Manager, Product Development

Xcel Energy; Minneapolis (MN); On-site; USD 130,000 - 160,000; 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

Long-term disability

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 a Senior Product Manager to lead a team that develops customer products, solutions and programs to meet customer needs and corporate goals. You will set priorities, allocate resources and drive cross-functional collaboration with internal and external stakeholders.

The ideal candidate has seven years in product development or management, three years in energy, and a proven ability to build business cases, analyze markets, and deliver impactful product initiatives.

Qualifications

• College degree, preferably in business, marketing, engineering, sustainability, or a related field.

Responsibilities

• Deliver projects, solutions and objectives to meet goals. Lead, set priorities and assign work to direct reports for maximum efficiency and to meet goals.
• Responsible for management of team developing and applying strategic leadership in the development of new products and services for customers. Responsible for leading the development of sound business cases that help meet product growth, profitability and customer service targets.
• Provide expertise on all aspects of the business. Including target markets, product launches, advertising and promotion plans, customer management, pricing, channels, strategic planning, data analytics, operations, and/or budget management.
• Direct the investigation and research of new technologies and other product concepts to evaluate whether they should be developed to meet strategic segment requirements.
• Drive and champion business needs. Manage group to provide requirements and market information for business cases.
• Responsible for hiring, developing, training, coaching, counseling and rewarding a group of professional employees.
• Accountable for customer product and/or program goal attainment, tracking and reporting.
• Provide leadership for cross team collaboration to achieve results.

Education

College degree

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

Manage a team that develops customer products, solutions and/or programs to meet customer needs and corporate objectives.

Essential Responsibilities

• Deliver projects, solutions and objectives to meet goals. Lead, set priorities and assign work to direct reports for maximum efficiency and to meet goals. Obtain resources and foster positive relationships with internal and external clients. Ensure effective application of business processes and guide continuous improvements. Finalize goals and plans with direct reports.
• Responsible for management of team developing and applying strategic leadership in the development of new products and services for customers. Responsible for leading the development of sound business cases that help meet product growth, profitability and customer service targets.
• Provide expertise on all aspects of the business. Including target markets, product launches, advertising and promotion plans, customer management, pricing, channels, strategic planning, data analytics, operations, and/or budget management.
• Direct the investigation and research of new technologies and other product concepts to evaluate whether they should be developed to meet strategic segment requirements.
• Drive and champion business needs. Manage group to provide requirements and market information for business cases.
• Responsible for hiring, developing, training, coaching, counseling and rewarding a group of professional employees.
• Accountable for customer product and/or program goal attainment, tracking and reporting.
• Provide leadership for cross team collaboration to achieve results.

Minimum Requirements

• College degree, preferably in business, marketing, engineering, sustainability, or a related field.
• Seven years of experience in product development, and/or product management.
• Three years' experience in the energy industry.
• Ability to prioritize multiple competing needs with finesse. Proven results.

Preferred Requirements

Management/supervisory experience is strongly preferred. The ideal candidate would have experience, and preferably leadership experience, in several of these areas:

• Leading a team to deliver Demand Side Management, Distributed Energy Resources, and/or Electric Vehicle customer programs
• Understanding of utility regulatory requirements and frameworks
• Strong analytical acumen and familiarity with utility potential studies and cost-benefit analyses
• Collaborative approach to creative problem solving of internal and external issues, including managing third-party relationship
• Demonstrated experience developing products or programs in the energy industry
• Background with Distributed Energy Resources
• Understanding of traditional Demand Side Management Utility programs

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: $130,000.00 to $160,000.00 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: 08/25/26

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