Senior Transformational Project Manager

Xcel Energy; Minneapolis, Saint Paul (MN, MN); On-site; USD 112,000 - 159,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Annual Incentive Program

Medical/Pharmacy Plan

Pension

Job summary

Xcel Energy in Minneapolis is seeking a seasoned project manager to lead end-to-end initiatives across a broad set of programs. The role focuses on delivering large, complex projects with alignment to strategic goals, budgets, schedules, and risk management.

As part of a standard operations team, you will guide cross-functional groups, coordinate stakeholders, and ensure benefits are achieved while maintaining compliance and safety standards. 【Note: text mirrors job description】

Qualifications

• Minimum 10 years work experience in operations, technology, finance, or comparable function.
• 10 years' experience in project management and process improvement.
• Bachelor's degree in engineering, construction, business, information technology or related field or equivalent combination of education and experience.

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. Define deliverables, success metrics and key milestone schedules.
• Project Management: Ensure successful delivery of committed project benefits and operational metrics in a dynamic/complex environment. Independently manage detailed project plans to approved scope/schedule and provide cross-functional tracking as needed.
• Financial Management: Function as project controller. Manage project financials including budgeting, forecasting, and actuals tracking. Facilitate RFP and contract management processes.
• Resource Management: Forecast, schedule, and manage resources, both internal and external. Manage assigned contracts and associated payments/performance requirements.
• Scope & Risk Management: Manage scope change process for large transformational project. Identify risks and create mitigation strategies.
• Relationship Management: Communicate project status to all levels of the organization. Establish effective, collaborative relationships with senior leaders.

Skills

Leadership

Communication

Education

Bachelor's degree in engineering, construction, business, information technology or related field

Job description

Xcel Energy in Minneapolis is seeking a seasoned project manager to lead end-to-end initiatives across a broad set of programs. The role focuses on delivering large, complex projects with alignment to strategic goals, budgets, schedules, and risk management.

As part of a standard operations team, you will guide cross-functional groups, coordinate stakeholders, and ensure benefits are achieved while maintaining compliance and safety standards. 【Note: text mirrors job description】