Generation Project Portfolio Manager

Xcel Energy

. Lead creation and advancement of new generation project portfolios for large load customers across Xcel Energy’s three Operating Companies .

Posted 10/16/2026full-timeUnited StatesSeniorLead💰 $129,000 - $183,200 per yearWebsite

Core Competencies

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Core Competencies

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Demonstrates expertise in managing large-scale power generation projects, including renewable and thermal generation, with a strong focus on technical evaluation, risk assessment, and cross-departmental coordination. Proficient in project management methodologies and capable of delivering comprehensive project analyses and reports.

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Project Management ProfessionalUtility-Scale Power GenerationTechnical EvaluationRisk MitigationCross-Departmental Coordination

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Hard Skills

Project ManagementTechnical AnalysisFeasibility StudiesCost EstimationBudget ManagementSchedule DevelopmentEnvironmental StudiesQuality AssuranceConstruction ManagementData Analysis

Soft Skills

LeadershipCommunicationCollaborationProblem SolvingStakeholder Engagement

Certifications & Qualifications

Project Management ProfessionalProfessional Engineer Registration

Industry Keywords

Power GenerationHeavy Industrial ConstructionRenewable EnergyThermal GenerationUtility Commission FilingsRisk AssessmentConstruction ProjectsPortfolio ManagementStakeholder MeetingsLessons Learned

Tech Stack

Tools & technologies

PMP

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Lead creation and advancement of new generation project portfolios for large load customers across Xcel Energy’s three Operating Companies
Identify, shape, and optimize portfolios of renewable, storage, and thermal generation projects
Coordinate technical tasks during feasibility and development phases
Manage technical evaluation, due diligence, conceptual development, and proposed generation projects
Coordinate multidisciplinary, matrixed teams across Corporate Development, Legal, Regulatory Affairs, Supply Chain, Siting & Land Rights, Energy Supply Operations, consultants, and other stakeholders
Assess performance, operational requirements, permitting, site suitability, constructability, environmental studies, costs, schedules, budgets, cash flows, risks, and QA/QC requirements
Develop project scope, estimates, schedules, preliminary engineering, construction, and execution strategies
Identify risk mitigation options and prepare project value analyses, executive reports, and technical problem solutions
Develop and track cross-departmental action items, milestones, costs, and reconciliations
Apply technical specifications, best practices, policies, and continuous improvement across the generation portfolio
Maintain knowledge management of lessons learned and generation project development practices
Provide technical analysis and data for federal, state, and public utility commission filings and testimony
Represent Xcel Energy in public and private stakeholder meetings
Monitor and provide periodic project status reports to project teams, management, subcontractors, customers, owners, and stakeholders
Transition projects to the Major Projects Group’s Project Management team for execution
Support execution teams with deliverable clarifications and development issues
Keep leadership informed about strategy, cost, risk, safety, and development activities

Requirements

What you’ll need

BS degree in engineering, finance, or a related business field
10+ years of power or heavy industrial construction and diversified project management experience
Experience developing or managing large or multiple construction projects at least $50M in aggregate value
Ability to travel as required to manage responsibilities across the fleet
Project Management Professional and/or Professional Engineer registration preferred
5+ years experience in utility-scale power generation projects preferred
Selection criteria may include testing and/or assessment
References may be required

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
Reasonable accommodations for disabilities throughout the application process