Development Manager (Wind Lead, Solar & Storage Lead, PSCO Portfolio, NSP Portfolio, or SPS Portfolio)

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Position Summary

We intend to bring on 5 Development Managers to this team each having a different focus area. The different areas include: Wind Lead, Solar & Storage Lead, PSCO Portfolio, NSP Portfolio, and SPS Portfolio. Below are the summaries of what each position entails.

Provide project management for the technical evaluation, due diligence, and development of conceptual and proposed generation projects within the Corporate and Project Development (CPD) organization. Ensure effective collaboration of multi-disciplinary teams in appraising, selecting and defining technical and performance parameters for proposed generation projects consistent with corporate strategy and engineering & construction best practices. Provide integrated support to Xcel Energy’s Corporate Development, Supply Chain, Transmission, Major Projects Group and Regulatory groups to develop and deploy commercial strategy, equipment and services contracting strategy, and risk response. Support the negotiation of key contracts, including purchase and sale agreements, equipment and services supply, operations and maintenance agreements, and development engineering studies. Manage the projects with a matrixed team through the conceptual and development phases and ensures proper handover to the project management team for the execution phase.

Development Manager – Wind Lead

The Development Manager for Wind will lead the development of utility-scale wind generation projects through the pre-construction phase, ensuring projects are fully prepared for successful execution. This role provides leadership to cross-functional teams, including project managers, engineers and subject matter experts, to deliver projects that meet technical standards, regulatory requirements, and industry best practices. The position focuses on rigorous technical evaluation, engineering coordination, and compliance oversight to advance wind technology deployment. The Development Manager ensures all development activities are completed and properly transitioned to the project management team for the execution phase. This leader will champion innovation in wind generation and optimize development processes to support efficient, high-quality project delivery.

Development Manager – Solar & Storage Lead

The Development Manager for Solar and Storage will lead the development of utility-scale solar photovoltaic and energy storage generation projects through the pre-construction phase, ensuring projects are fully prepared for successful execution. This role provides leadership to cross-functional teams, including project managers, engineers and subject matter experts, to deliver projects that meet technical standards, regulatory requirements, and industry best practices. The position focuses on rigorous technical evaluation, engineering coordination, and compliance oversight to advance solar and storage technology deployment. The Development Manager ensures all development activities are completed and properly transitioned to the project management team for the execution phase. This leader will champion innovation in solar and storage generation and optimize development processes to support efficient, high-quality project delivery.

Development Manager – PSCO Portfolio

The Development Manager for the PSCO Portfolio will lead the creation and advancement of project portfolios designed for competitive participation in PSCO’s resource solicitation processes. This role focuses on identifying, shaping, and optimizing a mix of generation projects, including renewables, storage, and thermal technologies, to align with resource planning objectives and regulatory requirements. The position emphasizes strategic portfolio development, rigorous technical evaluation, and coordination with project managers and regulatory teams to ensure projects meet industry best practices. This leader will drive innovation, streamline portfolio development processes, and support the company’s clean energy transition through disciplined preparation of competitive, high-quality project portfolios.

Development Manager – NSP Portfolio

The Development Manager for the NSP Portfolio will lead the creation and advancement of project portfolios designed for competitive participation in NSP’s resource solicitation processes. This role focuses on identifying, shaping, and optimizing a mix of generation projects, including renewables, storage, and thermal technologies, to align with resource planning objectives and re