Project Manager I, II or III

Xcel Energy•Minneapolis, MN

13d•$84,900 - $159,400•Onsite

About The Position

Provide end-to-end project management, leadership and coordination for multiple, large complex renewable generation projects 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

Minimum 5 years work experience in operations, technology, finance, or comparable function; utility experience preferred (for PM I)
Minimum 8 years work experience in operations, technology, finance, or comparable function; utility experience preferred (for PM II)
Minimum 10 years work experience in operations, technology, finance, or comparable function; utility experience preferred (for PM III)
BS Engineering, Construction, Business, Information Technology or related field or an equivalent combination of education and experience
3 -5 years' experience in project management and process improvement; some formal project management training preferred (for PM I)
5-7 years' experience in project management and process improvement; some formal project management training preferred (for PM II)
10 years' experience in project management and process improvement; project management certification preferred (for PM III)
Demonstrated ability to lead and influence others
Demonstrated ability to facilitate, train, lead and influence others, and adapt to change quickly (for PM III)
Strong presentation and facilitation skills; excellent written/verbal communications skills required
Understanding of core business processes/ industry trends with ability to understand/apply ongoing changes
Understanding of core business processes/industry trends with ability to interpret/apply ongoing changes (for PM II & III)
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
Experience with providing work direction to diverse/distributed work teams (for PM III)

Nice To Haves

utility experience preferred
some formal project management training preferred
informal leadership experience and training skills preferred (for PM II)
project management certification preferred (for PM III)
Vendor/contract management experience preferred

Responsibilities

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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.