Regulatory Project Manager - Technology Services

Xcel Energy•Denver, CO

14d•Hybrid

About The Position

Provide end-to-end project management, leadership, and coordination for large, complex projects or a workstream within a transformational project. The role is accountable for project scope, schedule, cost, and risk management, and for aligning project financial and operational goals with the business unit. It provides direction to project teams, establishes strategic sequencing and detailed milestone schedules, tracks and reconciles project costs, and ensures adequate project resources are available.

Requirements

At least 8 years of work experience in operations, technology, finance, or a comparable function.
A BS in Engineering, Construction, Business, Information Technology, or a related field, or an equivalent combination of education and experience.
5–7 years of experience in project management and process improvement.
Strong presentation and facilitation skills, with excellent written and verbal communication skills.
Understanding of core business processes and industry trends, and ability to interpret and apply ongoing changes.
Knowledge of project planning and business need justification processes and methodologies.
Ability to adapt quickly to change and work in a diverse, cross-functional team environment.

Nice To Haves

Utility experience.
Some formal project management training.
Demonstrated ability to lead and influence others, informal leadership experience, and training skills.
Vendor and contract management experience.
Audit experience involving assurance and validation of adherence to security or regulatory standards.
NERC CIP experience.
Sarbanes-Oxley (SOX) or TSA experience.

Responsibilities

Manage project financials, including budgeting, forecasting, and tracking actuals; facilitate RFP and contract management; review budget variances and recommend corrective action; and ensure timely project closure, payment, and reconciliation.
Lead requirements gathering and planning with key stakeholders; develop project solution designs and scope; obtain required approvals; coordinate dependencies with other initiatives; and define deliverables, dates, work plans, milestone schedules, and cost-benefit estimates.
Independently manage detailed project plans against approved scope, track work across functions, identify gaps and develop closure plans, and deliver project milestones in dynamic or complex environments.
Manage internal and external resources, contracts, payments, and performance requirements; develop and adapt resource plans for matrixed teams; and mentor and guide less experienced team members.
Manage scope change requests, identify project risks and issues, and develop mitigation strategies and contingency plans.
Communicate project status to all levels of the organization and establish collaborative working relationships that support project efficiency, responsiveness, and resource allocation.
Ensure alignment between project financial and operational goals and the business unit.
Provide work team direction and ensure adequate project resources are available.