Strategy and Performance Consultant

Xcel Energy•Minneapolis, MN

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About The Position

Are you looking for an exciting job where you can put your skills and talents to work at a company you can feel proud to be a part of? Do you want a workplace that will challenge you and offer you opportunities to learn and grow? A position at Xcel Energy could be just what you're looking for. Position Summary We are seeking a proactive and detail-oriented Strategy and Performance Consultant to support our team in driving operational excellence through vendor management and project governance. This role requires a strong understanding of agile methodologies, accounting principles, and the ability to communicate effectively across all levels of the organization. As a leading combination electricity and natural gas energy company, Xcel Energy offers a comprehensive portfolio of energy-related products and services to 3.4 million electricity and 1.9 million natural gas customers across eight Western and Midwestern states. At Xcel Energy, we strive to be the preferred and trusted provider of the energy our customers need. If you're ready to be a part of something big, we invite you to join our team. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to age, race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, or status as a protected veteran. Individuals with a disability who need an accommodation to apply please contact us at [email protected]. Non-Bargaining

Requirements

Bachelor's degree in business administration or related field or a combination of education and experience providing equivalent knowledge.
At least five years related experience.
Demonstrated experience in strategy and with business and operational performance measures.
Strong analytical and problem-solving skills.
Experience in communications with demonstrated ability to deliver effective and strategic messages to a variety of audiences.
Strong technical background in Microsoft Office suite.
Experience leveraging technology.
Exceptional interpersonal and collaboration skills, capable of leading with teams.
Demonstrated ability to meet business and financial objectives.

Nice To Haves

Experience in vendor management.
Experience managing budgets and forecasts for multiple projects at the same time.
Experience working in a regulated environment.
Strong understanding of agile project management methodology and accounting principles.

Responsibilities

Strategic: Provides guidance to leaders on identifying goals to be achieved by the business area. Works with leaders to facilitate the process to create an implementation plan in alignment with other functions in the business area and monitor effectiveness.
Strategic Planning: Support the strategic planning processes and implementation of the overall business area strategy and operational plans.
Communication: Responsible for ensuring the effective delivery of strategic communications around all business area activities. Aligns business area communications with overall company messaging and objectives.
Project Management: Plan, manage, coordinate or participate on cross-functional teams or projects for business area or companywide initiatives.
Analytics/Metrics: Leverages business area systems and data to identify, develop and deliver impactful metrics and other analytics and/or automated solutions. Consults with leaders in the development of metrics to be used in conjunction with decision making for strategy development and planning. Develops benchmarking and reporting data to ensure consistent processes are followed.
Budget Management: Provides guidance to leaders within the business area on various aspects of the budget process. Supports initiatives that result in improvements related to the budget process.

Benefits

Annual Incentive Program
Medical/Pharmacy Plan
Dental
Vision
Life Insurance
Dependent Care Reimbursement Account
Health Care Reimbursement Account
Health Savings Account (HSA) (if enrolled in eligible health plan)
Limited-Purpose FSA (if enrolled in eligible health plan and HSA)
Transportation Reimbursement Account
Short-term disability (STD)
Long-term disability (LTD)
Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
Fitness Center Reimbursement (if enrolled in eligible health plan)
Tuition reimbursement
Transit programs
Employee recognition program
Pension
401(k) plan
Paid time off (PTO)
Holidays
Volunteer Paid Time Off (VPTO)
Parental Leave
Benefit plans are subject to change and Xcel Energy has the right to end, suspend, or amend any of its plans, at any time, in whole or in part.