Project Manager II - Local Government

Xcel Energy•Denver, CO

32d

About The Position

Distribution Operations role focused on municipal utility projects, serving as the primary liaison between internal technical teams and City and County stakeholders. Responsible for translating complex industry concepts into accessible information to support collaboration, regulatory alignment, and project success Ensure alignment of financial and operational goals between projects and the business unit. Provide work team direction to achieve approved project scope, develop strategic sequencing and detailed milestone schedules, project-level cost tracking and reconciliation. Ensure availability or seek out adequate resources for projects.

Requirements

Bachelor's degree in engineering, construction, business, information technology or related field or an equivalent combination of education and experience
Minimum 8 years' work experience in operations, technology, finance, or comparable function; utility experience preferred
5-7 years' experience in project management and process improvement.
Demonstrated ability to lead and influence others.
Strong presentation and facilitation skills; excellent written/verbal communications skills
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

Nice To Haves

Project management specific certifications preferred.
Legal document management experience.
Previous experience managing partnership agreements.
Formal understanding of tariffs and regulations from the CPUC.
Informal leadership experience and/or training.

Responsibilities

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. Ensure timely project closure, payment and reconciliation.
Project Planning: Lead requirements gathering and planning process for approved projects while engaging all key stakeholders. Develop solution design that defines 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.
Project Management: Independently manage detailed project plans to approved scope and provide cross-functional tracking as needed. Identify plan gaps and develop closure plans. Ensure the successful completion of assigned project deliverables & milestones in a dynamic/complex environment.
Resource Management: 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 of diverse talent to maximize skills and minimize cost. Provide mentoring and guidance to less experienced project team members.
Scope & Risk Management: Manage scope change request process for project. Identify risks and issues throughout the project lifecycle and create mitigation strategies and contingency plans.
Relationship Management: Communicate project status to all levels of the organization and local government officials. Establish effective, collaborative working relationships to maximize project efficiency, responsiveness and resource allocation.
Demonstrated ability to develop, interpret, and present data-driven reports that inform decision-making for both internal teams and external government stakeholders