Project Manager I, II, or III

Xcel Energy•Lubbock, TX

1d•Onsite

About The Position

Provide end-to-end project management, leadership and coordination for large complex projects or as a part of a transformational project work stream with responsibility for project scope, schedule, cost and risk management. 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

Minimum 5 years' work experience in operations, technology, finance, or comparable function; utility experience preferred. (Project Manager I)
BS Engineering, Construction, Business, Information Technology or related field or an equivalent combination of education and experience (Project Manager I)
3 -5 years' experience in project management and process improvement; some formal project management training preferred. (Project Manager I)
Demonstrated ability to lead and influence others. (Project Manager I)
Strong presentation and facilitation skills; excellent written/verbal communications skills required. (Project Manager I)
Understanding of core business processes/ industry trends with ability to understand/apply ongoing changes. (Project Manager I)
Knowledge of project planning and business need justification process and methodology. (Project Manager I)
Ability to adapt to change quickly and work within a diverse, cross-functional team environment. (Project Manager I)
Vendor/contract management experience preferred. (Project Manager I)
Utility experience preferred. (Project Manager I)
Minimum 8 years' work experience in operations, technology, finance, or comparable function; utility experience preferred. (Project Manager II)
BS Engineering, Construction, Business, Information Technology or related field or an equivalent combination of education and experience (Project Manager II)
5-7 years' experience in project management and process improvement; some formal project management training preferred. (Project Manager II)
Demonstrated ability to lead and influence others, informal leadership experience and training skills preferred. (Project Manager II)
Strong presentation and facilitation skills; excellent written/verbal communications skills required. (Project Manager II)
Understanding of core business processes/ industry trends with ability to interpret/apply ongoing changes. (Project Manager II)
Knowledge of project planning and business need justification process and methodology. (Project Manager II)
Ability to adapt to change quickly and work within a diverse, cross-functional team environment. (Project Manager II)
Vendor/contract management experience preferred (Project Manager II)
Utility experience preferred. (Project Manager II)
Minimum 10 years' work experience in operations, technology, finance, or comparable function; utility experience preferred. (Project Manager III)
BS Engineering, Construction, Business, Information Technology or related field or equivalent combination of education and experience (Project Manager III)
10 years' experience in project management and process improvement; project management certification preferred. (Project Manager III)
Demonstrated ability to facilitate, train, lead and influence others, and adapt to change quickly. (Project Manager III)
Experience with providing work direction to diverse/distributed work teams. (Project Manager III)
Understanding of core business processes/industry trends with ability to interpret/apply ongoing changes. (Project Manager III)
Knowledge of project planning and business need justification process and methodology. (Project Manager III)
Vendor/contract management experience preferred. (Project Manager III)
Utility experience preferred. (Project Manager III)

Nice To Haves

PMP preferred. (Project Manager III)

Responsibilities

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.
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.
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.
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.
Manage scope change request process for 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.