Project Manager II - Renewables

Xcel Energy•Minneapolis, MN

1d•$97,600 - $138,600•Onsite

About The Position

This position is for a Project Manager II - Renewables at Xcel Energy. The role involves providing end-to-end project management, leadership, and coordination for large, complex projects or as part of a transformational project work stream. Key responsibilities include managing project scope, schedule, cost, and risk, ensuring alignment with financial and operational goals, developing strategic sequencing and detailed milestone schedules, and tracking project costs. The role also involves ensuring adequate resource availability for projects.

Requirements

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.

Nice To Haves

Utility experience preferred.
Some formal project management training preferred.
Informal leadership experience and training skills preferred.
Vendor/contract management experience preferred.

Responsibilities

Function as project controller, managing project financials including budgeting, forecasting, and actuals tracking.
Facilitate RFP and contract management processes.
Review actuals versus planned budget throughout the project life cycle to identify variances and recommend corrective action.
Ensure timely project closure, payment, and reconciliation.
Lead requirements gathering and planning for approved projects, engaging all key stakeholders.
Develop solution designs that define the entire project scope and secure all required internal/external approvals.
Ensure coordination with other initiatives, assuring dependencies are identified and addressed.
Define deliverables and required delivery dates; develop viable work plans/WBS, milestone schedules, and project cost/benefit estimates.
Independently manage detailed project plans to approved scope and provide cross-functional tracking.
Identify plan gaps and develop closure plans.
Ensure the successful completion of assigned project deliverables & milestones in a dynamic/complex environment.
Manage resources, both internal and external.
Manage assigned contracts and associated payments and performance requirements.
Develop and adapt a comprehensive resource plan for a matrixed team to maximize skills and minimize cost.
Provide mentoring and guidance to less experienced project team members.
Manage the scope change request process for the project.
Identify risks and issues throughout the project lifecycle and create mitigation strategies and contingency plans.
Communicate project status to all levels of the organization.
Establish effective, collaborative working relationships to maximize project efficiency, responsiveness, and resource allocation.