Engagement Manager

Xcel Energy; Minneapolis (MN); On-site; USD 98,000 - 139,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Annual Incentive Program

Medical/Pharmacy Plan

Dental

Vision

Life Insurance

Pension

401(k) plan

Paid time off (PTO)

Job summary

Xcel Energy in Minnesota seeks an Engagement Manager to lead the development, deployment, and maintenance of the One Xcel Energy Way Operating System within the assigned business area and support functions. You will coach teams through defining and implementing technical and process solutions.

Responsibilities include leading standardization efforts, facilitating improvements, reporting progress to leadership, and managing project budgets and savings.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in business, engineering, information technology, related field, or equivalent combination of education and experience.
• At least 8 years related business/industry experience.
• Experience facilitating or consulting on improvement and transformation initiatives.
• Change management or program/project management experience.
• Must build relationships and communicate effectively with all levels of the organization including executive leadership.
• Ability to communicate to a variety of audiences and analyze ambiguous business scenarios.
• Demonstrated ability to lead and influence others.
• Ability to adapt to change quickly in a diverse, cross-functional team.

Responsibilities

• Lead the deployment and maintenance of the Management Requirements and 4 Plays: Visualization, Performance Reviews, Problem-Solving, and Standardization.
• Coach teams and act as liaison between business area leadership, shared services, and One Way office.
• Communicate and report on status of improvements; build collaborative relationships across levels.
• Lead continuous improvement projects using Six Sigma/CI methods to deliver improvements.
• Support process metrics and influence accountability across process streams.
• Provide financial management of projects including budgeting, forecasting, and savings implications.

Skills

Communication

Leadership

Facilitation

Presentation

Education

Bachelor's degree in business, engineering, information technology, related field

Tools

Rally

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.

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 in business, engineering, information technology, related field, or equivalent combination of education and experience.
• At least 8 years related business/industry experience.
• Experience facilitating or consulting on improvement and transformation initiatives.
• Change management or program/project management experience.
• Must build relationships and communicate effectively with all levels of the organization including executive level leadership, through presentations, coaching, and facilitation of teams.
• Ability to 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. Able to handle complex issues and conflict with a calm demeanor and use facts to support decision-making.
• Knowledge 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.

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 [e-mail].

Non-Bargaining

The anticipated starting base pay for this position is: $97,600.00 to $138,600.00 per year

This position is eligible for the following 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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