Xcel Energy · 6 days ago
Manager, Distribution Project Management Office
Denver Metropolitan Area
Part-time
Onsite
Mid, Senior Level
$110K/yr - $156K/yr
7+ years expXcel Energy is a leading combination electricity and natural gas energy company that provides a comprehensive portfolio of energy-related products and services. The Manager, Distribution Project Management Office role requires expertise in field operations and contract management while providing strategic leadership for project management activities. Responsibilities include overseeing project structures, optimizing business strategies, managing resources, and fostering talent development.
Electrical DistributionEnergyNatural Resources
Responsibilities
Accountable for the implementation and management of project structures including financial controls, detailed estimates, schedules, contracts, RFPs, and work plans for selected portfolio of projects, which may have operational, business system, and/or process improvement elements
Establishes and champions business plans, goals and objectives in line with corporate and business unit strategic goals and initiatives
Responsible for effective, efficient and competitive management and utilization of all resources, with emphasis on safety, timeliness, cost-containment, system reliability, customer satisfaction, optimal asset utilization and compliance with regulations
Develops strategies to assess complex issues and achieve results that consider the broader perspective of a wide array of stakeholders
Manages all processes related to scope, cost control, change management and risk mitigation in alignment with organizational best practices
Actively participate in formal company efforts to streamline processes, maintain and improve safety goals, meet customer expectations, and reduce costs
Recruit talented employees, establish clear performance expectations and effectively manage performance
Provide training, coaching and feedback, oversight and drive employee engagement
Provide input and leadership in addressing bargaining unit issues, grievances, corrective actions, and future development
Promotes continuous learning and enhancement of job/industry knowledge and skills
Establishes effective, collaborative working relationships with external entities and internal organizations to maximize project efficiency, responsiveness and resource allocation
Serves as change leader and champion for all efforts within their scope
Establish and maintain strategic partnerships with other business units and departments to ensure staff and customers receive information that is current, accurate and meets their expectations
Qualification
Required
BS in engineering, construction management or project management or related field preferred; or an equivalent combination of education and experience
Minimum of 7 years' experience in theory and practice of project management techniques
Minimum of 5 years of experience in operations, process management, and process improvement; utility experience preferred
Experience in process improvement, including process optimization and process mapping
Experience managing multiple workstreams and matrixed work teams (full and part-time resources)
Strong change leadership, communication and collaboration skills
Preferred
Five or more years of prior management experience
Electric Distribution field Operations and contract management oversight
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
H1B Sponsorship
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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
2025-12-27
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