Director – Major Projects Group, Linear Assets, SPS

Xcel Energy

. Responsible for providing strategic direction for all operational major projects and programs .

Posted 5/1/2026full-timeAmarillo • Colorado, Texas • 🇺🇸 United StatesLead💰 $148,400 - $210,733 per yearWebsite

Tech Stack

Tools & technologies

PMP

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Responsible for providing strategic direction for all operational major projects and programs
Assurance to rigor of process and effectiveness in evaluation risk significance for proper decision making
Oversee major projects for all OpCos, establishing standardized processes, tools, and methodologies to ensure successful delivery
Oversee the alignment of project objectives with overall 5 year capital plan goals
Manage and monitor contractor and services provider performance related to project and program implementation
Lead workforce planning and resource allocation across workstreams
Ensure collaboration amongst OpCo teams, resolve escalated issues, and coordinate deliverables
Development of direct reports through effective oversight and coaching on talent management, human performance assessments, coaching and accountability and performance management
Demonstrate leadership around safety
Develops and implements business strategies and operational plans for projects, programs, and process
Ensure projects adhere to approved budgets and timelines
Oversee financial planning and reporting to maintain transparency and mitigate variances
Oversee the development and management of O&M and capital budget for department
Drive effective change management strategies to support smooth transitions in processes or systems
Deliver clear, concise updates to stakeholders, facilitate decision-making, and ensure alignment across all OpCos and delivery channels
Develop and maintain effective relationships with Transmission, Distribution, Gas, and Wildfire operations and other internal and external stakeholders
Strategically plans and implements solutions, including process and/or IT solutions that focus on improving employee and productivity

Requirements

What you’ll need

Bachelor’s degree in a technical discipline is preferred, or equivalent experience may be considered as acceptable
Minimum ten years of experience in gas and/or electric utility design, construction, and maintenance, which includes at least 5 years of management experience.
Demonstrated ability to meet business and financial objectives
Travel may be required
Experience in project management, program management, and process improvement.
PE Licenses
PMP Certification

Benefits

Comp & perks

Annual Incentive Program
Long Term Incentive
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

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Hard Skills & Tools

project managementprogram managementprocess improvementfinancial planningrisk evaluationresource allocationchange managementbudget managementtalent managementhuman performance assessment

Soft Skills

leadershipcollaborationcoachingcommunicationproblem-solvingstrategic planningdecision-makingrelationship managementaccountabilityperformance management

Certifications

PE LicensePMP Certification