Sr Strategy and Performance Consultant or Prin Strategy and Performance Consultant
Company: Xcel Energy Inc
Location: Minneapolis
Posted on: October 30, 2024
Job Description:
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.The below job summary and
responsibilities reflect the duties of the Sr Strategy and
Performance Consultant and the Principal Strategy and Performance
Consultant. Levels will differ as more skills and/or experience
will be required. The successful candidate will be placed at a
level that is commensurate with the candidate's skills and
experience.Position SummaryThe Principal Consultant facilitates the
strategic planning and budgeting process as well as the delivery of
strategic and effective communications around all business area
activities. Provides strategic and business planning leadership and
consultation to ensure alignment and achievement of plans and
objectives. Partners with leaders within the business area to
develop and deliver impactful metrics and other analytics.
Leverages business area systems. Leads a variety of key initiatives
and special programs on behalf of the business area.Essential
Responsibilities
- Strategic: Consults with leaders on identifying goals to be
achieved by the business area. Responsible to ensure that business
unit strategies are integrated across the business area and are in
alignment and contribute to the achievement of Xcel Energy.
Facilitates the process to create an implementation plan and
distribute assets or resources needed for success.
- Strategic Planning: Works with leaders to facilitate the
planning, development, and implementation of the overall business
area strategy and operational plans. Designs and facilitates the
use of systematic tools and techniques e.g., SWOT analysis, to
identify priority issues and articulate and challenge strategic
assumptions. Works closely with leaders to monitor progress of
plans against business results.
- Communication: Ensures the effective delivery of strategic
communications around all business area activities.
- Project/Program Management: Provides overall project leadership
within a business area or company-wide. Directs activities
including project analysis, needs assessment, budget, and strategic
implementation.
- Analytics/Metrics: Leverages business area systems and data to
identify, develop and deliver impactful metrics and other analytics
and/or automated solutions. Facilitates the use of systematic tools
and techniques to establish priorities and targets.
- Budget Management: Works with leaders within the business area
to develop, implement, and monitor the budget. Partners with
Financial Operations to ensure alignment with company objectives.
Ensures that leaders have an understanding of the process for
developing the content for the budget.
- Direction of others: May provide direction and training of
others.Minimum Requirements - Sr Strategy and Performance
Consultant - $81,000 - 115,867Bachelor's degree in Business
Administration or related field or a combination of education and
experience providing equivalent knowledge. At least six years
related experience. Demonstrated experience in strategy and with
business and operational performance measures. Strong analytical
and problem-solving skills. Experience in communications with
demonstrated ability to deliver effective and strategic messages to
a variety of audiences. Strong technical background in Microsoft
Office suite. Experience leveraging technology. Exceptional
interpersonal and collaboration skills, capable of leading teams
and managing multiple deliverables and senior-level stakeholder
groups. Demonstrated ability to meet business and financial
objectives.Minimum Requirements - Principal Strategy and
Performance Consultant - $92,300 - $130,568Bachelor's degree in
Business Administration or related field or equivalent combination
of education and experience. Advanced degree preferred. At least
seven years related experience. Demonstrated experience in strategy
and with business and operational performance measures. Experience
in communications with demonstrated ability to deliver effective
and strategic messages to audiences ranging from front line
employees to senior executives. Experience leveraging technology.
Demonstrated leadership capabilities in project management.
Demonstrated ability to meet business and financial
objectives.Preferred Requirements
- Work management system knowledge preferred.
- Continuous improvement preferred.
- Generation Operations management preferred.
- Document Control System Knowledge preferred.
- Experience with Power BI, Business Objects or coding experience
preferred.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 .The
anticipated starting base pay for this position is: $81,000.00 to
$130,567.00 per yearThis 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) (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.Deadline to Apply: 11/20/24
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