Xcel Energy · 11 hours ago
Program Manager (contract)
Twin Cities Area
Contract
Onsite
Senior Level
$66.92/hr - $89.23/hr
7+ years expXcel Energy is overseeing governance execution and engagement across a multi-year portfolio of enterprise transformation initiatives. The Transformational Programs PMO Governance Lead will ensure integrated planning, stage gate readiness, and consistent application of governance standards while partnering with various stakeholders to deliver insights and enable timely decision-making.
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Responsibilities
Lead governance execution across a portfolio of transformational programs and capital technology initiatives
Coordinate governance forums including portfolio reviews, stage gate reviews, and executive leadership checkpoints
Ensure governance materials, decision artifacts, and required inputs are accurate, complete, and delivered on schedule
Maintain governance artifacts including integrated plans, RAID logs, stage gate criteria, and reporting documentation aligned with TPMO standards
Track governance actions, decisions, and commitments through resolution and closure
Partner with program PMO leads to identify and resolve cross-program dependencies, sequencing risks, and schedule conflicts
Support multiple delivery teams to ensure projects remain on schedule, within budget, and aligned to approved scope
Align deliverables across projects, workstreams, and business priorities
Define and implement governance controls that support program delivery expectations
Compile, validate, and synthesize weekly portfolio status reporting
Provide leadership with clear, actionable insights into portfolio performance, risks, and opportunities
Monitor program financial performance and support budget tracking against approved capital plans
Assist teams in identifying, escalating, and mitigating project risks and issues
Facilitate governance activities and communications with senior leadership and cross-functional stakeholders
Provide guidance and direction to governance analysts supporting daily governance operations
Promote adherence to governance standards and best practices across programs
Influence stakeholders and drive alignment across multiple business and technology teams
Qualification
Required
7–10+ years of experience in PMO, program management, or governance roles supporting large, complex initiatives
Minimum 10 years of experience managing large-scale projects, including budgets of $10M or greater
Demonstrated experience leading enterprise software implementation programs
Experience managing multiple workstreams including requirements, design, development/configuration, testing, deployment, and stabilization
Strong experience managing cross-program dependencies and large stakeholder groups
Experience with vendor management including RFP development, SOW creation, and vendor performance oversight
Strong knowledge of project financials, budgeting, resource planning, and accrual-based accounting
Experience supporting projects impacting large user populations (200+ users)
Proficiency with project and portfolio management tools such as MS Project, Planview, Smartsheet, Microsoft Teams, and SharePoint
Experience supporting stage gate governance processes and portfolio oversight frameworks
Knowledge of Agile and Waterfall delivery methodologies
Preferred
Experience supporting enterprise transformation or large-scale business modernization initiatives
Utility industry experience strongly preferred
Experience with benefits realization tracking, metrics development, or performance management frameworks
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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