Xcel Energy Inc
Planning And Process Consultant
Xcel Energy Inc, Minneapolis, Minnesota, United States, 55400
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 SummaryDirect strategic business plan processes, drive operational effectiveness, and provide performance governance for the business area to maximize achievement of operational and financial performance. Provide leadership and/or oversight on large, complex transformational projects and/or initiatives, facilitate resource planning, and partner with other functions to improve current processes and implement new processes. Lead key and critical projects on behalf of the area and serve as a liaison and represent the organization with key business partners. This is a leadership position without management responsibility.Essential ResponsibilitiesOperational and Financial Performance:
Enhance performance of the business area by evaluating scorecard results and verifying that action plans are established and executed. Drive for completion of transformational objectives and ensure that the performance governance business tools are maintained as a valuable resource. Communicate performance results to senior leadership to improve understanding of strategic objectives of business area.
Project Delivery:
Provide direction and oversight on transformational projects and initiatives for the business area and/or function. Lead the establishment and execution of plans, including oversight of resource planning, to ensure successful completion, ensuring that any resulting new processes or procedures are developed and implemented. Lead and consult on enterprise processes and continuous improvement initiatives.
Relationship Management:
Establish and maintain effective relationships with key partners and stakeholders. Effectively demonstrate collaborative leadership in a matrixed organization. Leverage partnerships to strategically position the business area and/or function with the development and implementation of process and change improvements to enhance business performance, and the design and implementation of new processes and procedures to comply with new business standards and practices.
Change Management:
Oversee the design and implementation of change management strategies and plans in support of complex transformational programs. Lead and/or oversee the assessment of change impacts for affected stakeholder groups, and initiate measurement programs to evaluate change receptiveness and adoption over time.
Planning:
Lead business planning efforts, to include the creation of operating plans, baselines, and performance management considerations for the business area or function. Evaluate the key performance indicators and individual goals for consistency, measurability, and alignment with strategic initiatives and plans. Lead the communication of plans to ensure that expectations are well understood and executed.
Direction of Others:
Does not have formal management responsibility, but influences others and gains consensus through indirect authority.
Budget Management:
Oversee the budget and forecasting process.
Minimum RequirementsBachelor's degree in business, engineering, or related discipline and/or a combination of education and relevant work experience providing equivalent knowledge. At least eight years of relevant operations experience, preferably in the utility industry. At least one year of demonstrated experience in strategy and planning development. Demonstrated experience in business and operational performance measures and scorecards. Experience in successfully managing projects and budgets. Demonstrated ability to influence without direct authority. Demonstrated leadership capabilities in projects and change management. Strong written and verbal communication skills required. Demonstrated ability to meet business and financial objectives.Preferred RequirementsGeneration facility management.Power plant (gas, coal, nuclear or renewables generation) experience.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-BargainingThe anticipated starting base pay for this position is: $105,600.00 to $150,000.00 per year.This position is eligible for the following benefits: Annual Incentive Program, Medical/Pharmacy Plan, Dental, Vision, Life Insurance, Dependent Care Reimbursement Account, Health Care Reimbursement Account, Health Savings Account (HSA), Limited-Purpose FSA, Transportation Reimbursement Account, Short-term disability (STD), Long-term disability (LTD), Employee Assistance Program (EAP), Fitness Center Reimbursement, 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.Deadline to Apply: 11/07/24EEO is the Law
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EEO is the Law Supplement
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Pay Transparency Nondiscrimination
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Equal Opportunity Policy (PDF)
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Employee Rights (PDF)ACCESSIBILITY STATEMENTXcel Energy endeavors to make
https://www.xcelenergy.com/
accessible to any and all users. If you would like to contact us regarding the accessibility of our website or need assistance completing the application process, please contact Xcel Energy Talent Acquisition at
recruiting@xcelenergy.com . This contact information is for accommodation requests only and cannot be used to inquire about the status of applications.
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Enhance performance of the business area by evaluating scorecard results and verifying that action plans are established and executed. Drive for completion of transformational objectives and ensure that the performance governance business tools are maintained as a valuable resource. Communicate performance results to senior leadership to improve understanding of strategic objectives of business area.
Project Delivery:
Provide direction and oversight on transformational projects and initiatives for the business area and/or function. Lead the establishment and execution of plans, including oversight of resource planning, to ensure successful completion, ensuring that any resulting new processes or procedures are developed and implemented. Lead and consult on enterprise processes and continuous improvement initiatives.
Relationship Management:
Establish and maintain effective relationships with key partners and stakeholders. Effectively demonstrate collaborative leadership in a matrixed organization. Leverage partnerships to strategically position the business area and/or function with the development and implementation of process and change improvements to enhance business performance, and the design and implementation of new processes and procedures to comply with new business standards and practices.
Change Management:
Oversee the design and implementation of change management strategies and plans in support of complex transformational programs. Lead and/or oversee the assessment of change impacts for affected stakeholder groups, and initiate measurement programs to evaluate change receptiveness and adoption over time.
Planning:
Lead business planning efforts, to include the creation of operating plans, baselines, and performance management considerations for the business area or function. Evaluate the key performance indicators and individual goals for consistency, measurability, and alignment with strategic initiatives and plans. Lead the communication of plans to ensure that expectations are well understood and executed.
Direction of Others:
Does not have formal management responsibility, but influences others and gains consensus through indirect authority.
Budget Management:
Oversee the budget and forecasting process.
Minimum RequirementsBachelor's degree in business, engineering, or related discipline and/or a combination of education and relevant work experience providing equivalent knowledge. At least eight years of relevant operations experience, preferably in the utility industry. At least one year of demonstrated experience in strategy and planning development. Demonstrated experience in business and operational performance measures and scorecards. Experience in successfully managing projects and budgets. Demonstrated ability to influence without direct authority. Demonstrated leadership capabilities in projects and change management. Strong written and verbal communication skills required. Demonstrated ability to meet business and financial objectives.Preferred RequirementsGeneration facility management.Power plant (gas, coal, nuclear or renewables generation) experience.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-BargainingThe anticipated starting base pay for this position is: $105,600.00 to $150,000.00 per year.This position is eligible for the following benefits: Annual Incentive Program, Medical/Pharmacy Plan, Dental, Vision, Life Insurance, Dependent Care Reimbursement Account, Health Care Reimbursement Account, Health Savings Account (HSA), Limited-Purpose FSA, Transportation Reimbursement Account, Short-term disability (STD), Long-term disability (LTD), Employee Assistance Program (EAP), Fitness Center Reimbursement, 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.Deadline to Apply: 11/07/24EEO is the Law
|
EEO is the Law Supplement
|
Pay Transparency Nondiscrimination
|
Equal Opportunity Policy (PDF)
|
Employee Rights (PDF)ACCESSIBILITY STATEMENTXcel Energy endeavors to make
https://www.xcelenergy.com/
accessible to any and all users. If you would like to contact us regarding the accessibility of our website or need assistance completing the application process, please contact Xcel Energy Talent Acquisition at
recruiting@xcelenergy.com . This contact information is for accommodation requests only and cannot be used to inquire about the status of applications.
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