Associate Engagement Manager

Xcel Energy; Minneapolis (MN); Hybrid; USD 85,000 - 121,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Annual Incentive Program

Medical/Pharmacy Plan

Dental

Vision

Life Insurance

Dependent Care Reimbursement Account

Health Care Reimbursement Account

Health Savings Account (HSA)

Limited-Purpose FSA

Transportation Reimbursement Account

Short-term disability (STD)

Long-term disability (LTD)

Employee Assistance Program (EAP)

Fitness Center Reimbursement

Tuition reimbursement

Transit programs

Employee recognition program

Pension

401(k) plan

Paid time off (PTO)

Holidays

Volunteer Paid Time Off (VPTO)

Parental Leave

Job summary

Xcel Energy is seeking an Associate Engagement Manager to lead and optimize the One Xcel Energy Way Operating System within a defined business area. You will coach teams through analysis, design, and implementation of technical and process solutions.

You will drive process improvements, report status to leadership, and manage projects financially from budgeting to savings implications, partnering across shared services and frontline teams.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree or equivalent combination of education and experience with 5+ years in related business experience.
• Change management or program/project management experience.
• Ability to build relationships and communicate to varied audiences.
• Demonstrated ability to lead and influence others.
• Ability to adapt to change within a cross-functional team.

Responsibilities

• Lead deployment and maintenance of the Management Requirements and 4 Plays: Visualization, Performance Reviews, Problem-Solving, and Standardization.
• Coach teams through analyzing, defining, and implementing solutions.
• Communicate status of improvements and build collaborative relationships from frontline to senior leadership.
• Lead continuous improvement projects to deliver substantial business-area gains.
• Support process metrics and use of tools like rally rooms and improvement projects.
• Provide financial management of projects including budgeting, forecasting, actuals tracking, and savings implications.

Skills

Change management

Program management

Leadership

Communication

Cross-functional teamwork

Relationship building

Adaptability

Strategic thinking

Education

Bachelor's degree

MBA or related certification

Tools

Rally

Operating boards

Job description

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.

Associate Engagement Manager

Position Summary

Key enterprise position leading the development, deployment, and maintenance of the One Xcel Energy Way Operating System within assigned business area and support functions. Responsible for coaching others through analyzing, defining, and implementing technical and process solutions.

Essential Responsibilities

• Lead the deployment and maintenance of the Management Requirements and 4 Plays: Visualization, Performance Reviews, Problem-Solving, and Standardization. Drive the use of rally rooms and operating boards to standardize work. Utilize PDCA/A3 to drive continuous improvement based on business area goals cascaded down through the organization.
• Responsible for providing process expertise and analysis on issues through coaching and facilitation of teams. Act as a key liaison between the business area leadership, shared services, and One Way office.
• Communicate and report out on the status of business area improvements. Establish effective, collaborative working relationships with front line through senior leadership to maximize project efficiency, responsiveness, and resource allocation.
• Lead business area continuous improvement projects utilizing continuous improvement methodology to deliver substantial improvements in identified areas.
• Support process level metrics and influence accountability across process streams by supporting use of tools such as rally rooms, continuous improvement projects.
• Provide financial management of projects including budgeting, forecasting, actuals tracking, and savings implications.

Minimum Requirements

• Bachelor's degree or equivalent combination of education and experience with at least 5 years related business experience.
• Change management and/or program/project management experience.
• Ability to build relationships and effectively communicate to a variety of audiences and analyze ambiguous/complex business scenarios.
• Demonstrated ability to lead and influence others.
• Ability to adapt to change quickly and work within a diverse, cross-functional team environment.
• Understanding of core business processes/industry trends with ability to interpret and react to ongoing changes.

Preferred Requirements

• Gas and/or Electric Utility Industry experience.
• MBA, Industrial Engineering, or other related certification.
• Business process management skillset including Six Sigma/Continuous Improvement Toolsets, and data management skillsets.
• Internal/External consulting experience facilitating improvement and transformation initiatives.

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.

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 [e-mail].

Non-Bargaining

The anticipated starting base pay for this position is: $84,900.00 to $120,500.00 per year

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.

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Deadline to Apply: 09/17/26

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