Hiring: Project Manager I, II or III Company: Xcel Energy Location: Greater Minneapolis-St. Paul Area Job Posted Time: 2026-09-15 11:07:55 Employment Type: Contract Target Skills & Keywords : Accessibility, Change Management, Project Management, Risk Management About the job Experience: •3 -5 years' experience in project management and process improvement; some formal project management training preferred •5-7 years' experience in project management and process improvement; some formal project management training preferred •5 years work experience in operations, technology, finance, or comparable function; utility experience preferred •5 years' experience in project management and process improvement; some formal project management training preferred •8 years work experience in operations, technology, finance, or comparable function; utility experience preferred Required Skills: •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 project life cycle to identify variances and recommend corrective action. •Scope & Risk Management: Manage scope change process for large transformational project or best practices for business area in addition to own projects. Identify risks and issues throughout the project and create mitigation strategies/contingency plans. •Project Manager I - Minimum Requirements - Min $84,900 | Max $120,567 •Minimum 5 years work experience in operations, technology, finance, or comparable function; utility experience preferred •BS Engineering, Construction, Business, Information Technology or related field or an equivalent combination of education and experience •3 -5 years' experience in project management and process improvement; some formal project management training preferred •Demonstrated ability to lead and influence others •Strong presentation and facilitation skills; excellent written/verbal communications skills required Qualifications: •Project Manager III - Minimum Requirements - Min $ 112,200 | Max $ 159,400 •Minimum 10 years work experience in operations, technology, finance, or comparable function; utility experience preferred •BS Engineering, Construction, Business, Information Technology or related field or equivalent combination of education and experience •10 years' 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 •Understanding of core business processes/industry trends with ability to interpret/apply ongoing changes •Individuals with a disability who need an accommodation to apply please contact us at recruiting@xcelenergy.com. •The anticipated starting base pay for this position is: $84,900.00 to $159,400.00 per year •Benefit plans are subject to change and Xcel Energy has the right to end, suspend, or amend any of its plans, at any time, in whole or in part. •In any materials you submit, you may redact or remove age-identifying information including but not limited to dates of school attendance and graduation. You will not be penalized for redacting or removing this information. Compensation: •$84,900 - $159,400 / year Interested candidates, please apply directly through the job posting on company's career page or try via AI auto apply on this platform. Don't miss this opportunity to join a forward-thinking team!