Role: Product Owner
Location: Hybrid Denver
Job Details and Requirements Section
- Explain what the scope of the work/project is? Project Overview, deliverables (what is this person responsible for).
The Product Owner will focus on organizing, documenting, and productizing an internal granular forecasting process. This includes documenting work already completed during proof-of-concept efforts, defining a clearer product development path, translating stakeholder needs into product requirements, and working closely with data scientists to shape development priorities. Documentation is a core and ongoing deliverable for at least the next six months.
- What does a typical day look like?
Regular and proactive engagement with stakeholders
Leading conversations and aligning expectations
Translating stakeholder input into requirements
Collaborating with data scientists
Heads-down individual contributor work focused on documentation and structuring existing processes
- Will the contractor manage people?
No. This is an individual contributor role with leadership responsibilities related to coordination and communication, not people management.
- What is the size of the group this position will be supporting? Who are some of the key players this person will be working with?
The resource will work cross-functionally with:
Stakeholders across multiple internal groups
Data scientists
Other upstream and downstream teams providing or consuming data
Exact group size not specified.
- Will this resource support internal (business), or external customers?
Internal customers only.
- Describe work environment / team culture (supportive/collaborative, teamwork or individual contributor)?
Highly collaborative, with strong cross-team interaction. While there is individual documentation work, success depends on ongoing communication and collaboration across multiple teams with sometimes competing priorities.
Benefits/Perks of the Position Section
- What makes this position attractive to candidates? Why would a candidate want to work for Xcel Energy (i.e., current initiations within company, company size, culture, people, technology/innovation, etc.)?
Opportunity to shape and define a growing internal product
High visibility and stakeholder engagement
Strategic influence over prioritization and development direction
Meaningful documentation and structuring work within a developing product ecosystem
Candidate Detail Section
- What are the top 3-5 skills and qualifications (technology/application/software, etc.) required?
Clear, concise verbal and written communication
Strong documentation and product structuring capabilities
Ability to translate stakeholder needs into product requirements
Familiarity with JIRA in an integrated enterprise environment
Experience working closely with technical teams (data science)
- What non-technical skills are necessary (i.e., such as communication, problem solving, team player)?
Stakeholder management
Prioritization and expectation-setting
Ability to navigate competing priorities
Enthusiasm for documentation and process clarity
- Ideal candidate background and how many years required?
Approximately 5–7 years of experience, though flexibility exists
Strong preference for candidates with energy, utility, or power sector experience
Candidates without energy experience may be considered if they strongly meet all other requirements
- Are there any specific companies you like to see on a candidate's resume?
Not specified; energy and utility sector experience broadly preferred.
Are there any preferred or "nice to have" skills?
Background in energy, power, or utilities (strong “green flag”)
Experience balancing priorities across multiple stakeholder groups
Prior product owner / product management experience
- Are there any pre-screening questions, such as candidate’s previous experience, education, etc., that you would like suppliers to ask of candidates upon submission?
Experience with JIRA in enterprise environments
Experience documenting and structuring existing systems
Energy, power, or utility sector experience
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