Xcel Energy
Director IT II, Transformation Program Delivery
Xcel Energy, Denver, CO
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 SummaryResponsible for developing and delivering one or more end-to-end services for specified IT functions and/or business units (BU). Drives overall IT planning efforts; ensures alignment with enterprise IT strategy and standards. Manages IT portfolio in collaboration with other IT and business leaders. Responsible for IT financial budgets including capital, O&M, in-servicing and value realization. Directs strategic application, infrastructure, and/or network development, support, maintenance, operations for all delivery functions. Develops and coaches' teams. Specifically responsible for leading the Advance Outage Management program. This includes the delivery of the upgrade of Schneider Electric’s ADMS implementation of their OMS, and Fire Mitigation applications. In addition, this position will have accountability for all run state support activities for the ADMS application. Essential ResponsibilitiesRelationship Management: Build strong effective partnerships with internal and external teams; Strong executive presence; able to influence and navigate complex and competing interest of multiple stakeholdersStrategy and Planning: Develop and manage strategic technology plans and roadmaps; Collaborate with IT and business leaders to build and develop the long and mid-term strategic plans to enable business objectives; Drive process improvements and IT service optimizationOperational / Delivery Management: Manages identification, investigation and solving production problems, including preventative measures and appropriate communication to clients regarding resolution; has in-depth knowledge of business operations and drives ongoing improvements in IT performancePortfolio Management: Management of the investments, projects and activities within a IT portfolio; Manage objectives, priorities, delivery and financialsTalent Development: Develop a high performing team by building skills through coaching, mentoring and ongoing training and development; Creates and environment of continuous learning and growth development; Develops leadership talent across the organization and develops plans for enhancing organizational talentFinancial Management: Manages financial budgets: capital, expense and in servicing; Manages regulatory commitments as appropriate; Effectively prioritizes financial spend based on strategic company objectives; Ensure financial prudency on behalf of customers and shareholdersMinimum Requirements Bachelor's degree in business, IT or related field or equivalent experience; Master's degree preferred.Sound understanding of core business processes, industry trends, technology and IT environments.Ten years of IT experience and/or integrated utility and regulatory business. Experience building and developing teams.Experience managing leaders of teams.Exceptional relationship management and communications skills.Preferred Requirements Demonstrated experience with OT systems preferably Distribution and/or Transmission Utility technology solutions Utility employee experience managing end to end delivery of large technology programs Experience leading the technical implementation of a Schneider Electric Advanced Distribution Management System and Outage Management solution Understanding of Utility Distribution and/or Transmission business Direct experience managing ongoing operational support teams with 7x24 support Experience successfully leading large transformative technology programs Experience working with a Vendor System Integrators and managing large vendor partnerships Proven track record of strong executive communications skillsAs 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: $139,400.00 to $197,467.00 per yearThis position is eligible for the following benefits: Annual Incentive Program, Long Term Incentive, 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 LeaveBenefit 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: 12/06/24EEO 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.SummaryLocation: Denver, CO, 80202Type: Full time