Regional Program Lead - Utilities

ENTRUST•Denver, CO

7d•Hybrid

About The Position

The Regional Program Lead will oversee the deployment and expansion of PMO services within Xcel Energy, leading implementation, growth, and operational delivery while serving as a trusted advisor to Xcel leadership and key stakeholders. The position combines utility industry expertise, established relationships within Xcel Energy, large-scale program leadership, and project management capabilities. The successful candidate will navigate the organization, build executive-level relationships, identify opportunities to improve PMO support, and lead a multidisciplinary team supporting capital delivery and operational initiatives. Extensive experience working directly for Xcel Energy or serving its leadership in a consulting capacity, along with a strong understanding of the organization's operations, decision-making, and work execution, is sought. The role leads PMO services, governance frameworks, reporting standards, project controls, portfolio oversight, and program performance. It includes executive engagement, resource and staffing oversight, and development of project management and project controls teams. The position pays $125,000 to $175,000 annually and is exempt.

Requirements

At least 10 years supporting Xcel Energy directly or in a consulting, professional services, or program delivery capacity.
Strong understanding of Xcel Energy's organizational structure, business processes, and operating environment.
Established relationships within Xcel leadership organizations.
Proven ability to influence and navigate large utility organizations.
At least 15 years in the electric and/or natural gas utility industry.
Experience supporting transmission, distribution, substation, generation, gas delivery, grid modernization, or major capital programs.
Demonstrated success leading teams or programs of 20 or more direct and/or matrixed resources.
Strong background building and scaling client-focused delivery organizations.
Extensive experience managing large utility programs and capital portfolios.
Expertise in PMO implementation, governance, portfolio management, project controls, and executive reporting.
Proven success delivering complex, multi-stakeholder programs.

Nice To Haves

Former Xcel Energy employee in leadership, engineering, operations, project management, or PMO roles.
Experience deploying PMO, project controls, or portfolio management functions within utility organizations.
Background with engineering, consulting, EPC, or utility services firms supporting investor-owned utilities.
PMP certification.
MBA, Engineering, Construction Management, Business, or related degree.
Experience supporting transmission, distribution, gas infrastructure, wildfire mitigation, grid modernization, or resiliency programs.

Responsibilities

Serve as the primary PMO leadership representative supporting Xcel Energy.
Build and maintain trusted relationships with executives, project sponsors, and key stakeholders.
Lead the implementation and expansion of PMO services, governance frameworks, reporting standards, and project controls processes.
Drive consistency in project execution, risk management, forecasting, and portfolio oversight.
Identify opportunities to improve performance and expand PMO capabilities.
Lead and develop a multidisciplinary team of project managers, project controls professionals, schedulers, analysts, and PMO support staff.
Oversee resource planning, staffing strategy, utilization, and team development.
Provide executive oversight of program performance, including scope, schedule, budget, risk, and resource management.
Facilitate executive reviews, steering committees, and portfolio governance meetings.

Benefits

Company-sponsored medical, dental, and vision insurance.
401(k) plan with company match.
Tuition reimbursement.
Voluntary life, disability, critical illness, accident, and hospitalization plans.
HSA or FSA medical accounts and FSA dependent care and transportation/parking accounts.
Paid time off for full-time employees.
May be eligible for a discretionary bonus.
Supportive and inclusive work environment that values diversity and encourages innovation.
Opportunities for professional growth and career development.
Flexible work schedules.