Xcel Energy
Project Manager II or III - Major Projects
Join Xcel Energy as a
Project Manager II or III - Major Projects
and lead new generation projects in West Texas and New Mexico such as Wind, Solar, Battery Storage, and Combustion Turbines.
The role can be based in Amarillo or Lubbock, Texas on a hybrid schedule (3 days per week in the office). This position can be hired at level II or III, depending on overall experience, qualifications, and interview results. Position Summary
Standard Operations Position.
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. Essential Responsibilities
Project Planning: Identify quality project options, develop business cases, and secure required approvals. Lead requirements gathering and planning while engaging all key stakeholders. Develop solution designs that define appropriate scope, align with corporate strategies, ensure coordination with key initiatives, and assure dependencies are identified and addressed. Define deliverables, success metrics and milestone schedules. Develop work plans, budgets, and cost/benefit analysis. Project Management: 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. Financial Management: 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 the project life cycle to identify variances and recommend corrective action. Resource Management: 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. Scope and Risk Management: Manage scope change process for large transformational projects or best practices for business area in addition to own projects. Identify risks and issues throughout the project and create mitigation strategies/contingency plans. Relationship Management: 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. Minimum Requirements - Project Manager II
Annual Salary Range:
$95,200 – $135,200 8+ years of work experience in operations, technology, finance, or comparable function; utility experience preferred BS Degree in Engineering, Construction, Business, Information Technology or related field or equivalent combination of education and experience 5‑7 years of 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 providing work direction to diverse/distributed work teams Understanding of core business processes/industry trends with ability to interpret and apply ongoing changes Knowledge of project planning and business need justification processes and methodologies Vendor/contract management experience preferred Minimum Requirements - Project Manager III
Annual Salary Range:
$109,500 – $155,500 10+ years of work experience in operations, technology, finance, or comparable function; utility experience preferred BS Degree in Engineering, Construction, Business, Information Technology or related field or equivalent combination of education and experience 10+ years of 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 providing work direction to diverse/distributed work teams Understanding of core business processes/industry trends with ability to interpret and apply ongoing changes Knowledge of project planning and business need justification processes and methodologies Vendor/contract management experience preferred Preferred Qualifications
Experience with wind, solar, battery storage, or combustion turbines Successful relevant project management experience, seen through to completion As a leading electricity and natural gas company, Xcel Energy offers a comprehensive portfolio of energy‑related products and services to 3.4 million electricity and 1.9 million natural gas customers across eight Western and Midwestern states.
If you’re ready to be a part of something big, we invite you to join our team. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to age, race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, or status as a protected veteran. Individuals with a disability who need an accommodation to apply please contact us at recruiting@xcelenergy.com. Deadline to Apply: 11/06/25 EEO is the Law | Pay Transparency Nondiscrimination | Equal Opportunity Policy (PDF) | Employee Rights (PDF) Xcel Energy endeavors to make
https://www.xcelenergy.com/
accessible to any and all users.
If you would like to contact us regarding the accessibility of our website or need assistance completing the application process, please contact Xcel Energy Talent Acquisition at recruiting@xcelenergy.com.
This contact information is for accommodation requests only and cannot be used to inquire about the status of applications.
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Join Xcel Energy as a
Project Manager II or III - Major Projects
and lead new generation projects in West Texas and New Mexico such as Wind, Solar, Battery Storage, and Combustion Turbines.
The role can be based in Amarillo or Lubbock, Texas on a hybrid schedule (3 days per week in the office). This position can be hired at level II or III, depending on overall experience, qualifications, and interview results. Position Summary
Standard Operations Position.
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. Essential Responsibilities
Project Planning: Identify quality project options, develop business cases, and secure required approvals. Lead requirements gathering and planning while engaging all key stakeholders. Develop solution designs that define appropriate scope, align with corporate strategies, ensure coordination with key initiatives, and assure dependencies are identified and addressed. Define deliverables, success metrics and milestone schedules. Develop work plans, budgets, and cost/benefit analysis. Project Management: 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. Financial Management: 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 the project life cycle to identify variances and recommend corrective action. Resource Management: 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. Scope and Risk Management: Manage scope change process for large transformational projects or best practices for business area in addition to own projects. Identify risks and issues throughout the project and create mitigation strategies/contingency plans. Relationship Management: 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. Minimum Requirements - Project Manager II
Annual Salary Range:
$95,200 – $135,200 8+ years of work experience in operations, technology, finance, or comparable function; utility experience preferred BS Degree in Engineering, Construction, Business, Information Technology or related field or equivalent combination of education and experience 5‑7 years of 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 providing work direction to diverse/distributed work teams Understanding of core business processes/industry trends with ability to interpret and apply ongoing changes Knowledge of project planning and business need justification processes and methodologies Vendor/contract management experience preferred Minimum Requirements - Project Manager III
Annual Salary Range:
$109,500 – $155,500 10+ years of work experience in operations, technology, finance, or comparable function; utility experience preferred BS Degree in Engineering, Construction, Business, Information Technology or related field or equivalent combination of education and experience 10+ years of 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 providing work direction to diverse/distributed work teams Understanding of core business processes/industry trends with ability to interpret and apply ongoing changes Knowledge of project planning and business need justification processes and methodologies Vendor/contract management experience preferred Preferred Qualifications
Experience with wind, solar, battery storage, or combustion turbines Successful relevant project management experience, seen through to completion As a leading electricity and natural gas company, Xcel Energy offers a comprehensive portfolio of energy‑related products and services to 3.4 million electricity and 1.9 million natural gas customers across eight Western and Midwestern states.
If you’re ready to be a part of something big, we invite you to join our team. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to age, race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, or status as a protected veteran. Individuals with a disability who need an accommodation to apply please contact us at recruiting@xcelenergy.com. Deadline to Apply: 11/06/25 EEO is the Law | Pay Transparency Nondiscrimination | Equal Opportunity Policy (PDF) | Employee Rights (PDF) Xcel Energy endeavors to make
https://www.xcelenergy.com/
accessible to any and all users.
If you would like to contact us regarding the accessibility of our website or need assistance completing the application process, please contact Xcel Energy Talent Acquisition at recruiting@xcelenergy.com.
This contact information is for accommodation requests only and cannot be used to inquire about the status of applications.
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