NEW JOB OPENING
PROJECT MANAGER - DECARBONIZATION & GREENHOUSE GAS PROGRAMS
IN Minneapolis, MN, USA!

 

Date Posted: 07/22/2026
Hiring Organization: Rose International
Position Number: 504559
Industry: Utility
Job Title: Project Manager - Decarbonization & Greenhouse Gas Programs
Job Location: Minneapolis, MN, USA, 55401
Work Model: Hybrid
Work Model Details: 3 Days in the office required
Shift: 8:00 AM to 5:00 PM
Employment Type: Temp to Hire
FT/PT: Full-Time
Estimated Duration (In months): 5
Min Hourly Rate($): 60.00
Max Hourly Rate($): 74.00
Must Have Skills/Attributes: Greenhouse, Project Management, Regulatory Compliance
Experience Desired: GREET model and lifecycle carbon intensity calculations (5-10 yrs); Greenhouse gas emission reduction calculation experience (5-10 yrs); Project management experience (5-10 yrs)
Preferred Certifications/Licenses: Greenhouse gas accounting, GREET, or Greenhouse Gas emission reduction calculations

**C2C is not available**

 

Job Description
Required Skills:

• Ideal Candidate background: Approximately 5–10 years of relevant experience. Seeking a project manager-level candidate rather than an entry-level resource.

• Experience performing greenhouse gas calculations.

• Experience with the GREET model and lifecycle carbon intensity calculations.

• Greenhouse gas emission reduction calculation experience.

• Project management experience.

• Experience working cross-functionally and coordinating projects across teams.

• Strong communication skills, ability to work cross-functionally, collaboration, coordination, project tracking, stakeholder management, and organizational skills



Preferred Skills:

• Experience in carbon offsets and additional greenhouse gas emission reduction programs and calculations.



Preferred Certification:

• Certifications related to greenhouse gas accounting, GREET, or greenhouse gas emission reduction calculations would be a strong plus.



Role Overview:

• Decarbonization and gas decarbonization is a new business area for the company

• The resource will help establish and clarify internal roles and responsibilities, work with other teams on governance activities, track approximately 15 approved NGIA pilots, gather status updates from SMEs, identify risks and roadblocks, maintain progress reporting, and support annual regulatory update reports

• The resource will also support development of the next NGIA plan, evaluate future pilots, and perform lifecycle greenhouse gas calculations using the GREET model, including building GREET pathways for different project types.

• Unique opportunity to help build a new and growing decarbonization business area at Xcel Energy, influence NGIA planning efforts, support innovative greenhouse gas reduction initiatives, and potentially convert to a full-time Xcel Energy position.

• Budget is available through the end of 2029. Manager is seeking a long-term candidate interested in staying for three or more years, with potential for full-time conversion.
  • **Only those lawfully authorized to work in the designated country associated with the position will be considered.**

  • **Please note that all Position start dates and duration are estimates and may be reduced or lengthened based upon a client’s business needs and requirements.**


 

Benefits:
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Rose International is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, sexual orientation, gender (expression or identity), national origin, arrest and conviction records, disability, veteran status or any other characteristic protected by law. Positions located in San Francisco and Los Angeles, California will be administered in accordance with their respective Fair Chance Ordinances.

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Rose International has an official agreement (ID #132522), effective June 30, 2008, with the U.S. Department of Homeland Security, U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services, Employment Verification Program (E-Verify). (Posting required by OCGA 13/10-91.).

 

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