Project Manager I or II

Xcel Energy Inc; Eau Claire (WI); Hybrid; USD 85,000 - 139,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Annual Incentive Program

Medical/Pharmacy Plan

Dental, Vision, Life Insurance

Pension / 401(k)

Paid time off (PTO)

Holidays

Job summary

Xcel Energy Inc in Eau Claire, Wisconsin is seeking a Project Manager to lead one or more project streams, manage scope, schedule, cost and risk, and coordinate internal and external processes. This role requires strong leadership, planning and communication skills to deliver milestones on time and within budget.

The position offers opportunities across project levels, with guidelines for budgeting, cost tracking and resource management, and a culture focused on safety and collaboration.

Qualifications

• Minimum 5 years work experience in operations, technology, finance, or comparable function.
• BS Engineering, Construction, Business, Information Technology or related field or equivalent education/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.

Responsibilities

• Project Management: Prepare and produce project management reports, timelines, budgets and documentation.
• Financial Management: Assist with budgeting, forecasting, actuals tracking, and contract management processes.
• Resource Management: Manage resources, contracts and payments for a matrixed team.
• Project Planning: Define deliverables, milestones and cost estimates; develop work plans/WBS.
• Scope & Risk Management: Manage change processes; identify risks and mitigation strategies.
• Relationship Management: Communicate status to all levels and build collaborative relationships.

Skills

Project management

Leadership

Communication skills

Problem-solving

Adaptability

Education

BS Engineering/Construction/Business/IT or related field

Job description

Position Summary

Standard Operations Position. Provide project management, leadership and coordination for one or more projects or project work streams. Responsible for overall project scope, schedule, cost and risk management. Leads team to achieve approved project scope, develops strategic sequencing and detailed milestone schedules, project-level cost tracking and reconciliation. Coordinates development of detailed cost estimates, schedules and associated project RFP's, RFQ's, contracts, etc. Responsible for leading projects through all internal and external processes. Manages the project scope, schedule and closely plans and manages all project costs. Ensures availability or seeks out adequate resources for projects.

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.

**THIS ROLE IS ABLE TO BE HIRED AT EITHER OF THE LEVELS BELOW**

Project Manager I - ($84,900 to $120,566.66)

Minimum Requirements

• 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

Project Manager II - ($97,600 to $138,600)

Minimum Requirements

• Minimum 8 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

• 5-7 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 interpret/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

• Experience with previous business readiness efforts

• Previous experience with One Xcel Energy Way

• Previous electric utility industry experience

• Some formal project management training

• Vendor/contract management experience

• Previous informal leadership experience and training skills preferred for Project Manager II

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Our Values

Connected, Committed, Trustworthy, Safe

Our Employee Commitments

• Work that makes a difference
• A team you can count of
• Opportunities to grow
• Rewards that help you thrive

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Non-BargainingThe anticipated starting base pay for this position is: $84,900.00 to $138,600.00 per yearThis 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

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Deadline to Apply: 10/01/26

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