Strategic Regulatory Project Leader

Xcel Energy; Minnesota; Hybrid; USD 98,000 - 139,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Annual Incentive Program

Medical/Pharmacy Plan

Dental

Vision

Life Insurance

Flexible Spending Accounts

Health Savings Account (HSA)

FSA

Transit programs

Pension

401(k) plan

Paid time off (PTO)

Holidays

Volunteer Paid Time Off (VPTO)

Parental Leave

Job summary

Xcel Energy is seeking a seasoned Project Manager to lead large complex initiatives across multiple business units. The role focuses on end-to-end project management, ensuring alignment of scope, schedule, cost and risk while guiding a matrixed team through planning, execution, and delivery.

You will coordinate with stakeholders, manage resources and contracts, and drive continuous improvement in project processes.

Qualifications

• 8 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.
• 5 - 7 years' experience in project management and process improvement.
• Some formal project management training preferred.
• Demonstrated ability to lead and influence others, informal leadership experience and training skills preferred.
• 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.
• Vendor/contract management experience preferred.

Responsibilities

• Financial Management: Function as project controller. Manage project financials including budgeting, forecasting, and actuals tracking.
• Project Planning: Lead requirements gathering and planning process for approved projects while engaging all key stakeholders.
• Project Management: Independently manage detailed project plans to approved scope and provide cross-functional tracking as needed.
• Resource Management: Manage resources, both internal and external. Manage assigned contracts and associated payments and performance requirements.
• Scope & Risk Management: Manage scope change request process for project. Identify risks and issues throughout the project lifecycle and create mitigation strategies and contingency plans.
• Relationship Management: Communicate project status to all levels of the organization.

Skills

Leadership

Communication

Project Management

Stakeholder Management

Education

BS Engineering/Construction/Business/IT or related field

Tools

Contract management

Job description

Xcel Energy is seeking a seasoned Project Manager to lead large complex initiatives across multiple business units. The role focuses on end-to-end project management, ensuring alignment of scope, schedule, cost and risk while guiding a matrixed team through planning, execution, and delivery.

You will coordinate with stakeholders, manage resources and contracts, and drive continuous improvement in project processes.