Hybrid Thermal Generation Project Leader

Xcel Energy Inc; Minneapolis (MN); Hybrid; USD 85,000 - 159,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Annual Incentive Program

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401(k)

Job summary

Xcel Energy is seeking a Generation Development Project Manager (Thermal) to lead end-to-end management of large, complex thermal power projects from origination to regulatory approval. You’ll align financial, safety, customer and operational goals, and guide a cross-functional team through scope, schedule and cost management.

Roles include planning, risk management, and resource coordination for technologies such as simple/combined cycle turbines, natural gas fuel cells, geothermal, and

Qualifications

• Minimum 5 years work experience in operations, technology, finance, or comparable function; utility experience preferred
• 3-5 years' experience in project management and process improvement; some formal project management training preferred
• Demonstrated ability to lead and influence others
• Strong presentation and facilitation skills; excellent written/verbal communications skills required
• Understanding of core business processes/ industry trends with ability to understand/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
• Vendor/contract management experience preferred

Responsibilities

• Project Planning: Identify quality project options, develop business cases, and secure required approvals.
• Lead requirements gathering and planning process while engaging all key stakeholders.
• Develop solution designs that define appropriate project scope, align with corporate strategies, ensure coordination with key initiatives, and assure dependencies are identified/addressed.
• Define deliverables, success metrics and key milestone schedules.
• Develop work plans, budgets, and cost/benefit analysis.

Education

BS Engineering, Construction, Business, Information Technology or related field or an equivalent combination of education and experience

Job description

Xcel Energy is seeking a Generation Development Project Manager (Thermal) to lead end-to-end management of large, complex thermal power projects from origination to regulatory approval. You’ll align financial, safety, customer and operational goals, and guide a cross-functional team through scope, schedule and cost management.

Roles include planning, risk management, and resource coordination for technologies such as simple/combined cycle turbines, natural gas fuel cells, geothermal, and