Xcel Energy · 10 hours ago
Project Manager (contract)
Denver Metropolitan Area
Contract
Hybrid
Senior Level
$66/hr - $89/hr
5+ years expXcel Energy is seeking a Project Manager III to lead a strategic initiative for replacing the existing XE.com platform and implementing a modern Content Management System. This role involves managing complex projects, vendor relationships, and cross-functional teams to enhance customer-facing technology solutions.
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Responsibilities
Lead complex, high-visibility enterprise projects from initiation through implementation and stabilization
Develop and maintain detailed project plans, work breakdown structures, timelines, and resource allocations
Manage day-to-day execution of project scope, schedule, budget, and deliverables
Ensure alignment between project outcomes and IT Customer Care business objectives
Identify, assess, and mitigate project risks, issues, and dependencies
Lead implementation and migration activities for modern CMS platforms such as Adobe Experience Manager, Sitecore, or similar solutions
Coordinate integration efforts between enterprise applications, customer-facing platforms, and vendor solutions
Collaborate with business and technical teams to gather, refine, and prioritize requirements
Serve as primary point of contact for external vendors and service providers
Manage vendor performance, contractual deliverables, and service-level expectations
Lead and coordinate work across matrixed teams consisting of internal technology teams, business stakeholders, and third-party partners
Facilitate collaboration and resolve cross-team dependencies to maintain project momentum
Develop and execute comprehensive communication strategies tailored to technical teams, business stakeholders, and executive leadership
Lead recurring status meetings, governance reviews, and executive updates
Provide transparent reporting on project progress, risks, budget, and performance metrics
Establish communication expectations and maintain stakeholder alignment throughout project execution
Support backlog management, user story development, and sprint planning activities as needed
Assist with prioritization of product features and enhancements based on business value and customer impact
Ensure alignment between business requirements and technical delivery
Qualification
Required
5–7+ years of experience managing complex enterprise IT projects
Proven experience leading Content Management System implementation or migration initiatives
Experience working with modern CMS platforms such as Adobe Experience Manager, Sitecore, or similar technologies
Strong vendor management and third-party delivery coordination experience
Demonstrated success working within matrixed organizational environments
Exceptional communication and stakeholder management skills across technical and executive audiences
Strong project planning, risk management, and problem-solving skills
Preferred
Experience functioning in hybrid Project Manager / Product Owner roles
Familiarity with Agile, Scrum, Waterfall, or hybrid project delivery methodologies
Experience delivering customer-facing digital platforms or customer care technology solutions
Professional certifications such as PMP, CSM, CSPO, or equivalent are preferred but not required
Experience in large enterprise environments is preferred; industry background is flexible
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
Tim Peterson
CIO/CTO
Recent News
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