Project Manager II or Project Manager III (Major Projects Group Fixed Assets)

Xcel Energy•Denver, 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. Provide end-to-end project management, leadership and coordination for multiple, large complex projects or a transformational project work stream with responsibility for project initiation, approval, scope, schedule, cost, resource planning, and risk management. Manage alignment of financial, compliance, safety, customer and operational goals between/among projects and the BU or corporation. Lead the project team to achieve all critical financial, timing, operational, and change management metrics. Ensure effective sourcing, management and engagement of all resources.

Requirements

Project Manager II Requirements ($95,200-$135,200)
Minimum 8 years work experience in operations, technology, finance, or comparable function; utility experience preferred
BS Engineering, Construction, Business, Information Technology or related field or an equivalent combination of education and experience
5-7 years' experience in project management and process improvement; some formal project management training preferred.
Demonstrated ability to lead and influence others, informal leadership experience and training skills preferred.
Strong presentation and facilitation skills; excellent written/verbal communications skills required
Understanding of core business processes/ industry trends with ability to 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
Vendor/contract management experience preferred
Project Manager III Requirements ($109,500-$155,500)
Minimum 10 years work experience in operations, technology, finance, or comparable function; utility experience preferred.
BS Engineering, Construction, Business, Information Technology or related field or equivalent combination of education and experience
10 years' experience in project management and process improvement. Project management certification preferred.
Demonstrated ability to facilitate, train, lead and influence others, and adapt to change quickly.
Experience with providing work direction to diverse/distributed work teams
Understanding of core business processes/industry trends with ability to interpret/apply ongoing changes.
Knowledge of project planning and business need justification process and methodology
Vendor/contract management experience preferred.

Nice To Haves

Mechanical Engineering Degree
Registered Professional Engineer
Previous project management experience with development and construction on combustion turbines
Basic understanding of regulated utility through Public Utility Commission
Experience supporting regulatory approval process with projects and supporting discovery requests
Familiarity with county permitting and land rights process
Experience with Engineering, Procurement, and Construction contracting models
Knowledge of state/federal environmental regulations
Experience with Stakeholder management including development of State and County permits, 1041 filings, Road Use Agreements

Responsibilities

Project Planning: Identify quality project options, develop business cases, and secure required approvals. Lead requirements gathering and planning process while engaging all key stakeholders. Develop solution designs that define appropriate project scope, align with corporate strategies, ensure coordination with key initiatives, and assure dependencies are identified/addressed. Define deliverables, success metrics and key milestone schedules. Develop work plans, budgets, and cost/benefit analysis.
Project Management: Ensure successful delivery of committed project benefits and operational metrics in a dynamic/complex environment. Independently manage detailed project plans to approved scope/schedule and provide cross-functional tracking as needed. Define and manage a regular status reporting process to monitor progress and resolve risks to goal. Continually identify opportunities for innovation and improvement.
Financial Management: Function as project controller. Manage project financials including budgeting, forecasting, and actuals tracking. Facilitate RFP and contract management processes. Review actuals versus planned budget throughout project life cycle to identify variances and recommend corrective action.
Resource Management: Forecast, schedule, and manage resources, both internal and external. Manage assigned contracts and associated payments/performance requirements. Develop and adapt a comprehensive resource plan for a matrixed team of diverse talent to maximize skills and minimize cost. Provide training and coaching to less experienced project team members.
Scope & Risk Management: Manage scope change process for large transformational project or best practices for business area in addition to own projects. Identify risks and issues throughout the project and create mitigation strategies/contingency plans.
Relationship Management: Communicate project status to all levels of the organization. Establish effective, collaborative working relationships up to senior leader level to maximize project efficiency, responsiveness and resource allocation.

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.