Generation Development Project Manager (I, II or III)
Xcel EnergyMinneapolis, MN
Full Time
Posted October 15, 2026
$85k - $159k
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- Source
- Workday View original listing
- Freshness
- Open in the current public read path; this is not an employer guarantee.Last observed October 16, 2026
- Classification
- Modern power-system classification not yet published for this listing.Legacy source industry field: Utilities
- Pay provenance
- Employer-provided pay
Job Description
Position Summary The Generation Development Project Manager provides end-to-end project management, leadership and coordination for multiple, large complex new thermal power generation projects from origination to regulatory approval within Xcel Energy’s Generation Development group.
Requirements
- 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
- Understanding of core business processes/ industry trends with ability to understand/apply ongoing changes
- Knowledge of project planning and business need justification process and methodology
- Ability to adapt to change quickly and work within a diverse, cross-functional team environment Vendor/contract management experience preferred
- Minimum 8 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
- 5-7 years' experience in project management and process improvement; some formal project management training preferred. Utility or heavy industrial experience preferred.
- Demonstrated ability to lead and influence others, informal leadership experience and training skills preferred
- Strong presentation and facilitation skills; excellent written/verbal communications skills required
- Understanding of core business processes/ industry trends with ability to interpret/apply ongoing changes
- Knowledge of project planning and business need justification process and methodology
- Ability to adapt to change quickly and work within a diverse, cross-functional team environment
- Vendor/contract management experience preferred
- Minimum 10 years work experience in operations, technology, finance, or comparable function; utility or heavy industrial experience strongly 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
- Experience with providing work direction to diverse/distributed work teams
- Understanding of core business processes/industry trends with ability to interpret/apply ongoing changes
- Knowledge of project planning and business need justification process and methodology
- Vendor/contract management experience preferred
- Our culture is grounded in shared values and employee commitments that guide how we work, support one another, and grow together.
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