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Program Manager (Engineering) (contract)

Xcel Energy

Xcel Energy

Operations
Amarillo, TX, USA
USD 32-43 / hour
Posted on Mar 29, 2026
Program Manager (Job ID: 1622)

Position Overview

The Program Manager supports multiple cross-functional projects varying in complexity, scope, and duration, with a focus on both technical and logistical execution. This role is responsible for tracking project deliverables, supporting project teams, and ensuring business-driven solutions are delivered effectively.

The ideal candidate will bring strong project coordination, financial tracking, and stakeholder communication skills, along with a working knowledge of project management processes and tools. This role plays a key part in ensuring accurate reporting, forecasting, and overall project success.

Key Responsibilities

Project Management

  • Prepare and maintain project reports, timelines, and documentation
  • Support the development of detailed work plans to ensure on-time project delivery
  • Track and manage project deliverables, milestones, and dependencies
  • Assist in driving projects through planning, execution, and reconciliation phases
  • Monitor project progress and proactively address risks or delays

Financial Management

  • Support budgeting, forecasting, and tracking of project financials
  • Reconcile cost and work order data to ensure accuracy
  • Assist in evaluating the financial impact of scope or schedule changes
  • Provide financial reporting to stakeholders and leadership
  • Conduct audits to ensure compliance and correct discrepancies

Operational Effectiveness

  • Help ensure projects are delivered on time, within budget, and aligned to scope
  • Manage day-to-day coordination of project schedules and costs
  • Support approval and tracking of change orders, overtime, and vendor-related expenses
  • Monitor vendor performance, productivity, and quality
  • Identify and resolve project deviations to maintain performance targets

Scope & Risk Management

  • Assist in identifying project risks and issues
  • Support development and implementation of mitigation strategies
  • Participate in change management processes, including documentation of change orders and exception requests

Relationship Management

  • Build and maintain strong relationships with internal teams and external partners
  • Collaborate across functions to improve project efficiency and resource utilization
  • Communicate project status, risks, and updates to stakeholders at all levels

Regulatory & Compliance

  • Monitor and/or inspect project work to ensure compliance with regulatory and organizational requirements
  • Ensure remediation plans are completed and properly documented
  • Maintain accurate compliance records and reporting processes

Required Qualifications

  • Experience supporting or managing multiple projects in a cross-functional environment
  • Strong understanding of project management principles, tools, and methodologies
  • Experience with financial tracking, forecasting, and reporting
  • Strong analytical and problem-solving skills
  • Excellent communication and stakeholder management abilities
  • Ability to manage competing priorities in a fast-paced environment

Preferred Qualifications

  • Experience in utilities, energy, or infrastructure projects
  • Familiarity with enterprise project management tools and reporting systems
  • Experience working with vendors and managing external partnerships
  • Knowledge of regulatory and compliance requirements in project environments

Key Skills

  • Project coordination and delivery
  • Financial analysis and forecasting
  • Risk and issue management
  • Vendor and stakeholder management
  • Process improvement and operational efficiency
  • Reporting and data analysis

Why Join Us

  • Work on impactful, large-scale projects across critical infrastructure
  • Collaborate with cross-functional teams and industry experts
  • Opportunity to grow within a dynamic program management environment

Pay Rate Range

32 - 43 USD hourly