Xcel Energy

Project Manager I/II

Xcel Energy

full-time

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Location Type: Office

Location: Amarillo • Texas • United States

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Salary

💰 $84,900 - $120,566 per year

About the role

  • Provide project management, leadership and coordination for one or more projects or project work streams
  • Responsible for overall project scope, schedule, cost and risk management
  • Leads team to achieve approved project scope, develops strategic sequencing and detailed milestone schedules, project-level cost tracking and reconciliation
  • Coordinates development of detailed cost estimates, schedules and associated project RFP's, RFQ's, contracts, etc.
  • Responsible for leading projects through all internal and external processes
  • Manages the project scope, schedule and closely plans and manages all project costs
  • Ensures availability or seeks out adequate resources for projects
  • Prepare and produce project management reports, timelines, budgets, and documentation as guided by project or program manager
  • Independently manage and build project plan deliverables on smaller projects and contribute to larger projects
  • Provide tracking of large project plans
  • Identify plan gaps and develop closure plans
  • Ensure the successful completion of assigned project deliverables & milestones in a dynamic/complex environment
  • Assist with management of project financials including budgeting, forecasting, and actuals tracking
  • Support RFP and contract management processes
  • Review actuals versus planned budget during project life cycle to identify deviations, research reason for deviation and recommend corrective action
  • Ensure timely project closure, payment and reconciliation
  • Manage resources, both internal and external
  • Manage assigned contracts and associated payments and performance requirements
  • Manage a comprehensive resource plan for a matrixed team of diverse talent to maximize skills and minimize cost
  • Define deliverables and required delivery dates
  • Facilitate the involvement of all key stakeholders in requirements gathering and planning process
  • Develop solution design that encompasses the entire project scope, and secure all required approvals (internal, external, etc.)
  • Develop viable work plans/WBS, milestone schedules, and project cost/benefit estimates
  • Manage project scope change process
  • Identify risks and issues throughout the project lifecycle steps and assist in creation of mitigation strategies and contingency plans
  • Communicates project status to all levels of the organization
  • Establish effective, collaborative working relationships to maximize project efficiency, responsiveness and resource allocation

Requirements

  • 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
  • Ability to adapt to change quickly and work within a diverse, cross-functional team environment
  • Vendor/contract management experience preferred
Benefits
  • 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
  • Volunteer Paid Time Off (VPTO)
  • Parental Leave
Applicant Tracking System Keywords

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Hard Skills & Tools
project managementcost managementrisk managementbudgetingforecastingresource planningproject schedulingprocess improvementcontract managementwork breakdown structure
Soft Skills
leadershipcommunicationpresentation skillsfacilitation skillscollaborationadaptabilityinfluencingproblem-solvingstakeholder engagementteam management
Certifications
project management training