Director Operations Projects and Program (PSCo Transmission)

Are you looking for an exciting job where you can put your skills and talents to work at a company you can feel proud to be a part of? Do you want a workplace that will challenge you and offer you opportunities to learn and grow?  A  position at Xcel Energy could be just what you’re looking for.

Position Summary

Leadership of Colorado Project Management Organization and Capital Project Portfolio.

Responsible for providing strategic direction for all operational major projects and programs which includes managing projects, programs, and procedures for Transmission, Electric distribution, and/or Gas systems. This includes managing an effective team, create the 5-year plan, setting priorities, monitoring performance, providing oversite of process, and budget adherence.

Essential Responsibilities

• Provide leadership, strategic oversite, and direction for assigned functional operations areas.  Assurance to rigor of process and effectiveness in evaluation risk significance for proper decision making is a key accountability.

• Oversee major projects for all OpCos, establishing standardized processes, tools, and methodologies to ensure successful delivery. Oversee the alignment of project objectives with overall 5 year capital plan goals.

• Manage and monitor contractor and services provider performance related to project and program implementation.

• Lead workforce planning and resource allocation across workstreams. Ensure collaboration amongst OpCo teams, resolve escalated issues, and coordinate deliverables.

• Development of direct reports through effective oversight and coaching on talent management, human performance assessments, coaching and accountability and performance management.

• Demonstrate leadership around safety.  This requires observing and enforcing safety rules and practices, encouraging safe work behaviors, and promptly correcting conditions and unsafe behaviors, which may lead to accidents.

• Develops and implements business strategies and operational plans for projects, programs, and process.

• Ensure projects adhere to approved budgets and timelines, for the quarter and year, by tracking progress, addressing risks, and driving resolutions. Oversee financial planning and reporting to maintain transparency and mitigate variances. Oversee the development and management of O&M and capital budget for department.

• Drive effective change management strategies to support smooth transitions in processes or systems. Deliver clear, concise updates to stakeholders, facilitate decision-making, and ensure alignment across all OpCos and delivery channels.

• Develop and maintain effective relationships with Transmission, Distribution, Gas, and Wildfire operations and other internal and external stakeholders.

• Strategically plans and implements solutions, including, process and/or IT solutions that focus on improving employee and productivity. Emphasis will be placed on standardization and implementation of workforce solutions that supports operations.

Minimum Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in a technical discipline is preferred, or equivalent experience may be considered as acceptable.

• Minimum ten years of experience in gas and/or electric utility design, construction, and maintenance, which includes at least 5 years of management experience.  

• Demonstrated ability to meet business and financial objectives.

• Travel may be required.

Preferred Requirements

• Experience in project management, program management, and process improvement.

• PMP Certification

• Experience with Large Linear infrastructure projects

• Experience with 500 million+ program/portfolio execution.

As a leading combination electricity and natural gas energy 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. At Xcel Energy, we strive to be the preferred and trusted provider of the energy our customers need. 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.

Non-Bargaining

The anticipated starting base pay for this position is: $148,400.00 to $210,733.33 per year

This position is eligible for the following benefits: Annual Incentive Program, Long Term Incentive, Medical/Pharmacy Plan, Dental, Vision, Life Insurance, Dependent Care Reimbursement Account, Health Care Reimbursement Account, Health Savings Account (HSA) (if enrolled in eligible health plan), Limited-Purpose FSA (if enrolled in eligible health plan and HSA), Transportation Reimbursement Account, Short-term disability (STD), Long-term disability (LTD), Employee Assistance Program (EAP), Fitness Center Reimbursement (if enrolled in eligible health plan), Tuition reimbursement, Transit programs, Employee recognition program, Pension, 401(k) plan, Paid time off (PTO), Holidays, Volunteer Paid Time Off (VPTO), Parental Leave

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.

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Deadline to Apply: 03/16/26

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