract-management processes.
Forecast, schedule, and manage internal and external resources, assigned contracts, payments, and performance requirements.
Develop and adapt resource plans for matrixed teams to make effective use of skills and manage costs.
Provide training and coaching to less experienced project team members.
Manage scope changes and identify project risks and issues; develop mitigation strategies and contingency plans.
Communicate project status across all organizational levels and build collaborative relationships, including with senior leaders, to improve 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