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Project Manager I / II
Xcel Energy. Provide project management, leadership and coordination for one or more projects or project work streams .
About the role
Key responsibilities & impact- Provide project management, leadership and coordination for one or more projects or project work streams
- Manage overall project scope, schedule, cost and risk
- Lead teams to achieve approved project scope
- Develop strategic sequencing and detailed milestone schedules
- Track and reconcile project-level costs
- Coordinate detailed cost estimates, schedules, RFPs, RFQs and contracts
- Lead projects through internal and external processes
- Prepare project management reports, timelines, budgets and documentation
- Independently manage project plan deliverables on smaller projects and contribute to larger projects
- Track large project plans, identify gaps and develop closure plans
- Ensure successful completion of assigned deliverables and milestones
- Assist with budgeting, forecasting and actuals tracking
- Support RFP and contract management processes
- Review budget deviations, research causes and recommend corrective action
- Ensure timely project closure, payment and reconciliation
- Manage internal and external resources, assigned contracts, payments and performance requirements
- Develop comprehensive resource plans for matrixed teams
- Define deliverables and required delivery dates
- Facilitate stakeholder involvement in requirements gathering and planning
- Develop solution designs covering project scope and secure approvals
- Develop work plans/WBS, milestone schedules and project cost/benefit estimates
- Manage scope change processes
- Identify risks and issues and assist with mitigation strategies and contingency plans
- Communicate project status to all organizational levels
- Establish collaborative working relationships to maximize project efficiency, responsiveness and resource allocation
Requirements
What you’ll need- Project Manager I: Minimum 5 years work experience in operations, technology, finance, or comparable function
- Project Manager I: BS Engineering, Construction, Business, Information Technology or related field or an equivalent combination of education and experience
- Project Manager I: 3–5 years' experience in project management and process improvement
- Project Manager II: Minimum 8 years work experience in operations, technology, finance, or comparable function
- Project Manager II: BS Engineering, Construction, Business, Information Technology or related field or an equivalent combination of education and experience
- Project Manager II: 5–7 years' experience in project management and process improvement
- Demonstrated ability to lead and influence others
- Strong presentation and facilitation skills
- Excellent written/verbal communications skills required
- Understanding of core business processes and industry trends, with ability to understand/apply or interpret/apply ongoing changes
- Knowledge of project planning and business need justification process and methodology
- Ability to adapt to change quickly and work within a diverse, cross-functional team environment
- Preferred: Experience with previous business readiness efforts
- Preferred: Previous experience with One Xcel Energy Way
- Preferred: Previous electric utility industry experience
- Preferred: Some formal project management training
- Preferred: Vendor/contract management experience
- Preferred for Project Manager II: Previous informal leadership experience and training skills
Benefits
Comp & perks- 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
- Hybrid work model supporting collaboration and flexibility
- Opportunities to grow and expand skills
- Reasonable accommodations throughout the application process