Labor Relations Strategic Projects 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

Pension

401(k) plan

Paid time off

Job summary

Xcel Energy is seeking an experienced Project Manager to oversee large, multi-jurisdictional initiatives across Minnesota and Colorado. You will define roadmaps, track progress, and report status to executives while coordinating with labor relations, HR, and legal teams to secure approvals and drive outcomes.

The role emphasizes data visualization, budgeting, and risk management to deliver strategic projects on time. A strong client-facing and cross-functional collaboration skillset is required.

Qualifications

• BA/BS in Business, Human Resources or related field or equivalent combination of education and experience.
• 7 years work experience.
• Demonstrated project management experience, ability to facilitate, train, lead, influence others, and adapt to change quickly.
• Experience with providing work direction to diverse/distributed work teams.
• Effective written and verbal communication, collaboration, and stakeholder engagement.
• Understanding of lean principles, process improvement, organizational design, HR and Labor processes, project planning and business need justification process and methodology.
• Experience with unionized workforces and understanding of labor relations processes.

Responsibilities

• Provide project management for large multi-jurisdictional projects and work streams including capital projects and other initiatives.
• Lead projects to achieve stakeholder support at all levels and meet milestones and metrics.
• Communicate project status at all levels of the organization and externally.
• Define roadmaps, track progress, manage budgets and risks, and prepare reports.
• Engage labor relations, HR, legal, operations and unions when necessary to drive outcomes.
• Create dashboards and reports to support strategic objectives.

Skills

Project management

Stakeholder engagement

Team leadership

Communication

Lean principles

HR & labor processes

Data analysis & visualization

Cross-functional collaboration

Education

BA/BS in Business, Human Resources or related field

Tools

Project management software

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.

Position Summary

Provides project management for large multi-jurisdictional projects and work streams including capital projects, time and pay simplification, business continuity planning, and other initiatives. Leads projects to achieve stakeholder support at all levels and meet key milestones and metrics. Communicates project status at all levels of the organization and externally.

Essential Responsibilities

• Project Management: Independently manage and oversee project deliverables to enable successful execution of strategic projects. Define roadmap, track and report progress, resolve risks, and achieve key milestones.
• Project Planning: Define project deliverables and timelines, involve and work through key stakeholders, develop comprehensive solution designs, and secure necessary approvals. Create work plans, schedules, and cost/benefit estimates, while managing project budgets and identifying risks.
• Stakeholder Engagement & Collaboration: Establish and maximize internal and external partnerships including labor relations consultants, internal HR centers of excellence, legal, operations, and internal and external union when necessary. Lead meetings with leaders and stakeholders to drive alignment and outcomes. Coordinate efforts across diverse stakeholder groups to enhance effectiveness, efficiency, and impact.
• Utilize data and technology in project management, planning, and execution. Analyze, visualize, and present data and results. Create reports and dashboards to support strategic objectives.
• Process Management: Lead initiatives that unlock capacity and synergies between jurisdictional labor groups, continuously improving workflows in alignment with company and agile methodologies.
• Some travel for project deliverables is required.
• Location is either Minnesota or Colorado

Minimum Requirements

• BA/BS in Business, Human Resources or related field or equivalent combination of education and experience.
• 7 years work experience.
• Demonstrated project management experience, ability to facilitate, train, lead, influence others, and adapt to change quickly.
• Experience with providing work direction to diverse/distributed work teams.
• Effective written and verbal communication, collaboration, and stakeholder engagement.
• Understanding of lean principles, process improvement, organizational design, HR and Labor processes, project planning and business need justification process and methodology.
• Experience with unionized workforces and understanding of labor relations processes.

Preferred Qualifications

• Utility or regulated industry experience preferred.
• Project or program management certification; data analysis and visualization; experience with HR data and processes; knowledge of organizational design, resource planning

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

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: 08/19/26

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