Project Management Coordinator

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Position Summary

This position is responsible for the strategic guidance, planning and implementation of the Capital Management infrastructure. Lead and manage the development of Capital Management and Project Controls procedures and project management processes. Lead continuous improvement of PC business and project management processes and collaborates to ensure alignment of processes, systems and priorities within Xcel Energy. Additional accountabilities include establishing tools to support the uniform management associated with over 200 development and major and base capital projects annually. This position serves as project manager for the development, implementation and evaluation of training initiatives.

Essential Responsibilities

• a) Lead the organization in development and implementation of the approved project management methodology, processes, policies, procedures, standards and guidelines. Responsible for developing and implementing management level project reporting processes. Collaborates with project teams to coordinate and facilitate response to policy audit findings. Interfaces with application / technology developers to ensure processes are integrated accurately and efficiently. Provide leadership and strategic direction to cross-organizational and cross-functional teams on various policy and training initiatives. This position is the subject matter expert in regulations implementing processes and policies and supports the SOx owner in the management of SOx processes, procedures and reporting.

• b) Drive the strategy for business process standardization including identifying process improvements. Drives and manages continuous process improvement activities. Identifies and recommends industry best practices for the purpose of improving business performance. Ensures appropriate changes are analyzed, documented and implemented.

• c) Manage the development and implementation of the project training program throughout the business unit. Coordinate with directors, managers and project staff to ensure all new project end-to-end processes are developed and optimized for added value and aligned with Xcel Energy processes. Prepare annual training budgets and forecasts. Manage responsibilities / workloads and activities of and for direct reports.

• d) Manage the design, refinement, and deployment of training and identify evaluation strategies to ensure continuous improvement of courses and development processes. Oversee the development of training curriculum, implementation and evaluation of trainings held. Maintain and manage a group of qualified internal and external instructors (subject matter experts) to lead specific training subjects and to develop curriculum.

• e) Research trends in technology for training and recommend how to leverage these trends to achieve KPI's and project specific performance metrics. Integrate learning solutions with business processes to provide comprehensive solutions. Work with Learning Management System teams to implement computer-based training.

• f) Contribute to new approaches, strategies or techniques which are regarded as major advances in the department, the business unit and industry.

• g) Participates on capital project teams as needed.

Minimum Requirements

• BS/BA Degree in Technical, Business Administration, Education or related field or a combination of education and experience of 10+ years.

• Understanding of power generation, construction/plant operation or equivalent.

• Formal project management methodology design and management training required.

• Minimum 5 years experience in project management, process review, re-engineering and analytics.

• Knowledge of adult learning theory, practices, ability to evaluate effectiveness of training and tracking methodology.

• Demonstrated leadership / management capabilities and experience, ability to influence others, and proven performance / results.

• Strong presentation and facilitation skills, and excellent written and verbal communications skills required.

• Knowledge of MS office and I/T systems / technical development experience recommended.

Preferred Requirements

• Contract development and commercial experience.

As a leading combination electricity and natural gas energy company, Xcel Energy offers a comprehensive portfolio of energy