Senior Meteorology & Wildfire Projects Lead

Xcel Energy; Denver (CO); On-site; USD 112,000 - 159,000; Full time

Job summary

Xcel Energy in Denver is seeking an experienced Project Manager to lead end-to-end wildfire meteorology and fire science initiatives. You will manage scope, schedule, cost, and risk, coordinating cross-functional teams across meteorology, operations, finance, and external partners.

The role requires a minimum of 10 years in similar fields, PMP preferred, and strong vendor management, budgeting, and reporting skills. This is a full-time, on-site position offering a comprehensive benefits package.

Qualifications

• Minimum 10 years work experience in operations, technology, finance, or a comparable function; utility experience preferred.
• BS Engineering, Construction, Business, Information Technology or related field or equivalent combination of education and experience
• 10 years' experience in project management and process improvement; project management certification preferred

Responsibilities

• Forecast, plan, and manage project scope, schedule, and budget for wildfire meteorology and fire science initiatives.
• Lead cross-functional teams across meteorology, wildfire risk, operations, technology, finance, and external partners.
• Identify risks, develop mitigation plans, and track progress against milestones and benefits.
• Oversee vendor/contract management, billing, and performance against SLAs and contracts.
• Maintain documentation for audits, regulatory inquiries, and governance requirements.

Skills

Project management

Leadership

Budgeting

Vendor management

Stakeholder engagement

Education

BS Engineering or related field

PM Certification (PMP)

Tools

MS Project

JIRA

SharePoint

Confluence

MS Office

Job description

Xcel Energy in Denver is seeking an experienced Project Manager to lead end-to-end wildfire meteorology and fire science initiatives. You will manage scope, schedule, cost, and risk, coordinating cross-functional teams across meteorology, operations, finance, and external partners.

The role requires a minimum of 10 years in similar fields, PMP preferred, and strong vendor management, budgeting, and reporting skills. This is a full-time, on-site position offering a comprehensive benefits package.