Project Manager I

Xcel Energy Services Inc; Eau Claire (WI); On-site; USD 85,000 - 121,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Annual Incentive Program

Medical/Pharmacy Plan

Dental

Vision

Life Insurance

401(k) plan

Paid time off (PTO)

Job summary

Xcel Energy Services Inc in Eau Claire, WI seeks a Standard Operations professional to lead project planning, budgeting, and reporting across multiple initiatives. You will manage scope, timelines, and resources, while partnering with stakeholders to deliver on-time outcomes and compliant financials.

The role demands strong communication, team leadership, and the ability to navigate a dynamic utility environment; the company offers competitive pay, comprehensive benefits, and growth

Qualifications

• Minimum 5 years work experience in operations, technology, finance, or comparable function.
• 3-5 years' experience in project management and process improvement.
• Strong presentation and facilitation skills; excellent written/verbal communications skills.

Responsibilities

• Prepare and produce project management reports, timelines, budgets, and documentation.
• Independently manage and build project plan deliverables on smaller projects.
• Provide tracking of large project plans and identify plan gaps.
• Ensure timely project closure, payment and reconciliation.
• Manage resources, internal and external, and oversee contracts and payments.
• Develop solution design, work plans, milestones, and cost/benefit estimates.
• Communicate project status to all levels and foster collaboration.

Skills

Project management

Budgeting

Forecasting

Documentation

Reporting

Stakeholder management

Contract management

Leadership

Presentation skills

Facilitation

Education

BS Engineering, Construction, Business, Information Technology or related field

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

Standard Operations Position.

Essential Responsibilities

• Project Management: Prepare and produce project management reports, timelines, budgets, and documentation as guided by project or program manager.
• Independently manage and build project plan deliverables on smaller projects and contribute to larger projects.
• Provide tracking of large project plans.
• Identify plan gaps and develop closure plans.
• Ensure the successful completion of assigned project deliverables & milestones in a dynamic/complex environment.
• Financial Management: Assist with management of project financials including budgeting, forecasting, and actuals tracking.
• Support RFP and contract management processes.
• Review actuals versus planned budget during project life cycle to identify deviations, research reason for deviation and recommend corrective action.
• Ensure timely project closure, payment and reconciliation.
• Resource Management: Manage resources, both internal and external.
• Manage assigned contracts and associated payments and performance requirements.
• Manage a comprehensive resource plan for a matrixed team of diverse talent to maximize skills and minimize cost.
• Project Planning: Define deliverables and required delivery dates.
• Facilitate the involvement of all key stakeholders in requirements gathering and planning process.
• Develop solution design that encompasses the entire project scope, and secure all required approvals (internal, external, etc.).
• Develop viable work plans/WBS, milestone schedules, and project cost/benefit estimates.
• Scope & Risk Management: Manage project scope change process.
• Identify risks and issues throughout the project lifecycle steps and assist in creation of mitigation strategies and contingency plans.
• Relationship Management: Communicates project status to all levels of the organization.
• Establish effective, collaborative working relationships to maximize project efficiency, responsiveness and resource allocation.

Minimum Requirements

• Minimum 5 years work experience in operations, technology, finance, or comparable function.
• BS Engineering, Construction, Business, Information Technology or related field or an equivalent combination of education and experience.
• 3 -5 years' experience in project management and process improvement.
• 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.

Preferred Characteristics

• Previous experience with One Xcel Energy Way.
• Previous electric utility industry experience.
• Some formal project management training preferred.
• Vendor/contract management experience preferred.

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: $84,900.00 to $120,566.66 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: 09/01/26

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