Xcel Energy · 11 hours ago
Associate Engagement Manager, Engagement Manager, or Senior Engagement Manager
Twin Cities Area
Full-time
Onsite
Mid, Senior Level
$83K/yr - $150K/yr
5+ years expXcel Energy is a leading combination electricity and natural gas energy company, and they are seeking an Associate Engagement Manager, Engagement Manager, or Senior Engagement Manager. This role involves leading the development and maintenance of the One Xcel Energy Way Operating System, coaching teams on process solutions, and managing continuous improvement projects within the organization.
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Responsibilities
Lead the deployment and maintenance of the Management Requirements and 4 Plays: Visualization, Performance Reviews, Problem-Solving, and Standardization. Drive the use of rally rooms and operating boards to standardize work. Utilize PDCA/A3 to drive continuous improvement based on business area goals cascaded down through the organization
Responsible for providing process expertise and analysis on issues through coaching and facilitation of teams. Act as a key liaison between the business area leadership, shared services, and One Way office
Communicate and report out on the status of business area improvements. Establish effective, collaborative working relationships with front line through senior leadership to maximize project efficiency, responsiveness, and resource allocation
Lead business area continuous improvement projects utilizing continuous improvement methodology to deliver substantial improvements in identified areas
Support process level metrics and influence accountability across process streams by supporting use of tools such as rally rooms, continuous improvement projects
Provide financial management of projects including budgeting, forecasting, actuals tracking, and savings implications
Qualification
Required
Bachelor's degree or equivalent combination of education and experience with at least 5 years related business experience
Change management and/or program/project management experience
Ability to build relationships and effectively communicate to a variety of audiences and analyze ambiguous/complex business scenarios
Demonstrated ability to lead and influence others
Ability to adapt to change quickly and work within a diverse, cross-functional team environment
Understanding of core business processes/industry trends with ability to interpret and react to ongoing changes
Bachelor's degree in business, engineering, information technology, related field, or equivalent combination of education and experience
At least 8 years related business/industry experience
Experience facilitating or consulting on improvement and transformation initiatives
Must build relationships and communicate effectively with all levels of the organization including executive level leadership, through presentations, coaching, and facilitation of teams
Ability to effectively communicate to a variety of audiences and analyze ambiguous/ complex business scenarios
Demonstrated ability to lead and influence others
Ability to adapt to change quickly and work within a diverse, cross-functional team environment. Able to handle complex issues and conflict with a calm demeanor and use facts to support decision-making
Knowledge of core business processes/industry trends with ability to interpret and react to ongoing changes
At least 10 years related business/industry experience
Experience consulting on and leading improvement and transformation initiatives
Change management and program/project management experience
Must build relationships and communicate effectively with all levels of the organization including executive level leadership, through presentations, coaching, and facilitation of teams. Strong interpersonal skills using active listening and ability to provide constructive feedback
Preferred
Gas and/or Electric Utility Industry experience
MBA, Industrial Engineering, or other related certification
Business process management skillset including Six Sigma/Continuous Improvement Toolsets, and data management skillsets
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
Company
Xcel Energy
Xcel Energy is an electric and natural gas energy company that offers a portfolio of energy-related products and services to customers.
10001+ employees
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Funding
Current Stage
Public CompanyTotal Funding
$1.39BKey Investors
US Department of EnergyBreakthrough Energy Ventures
2024-11-04Post Ipo Equity· $1.2B
2023-10-18Grant· $100M
2023-09-22Grant· $70M
Leadership Team
Robert Frenzel
Chairman, President and CEO
Brian Van Abel
Executive Vice President and Chief Financial Officer
Recent News
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