Project Manager III

Xcel Energy

. Provide end-to-end project management, leadership and coordination for multiple, large complex projects or a transformational project work stream with responsibility for project initiation, approval, scope, schedule, cost, resource planning, and risk management.

Posted 5/15/2026full-timeDenver • Colorado, Minnesota, Texas • 🇺🇸 United StatesSeniorLead💰 $112,200 - $159,400 per yearWebsite

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Provide end-to-end project management, leadership and coordination for multiple, large complex projects or a transformational project work stream with responsibility for project initiation, approval, scope, schedule, cost, resource planning, and risk management.
Manage alignment of financial, compliance, safety, customer and operational goals between/among projects and the BU or corporation.
Lead the project team to achieve all critical financial, timing, operational, and change management metrics.
Ensure effective sourcing, management and engagement of all resources.
Identify quality project options, develop business cases, and secure required approvals.
Lead requirements gathering and planning process while engaging all key stakeholders.
Develop solution designs that define appropriate project scope, align with corporate strategies, ensure coordination with key initiatives, and assure dependencies are identified/addressed.
Define deliverables, success metrics and key milestone schedules.
Develop work plans, budgets, and cost/benefit analysis.
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.
Define and manage a regular status reporting process to monitor progress and resolve risks to goal.
Continually identify opportunities for innovation and improvement.
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.
Forecast, schedule, and manage resources, both internal and external.
Manage assigned contracts and associated payments/performance requirements.
Develop and adapt a comprehensive resource plan for a matrixed team of diverse talent to maximize skills and minimize cost.
Provide training and coaching to less experienced project team members.
Manage scope change process for large transformational project or best practices for business area in addition to own projects.
Identify risks and issues throughout the project and create mitigation strategies/contingency plans.
Communicate project status to all levels of the organization.
Establish effective, collaborative working relationships up to senior leader level to maximize project efficiency, responsiveness and resource allocation.

Requirements

What you’ll need

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

Benefits

Comp & perks

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

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Hard Skills & Tools

project managementbudgetingforecastingresource planningrisk managementbusiness case developmentscope managementcost/benefit analysiscontract managementprocess improvement

Soft Skills

leadershipcommunicationcollaborationtraininginfluenceadaptabilityproblem-solvingstakeholder engagementinnovationcoaching

Certifications

project management certification