Regional Program Lead - Utilities

ENTRUST Solutions Group•Fort Collins, CO

18h•$125,000 - $175,000•Hybrid

About The Position

ENTRUST Solutions Group is seeking an experienced utility industry leader to lead the deployment and expansion of PMO services within Xcel Energy. The role is responsible for implementing, growing, and operationally delivering PMO support services 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 enhance PMO support, and lead a multidisciplinary team supporting capital delivery and operational initiatives. The ideal candidate has extensive experience working directly for Xcel Energy or serving its leadership in a consulting capacity, and understands how the organization operates, makes decisions, and executes work. The role provides executive oversight of program performance and facilitates executive reviews, steering committees, and portfolio governance meetings. ENTRUST Solutions Group, a Leidos company, describes itself as a North American energy and infrastructure organization focused on modernizing the grid, improving reliability, and helping utilities and network providers meet rising demand. It has more than 5,000 professionals and promotes innovation, collaboration, continuous improvement, and career development. The position is full-time and exempt, with an annual salary range of $125,000 to $175,000. A discretionary bonus may be available as determined by the company.

Requirements

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 Energy leadership organizations.
Proven ability to influence and navigate large utility organizations.
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+ 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 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

Competitive salary and comprehensive benefits package.
Company-sponsored medical insurance.
Dental insurance.
Vision insurance.
401(k) plan with company match.
Tuition reimbursement.
Voluntary life insurance.
Disability plans.
Critical illness plans.
Accident plans.
Hospitalization plans.
HSA or FSA medical accounts.
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.