Generation Development Project Manager, I, II, III

Xcel Energy

. Provide end-to-end project management, leadership, and coordination for multiple large, complex new thermal power generation projects from origination to regulatory approval .

Posted 10/16/2026full-timeUnited StatesSeniorLead💰 $84,900 - $159,400 per yearWebsite

Core Competencies

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Core Competencies

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Demonstrates expertise in end-to-end project management for thermal power generation projects, including financial planning, risk management, and stakeholder engagement. Proven ability to lead cross-functional teams and manage complex project scopes, schedules, and budgets effectively.

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Project ManagementRisk ManagementBudgeting and ForecastingStakeholder EngagementVendor Management

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Hard Skills

Project PlanningCost/Benefit AnalysisResource PlanningChange ManagementRequirements GatheringSolution DesignPerformance TrackingProcess ImprovementRegulatory ApprovalBusiness Case Development

Soft Skills

LeadershipCommunicationPresentation SkillsFacilitation SkillsAdaptability

Certifications & Qualifications

Project Management CertificationFormal Project Management Training

Industry Keywords

Thermal Power GenerationCombustion TurbinesNatural Gas Fuel CellsGeothermal PowerUtility ExperienceHeavy Industrial ExperienceCross-Functional TeamOperational GoalsComplianceSafety

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Provide end-to-end project management, leadership, and coordination for multiple large, complex new thermal power generation projects from origination to regulatory approval
Initiate projects and manage approval, scope, schedule, cost, resource planning, and risk management
Align financial, compliance, safety, customer, and operational goals across projects and the business unit or corporation
Lead project teams to achieve financial, timing, operational, and change-management metrics
Manage projects involving combustion turbines, natural gas fuel cells, geothermal power, and emerging energy technologies
Identify project options, develop business cases, and secure required approvals
Lead requirements gathering and planning with key stakeholders
Develop solution designs, define scope, identify dependencies, deliverables, success metrics, and milestone schedules
Develop work plans, budgets, and cost/benefit analyses
Manage detailed project plans, status reporting, progress tracking, risks, and improvement opportunities
Manage project budgeting, forecasting, actuals tracking, RFPs, contracts, and corrective actions
Forecast, schedule, and manage internal and external resources, contracts, payments, and performance requirements
Develop resource plans for matrixed teams and provide training and coaching to less experienced team members
Manage scope changes, identify risks and issues, and create mitigation strategies and contingency plans
Communicate project status across all organizational levels and build collaborative relationships up to senior leadership

Requirements

What you’ll need

Project Manager I: Minimum 5 years work experience in operations, technology, finance, or comparable function; utility experience preferred
Project Manager II: Minimum 8 years work experience in operations, technology, finance, or comparable function; utility experience preferred
Project Manager III: Minimum 10 years work experience in operations, technology, finance, or comparable function; utility or heavy industrial experience strongly preferred
BS Engineering, Construction, Business, Information Technology or related field, or equivalent combination of education and experience
Project Manager I: 3–5 years' experience in project management and process improvement
Project Manager II: 5–7 years' experience in project management and process improvement
Project Manager III: 10 years' experience in project management and process improvement
Formal project management training preferred for Project Manager I and II
Project management certification preferred for Project Manager III
Demonstrated ability to lead and influence others
Strong presentation and facilitation skills
Excellent written/verbal communication skills
Understanding of core business processes and industry trends, with ability to understand or interpret and apply ongoing changes
Knowledge of project planning and business need justification process and methodology
Ability to adapt quickly to change and work within a diverse, cross-functional team environment
Vendor/contract management experience preferred
Project Manager II: informal leadership experience and training skills preferred
Project Manager III: experience providing work direction to diverse/distributed work teams

Benefits

Comp & perks

Annual Incentive Program
Medical/Pharmacy Plan
Dental
Vision
Life Insurance
Dependent Care Flexible Spending Account
Health Care Flexible Spending 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
Hybrid work model supporting collaboration and flexibility
Opportunities to grow and expand skills
Rewards and recognition