Senior Renewable Project Manager

Xcel Energy; Denver (CO); On-site; USD 85,000 - 159,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Annual Incentive Program

Medical/Pharmacy Plan

Dental

Vision

Life Insurance

401(k) plan

Paid time off

Job summary

Xcel Energy is seeking a Project Manager I, II, or III to lead end-to-end management of large renewable generation projects. The role requires coordinating scope, schedule, cost, resources, and risk across multi-disciplinary teams to meet financial and operational targets.

Candidates should bring 5+ years in related roles, BS in engineering/IT or equivalent, and proven ability to influence stakeholders. This on-site position offers comprehensive benefits and career growth at Xcel Energy.

Qualifications

• Minimum 5 years work experience in operations, technology, finance, or comparable function; utility experience preferred.
• 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; some formal project management training preferred.
• 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.
• Vendor/contract management experience preferred
• Ability to adapt to change quickly and work within a diverse, cross-functional team environment

Responsibilities

• Project Planning: Identify quality project options, develop business cases, and secure required approvals. Lead requirements gathering and planning process while engaging all key stakeholders.
• Project Management: Ensure successful delivery of committed project benefits in a dynamic/complex environment and define regular status reporting.
• Financial Management: Budgeting, forecasting, and actuals tracking; RFP and contract management processes.
• Resource Management: Forecast, schedule, and manage resources for a matrixed team.
• Scope & Risk Management: Manage scope change for large projects and identify risks with mitigation plans.
• Relationship Management: Communicate project status to all levels and build cross-functional relationships to maximize efficiency.

Skills

Project management

Leadership

Communication

Vendor/Contract management

Budgeting

Risk management

Education

BS Engineering/Construction/Business/IT or related field

Equivalent combination of education and experience

Job description

Xcel Energy is seeking a Project Manager I, II, or III to lead end-to-end management of large renewable generation projects. The role requires coordinating scope, schedule, cost, resources, and risk across multi-disciplinary teams to meet financial and operational targets.

Candidates should bring 5+ years in related roles, BS in engineering/IT or equivalent, and proven ability to influence stakeholders. This on-site position offers comprehensive benefits and career growth at Xcel Energy.