Project Management Analyst - Meter Programs

Xcel Energy•Arvada, CO

About The Position

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. Position Summary Standard Operations Position. Responsible for supporting multiple, cross-functional projects varying in complexity, scope, and duration with respect to technical and logistical issues under the guidance of a project or program manager. Responsible for development of specific project deliverables. Supports project manager in; planning, managing, coordinating, implementing and delivering business-driven project solutions. Consults with Project Manager(s) and project team(s) on specific project deliverables. Responsible for developing solid working knowledge of project management processes and tools used by Xcel Energy to accurately support financial and status reporting needs of projects. Tracks schedule, cost, and/or work order data and provides reporting to a wide variety of stakeholders and decision-makers. Assists Project/Program Manager(s) in providing accurate forecasting of project expenditures.

Requirements

Three years' experience in operations, finance, technology, or related field.
Ability to understand changes in business process and technology.
Knowledge of project planning, scheduling, reporting, and business need justification process and methodology.
Excellent communication (technical and non-technical) and critical thinking skills.
Ability to adapt to change quickly and work within a diverse, cross-functional team environment.
Comprehensive understanding of company policies, procedures and financial obligations that would apply to projects.
Expert in standard server software applications such as e-mail, spreadsheet, word processing, database, as well as financial, work and asset management, and scheduling applications

Nice To Haves

Bachelor's degree in Engineering, Construction, Business, Information Technology or related field.
Some formal project management or financial training.

Responsibilities

Project Management: Prepares and produces project management reports, timelines, and documentation as directed by project or program manager. Supports creation of viable work plan resulting in the on-time completion of the projects within the program. Ensures the successful completion of assigned project deliverables & milestones through development, recommendation, and implementation phases in a critical/complex environment.
Financial Management: Assists with management of project financials including budgeting, forecasting, actuals tracking. Participates in budget development and evaluating how project plan changes impact cost and schedule. Provides reporting to key stakeholder areas as requested. Completes audits for compliance and accuracy and ensures all necessary corrections are made.
Project Planning: Supports the project planning effort, including specific planning deliverables. Assists with all aspects of a project. Provide ongoing project support through performance of project scope definition, cost/benefit analysis, development of schedules, vendor selection and contract negotiation, and project delivery. Follows and promotes existing PMO processes, policies and procedures.
Scope and Risk Management: Assists in identification of risks and issues as well as creation of mitigation strategies. Participates in documentation and administration of processes for change orders/exception requests.
Relationship Management: Establishes effective, collaborative working relationships with external entities and internal organizations to maximize project efficiency, responsiveness and resource allocation.