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    Project Manager II or III - Minneapolis, United States - Xcel Energy

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    Are you looking for an exciting job where you can put your skills and talents to work at a company you can feel proud to be a part of? Do you want a workplace that will challenge you and offer you opportunities to learn and grow? A position at Xcel Energy could be just what you're looking for.

    Position Summary

    Standard Operations Position.

    Provide end-to-end project management, leadership and coordination for large complex projects or as a part of a transformational project work stream with responsibility for project scope, schedule, cost and risk management.

    Ensure alignment of financial and operational goals between projects and the business unit.

    Provide work team direction to achieve approved project scope, develop strategic sequencing and detailed milestone schedules, project-level cost tracking and reconciliation.

    Ensure availability or seek out adequate resources for projects.

    Essential Responsibilities

    Financial Management:
    Function as project controller. Manage project financials including budgeting, forecasting, and actuals tracking. Facilitate RFP and contract management processes. Review actuals versus planned budget throughout project life cycle to identify variances and recommend corrective action. Ensure timely project closure, payment and reconciliation.

    Project Planning:
    Lead requirements gathering and planning process for approved projects while engaging all key stakeholders. Develop solution design that defines the entire project scope, and secure all required internal/external approvals. Ensure coordination with other initiatives, assuring dependencies are identified and addressed. Define deliverables and required delivery dates; develop viable work plans/WBS, milestone schedules, and project cost/benefit estimates.

    Project Management:
    Independently manage detailed project plans to approved scope and provide cross-functional tracking as needed. Identify plan gaps and develop closure plans. Ensure the successful completion of assigned project deliverables & milestones in a dynamic/complex environment.

    Resource Management:
    Manage resources, both internal and external. Manage assigned contracts and associated payments and performance requirements.

    Develop and adapt a comprehensive resource plan for a matrixed team of diverse talent to maximize skills and minimize cost.

    Provide mentoring and guidance to less experienced project team members.

    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. Establish effective, collaborative working relationships to maximize project efficiency, responsiveness and resource allocation.

    Project Manager II Minimum Requirements (

    Salary Range:
    $92,300 - $130,567)

    Minimum 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

    Project Manager III Minimum Requirements (

    Salary Range:
    $105,600 - $150,000)

    Minimum 10 years work experience in operations, technology, finance, or 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
    Demonstrated ability to facilitate, train, lead and influence others, and adapt to change quickly
    Experience with providing work direction to diverse/distributed work teams
    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
    Vendor/contract management experience preferred


    As a leading combination electricity and natural gas energy company, Xcel Energy offers a comprehensive portfolio of energy-related products and services to 3.4 million electricity and 1.9 million natural gas customers across eight Western and Midwestern states.

    At Xcel Energy, we strive to be the preferred and trusted provider of the energy our customers need. If you're ready to be a part of something big, we invite you to join our team.


    All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to age, race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, or status as a protected veteran.

    Individuals with a disability who need an accommodation to apply please contact us at

    Non-Bargaining

    The anticipated starting base pay for this position is: $92,300.00 to $150,000.00 per year

    This position may also be eligible for the following benefits and/or pay components: Pay - 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, Personal holidays, Volunteer Paid Time Off (VPTO) (full-time employees only), Parental Leave

    Pay and benefit packages may vary based on position. Some employees are under collective bargaining agreements, which determine the benefits they will receive.

    If the information conflicts with the terms of the written plan documents governing the plan, the plan document will control.

    Benefit plans are subject to change and Xcel Energy has the right to end, suspend, or amend any of its plans, at any time, in whole or in part.

    Anticipated Last Date to Apply: 02/18/24

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