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**Xcel Energy is looking to fill a Fleet Mechanic A, B, or C based in our Roswell, NM location, also supporting our Carlsbad, NM location.**
Summary
This position is responsible for the repair and maintenance of fleet vehicles operated by Xcel Energy Corp. This person will be working out of the Roswell, NM service center location. This includes preventive maintenance, minor and major repairs of cars, trucks, aerial devices, construction equipment and other types of equipment operated by the company. This position is a Monday-Friday shift. Candidate must reside within 20 miles from the Roswell, NM service center.
**Requirements for Fleet Mechanic A:**
+ High school diploma or GED
+ A minimum of 4 years of experience in the automotive and/or truck maintenance and repair field
+ Minimum requirements of 8 certifications from Automotive Service Excellence (ASE) or equivalent certifications for a Fleet Mechanic A (Ability to acquire the 8 certifications within 6 months of hire can be granted. After 6 months the situation will be assessed to determine an extension due to Covid.)
+ Included in these could be certifications from Fluid Power Society (FPS), State Welding certification, Manufacturing engine repair and diagnostics, Hydraulic repair and diagnostics, truck and chassis electronics repair and diagnostics.
+ Must have a current Class A Commercial Driver's License (CDL) and a DOT medical card (or the ability to obtain a Class A CDL within 120 days of employment)
+ Must be willing to respond to after hour emergency work, callouts and overtime as assigned.
+ Must have the fitness and ability to lift 50 lbs. Be able to work from elevated heights and off ladders.
+ Must be self-motivated and capable to work alone.
**Requirements for Fleet Mechanic B:**
+ Successful applicant must have a High School Diploma or GED and meet the following criteria:
+ A technical, vocational or trade school diploma, or degree in automotive truck and/or heavy equipment service repair and maintenance, or 3 years of continuous work history in this field. Other forms of experience/training/schooling may be considered equivalent such as military and veterans training programs, as determined by the Company.
+ A minimum of 2 years verifiable experience in the automotive/truck field is required.
+ Successful applicant must meet all requirements of FMCSR Parts 382 and 391 including the possession of a Commercial Driver's License (CDL Class A) or be able to obtain one within 3 months of hire at the employee's expense.
+ Applicant must hold 6 current Automotive Service Excellence (ASE) Automotive or Truck certifications or 6 equivalent certifications, as determined by the Company. (Ability to acquire the 6 certifications within 6 months of hire can be granted.)
+ Applicant must have the ability to read and understand the English language, perform basic mathematics and possess basic computer skills.
+ Successful applicant must furnish standard and metric tools in accordance with the fleet department's required tool list.
+ A high level of safety awareness with a demonstrated commitment to working safely at all times is required
**Requirements for Fleet Mechanic C:**
+ Successful applicant must have a High School Diploma or GED and meet the following criteria:
+ A minimum of 1-year verifiable experience in the automotive/truck field is required.
+ Successful applicant must meet all requirements of FMCSR Parts 382 and 391 including the possession of a Commercial Driver's License (CDL Class A) or be able to obtain one within 3 months of hire at the employee's expense.
+ Applicant must have the ability to read and understand the English language, perform basic mathematics and possess basic computer skills.
+ Successful applicant must furnish standard and metric tools in accordance with the fleet department's required tool list.
+ A high level of safety awareness with a demonstrated commitment to working safely at all times is required
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 .
Bargaining
The anticipated starting base pay for this position is: $24.56 to $43.33 per hour
This position is eligible for the following benefits: Medical/Pharmacy Plan, Dental, Vision, Life Insurance, Dependent Care Reimbursement Account, Health Care Reimbursement Account, Long-term disability (LTD), Employee Assistance Program (EAP), Tuition reimbursement, Employee recognition program, Pension, 401(k) plan, Vacation, Holidays, Sick Time, Volunteer Paid Time Off (VPTO)
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.
In any materials you submit, you may redact or remove age-identifying information including but not limited to dates of school attendance and graduation. You will not be penalized for redacting or removing this information.
Deadline to Apply: 07/15/26
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**ACCESSIBILITY STATEMENT**
Xcel Energy endeavors to make 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 This contact information is for accommodation requests only and cannot be used to inquire about the status of applications.

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**Position Summary**
Standard Operations Position. Supervise a high performing, safe operations team across multiple functions, facilities, or commodities while driving the efficient and cost-effective use of numerous resources through consistent and effective application of policies and procedures. Assure safe, reliable, and compliant operations, drive continuous improvement, and ensure customer satisfaction. Drive attainment of corporate and business unit strategies, goals and objectives, and process and performance metrics.
**Essential Responsibilities**
+ Provide visible safety leadership and actively contribute to the creation, implementation, and continuous improvement of a strong, sustainable safety culture in partnership with Safety Consultant. Drive real time safety accountability by engaging the team through safety meeting participation, job briefs, audits, training, accident investigation/event assessment, and job site observations.
+ Business Optimization & Strategy: Evaluate team performance based on operational efficiency, reliability and quality metrics and take corrective action where appropriate, focusing on process adherence and data integrity. Identify continuous improvement opportunities and drive adoption of process changes through effective collaboration and expectation setting.
+ Operational Effectiveness: Provide direct leadership over crew effectiveness, quality and productivity. Maintain a continuous presence in the work environment and assist in removing barriers with pre-requisites, materials, stakeholder, and other issues. Ensure correct crew composition and skills are in place to meet operational, reliability, customer and financial objectives. Assist in preparing resource forecasts and providing input to longer-term work plans.
+ Talent Management: Recruit talented employees, participate in workforce and development planning efforts, establish clear expectations, and effectively and manage performance. Provide training, coaching and oversight and drive employee engagement. Effectively represent the organization in bargaining unit discussions, grievances, corrective actions and development.
+ Relationship Management: Build and maintain effective internal and external relationships with areas that support Operations. Provide strong working knowledge of necessary systems and resources to assist employees, other work groups, and/or customers and stakeholders. Enable crews to provide solutions to issues and improve customer/stakeholder satisfaction.
+ Regulatory & Compliance: Oversee and coordinate the execution and documentation of work in accordance with Xcel Energy policies and procedures, labor agreements, and regulatory standards. Support and ensure required compliance and technical training is completed. Establish, monitor, and track processes to ensure regulatory compliance.
**Minimum Requirements**
+ Five or more years in design, construction, operations, engineering or maintenance of utility systems/power generation plants or related industries/fields or equivalent.
+ Demonstrated technical expertise in specific functional area including standards, procedures, and applicable government/environmental regulations.
+ Operational knowledge of work and asset management and analytical/reporting applications.
+ Effective change leader with demonstrated ability to effectively communicate company and business area strategies and objectives to a variety of stakeholders.
+ Proven results at achieving performance and operational metrics and driving process adherence.
**Preferred Characteristics**
+ Associates or technical degree preferred.
+ Three years of supervisory experience.
+ Completion of an approved apprentice program in an appropriately related craft.
+ Demonstrated understanding of utility finance.
+ Demonstrated experience working as or with bargaining unit employees.
+ Will be required to work rotating shifts and/or be on call.
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 .
Non-Bargaining
The anticipated starting base pay for this position is: $112,200.00 to $159,400.00 per year
This 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.
In any materials you submit, you may redact or remove age-identifying information including but not limited to dates of school attendance and graduation. You will not be penalized for redacting or removing this information.
Deadline to Apply: 07/06/26
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**ACCESSIBILITY STATEMENT**
Xcel Energy endeavors to make 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 This contact information is for accommodation requests only and cannot be used to inquire about the status of applications.

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We anticipate the need for one or more Advanced Step Apprentice (3rd Step or above)/Journeyman Lineman to join our Xcel Energy Team located at the Minot Service Center in Minot, North Dakota. Minot Service Center 300 - 16th St SW Minot, ND 58701. The base rate of pay for Journeyman Lineman is $62.27 per hour according to the "Exhibit A" wage scale. An Advanced Step Apprentice will be coming in at 70% of the Journeyman rate of pay at 3rd Step, 4th Step at 75%, 5th Step at 80%, 85% at 6th Step, 90% at 7th Step, or 95% at a 8th Step.
This position will be posted for 10 Working Days from July 6, 2026, to July 17, 2026.
**Summary**
Perform all duties of the Lineman Classification. Including work on overhead and underground electric distribution and transmission systems. Individual filling this position should have a high-level commitment to safety, provide quality customer service, be self-motivated and possess a positive attitude.
**Required**
1. High School Diploma or equivalent.
2. Must possess a degree/diploma from an accepted Line School or a state issued Journeyman certificate for an Advanced step position.
3. Must possess a state issued Journeyman certificate and pass a company skills assessment for a Journeyman position.
4. Must meet driver qualification requirements, including the possession of a valid Commercial Class A Driver's License.
5. Must be physically capable of performing all aspects of electric overhead and underground distribution, construction, operations, and maintenance work.
6. Must have good communication and teamwork skills.
7. Must presently be qualified to be a 3rd Step Apprentice Lineman or higher.
8. Must be self-motivated and possess a positive attitude.
9. Demonstrated commitment to work safely and productively.
**Special Requirements:**
1. Requires participation in after-hours emergency call-outs.
2. Must live within 20-miles of the service center.
3. This position is subject to D.O.T. random drug and alcohol testing program.
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 .
Bargaining
The anticipated starting base pay for this position is: $43.59 to $62.27 per hour
This position is eligible for the following benefits: 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), 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, Vacation, Holidays, Additional days off, Sick Time, Volunteer Paid Time Off (VPTO)
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.
In any materials you submit, you may redact or remove age-identifying information including but not limited to dates of school attendance and graduation. You will not be penalized for redacting or removing this information.
Deadline to Apply: 07/17/26
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**ACCESSIBILITY STATEMENT**
Xcel Energy endeavors to make 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 This contact information is for accommodation requests only and cannot be used to inquire about the status of applications.

Xcel Energy is seeking a Data & Integration Architect in Denver, Colorado, to lead the design and implementation of enterprise integration solutions for voice AI and contact center technologies. The role involves architecting secure integrations between systems and cloud vendors, collaborating with cross-functional teams, and ensuring compliance with enterprise standards. Ideal candidates have 7+ years of experience, proficiency in API integrations, and a Bachelor's degree in a related field. Pay range is $81-$108 hourly.
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A leading energy company located in Denver, Colorado, is seeking a VP of Innovation and Transformation Office. This executive will be responsible for driving enterprise-wide transformation initiatives, shaping the strategic direction of the organization, and managing change efforts across business units. Ideal candidates will have extensive leadership experience, a strong operational background in the utility sector, and expertise in Lean methodologies. This role requires collaboration at all levels to enhance competitiveness and customer value.
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Position Summary

The IT Portfolio Lead - OT Regulatory Compliance within Enterprise Security Services (ESS) is responsible for the governance, oversight, and execution of compliance programs supporting Operational Technology (OT) environments, with a focus on NERC CIP and TSA security directives. This role establishes and maintains a systematic approach to managing regulatory obligations, including internal controls, audit readiness, evidence management, and continuous compliance monitoring across Technology and Security Services supported systems and programs.

As part of ESS’s governance and oversight function, this position provides consultation to business units, application owners, and technology teams to ensure alignment with regulatory requirements and enterprise compliance objectives. The role assists in the completion of compliance assessments, control design and effectiveness reviews, and risk evaluations, delivering actionable insights to reduce regulatory risk and improve the maturity of the OT control environment.

The IT Portfolio Lead - OT Regulatory Compliance partners closely with ESS stakeholders and cross-functional teams—including Technology Services, Transmission, and Generation—to ensure consistent implementation of compliance requirements and clear ownership of responsibilities across NERC CIP standards and related regulatory domains. The role drives accountability through the development and reporting of meaningful compliance metrics, dashboards, and insights that support leadership visibility into control performance, audit readiness, and remediation progress.

This position is accountable for establishing, maintaining, and continuously improving ESS policies, procedures, tools (including governance, risk, and compliance platforms), and standardized processes that enable efficient execution of compliance activities. Leveraging industry best practices and regulatory guidance, the role ensures adherence to evolving NERC and TSA requirements and supports ESS and business areas in responding effectively to audits, inspections, and regulatory inquiries.

Essential Responsibilities

• Operations Management: Provide strategic oversight and planning for ESS OT regulatory compliance programs, ensuring alignment with NERC CIP, TSA, and enterprise objectives. Lead compliance program execution across internal controls, assessments, standards implementation, and audit readiness activities. Utilize data analytics, control performance results, and audit insights to identify compliance risks and recommend mitigation strategies. Ensure the quality, integrity, and accuracy of compliance data, evidence, and reporting used for regulatory and leadership visibility.
• Process Management: Operate and continuously improve ESS compliance processes that support internal controls, evidence management, and regulatory reporting across OT environments. Drive strong audit and compliance outcomes by standardizing processes, reducing manual effort, and enhancing effectiveness of tools (e.g., GRC platforms such as Archer). Ensure processes are aligned to regulatory requirements and designed for sustainability, traceability, and defensibility during audits. Lead initiatives to improve usability of compliance tools, reporting, and workflows while incorporating industry best practices and lessons learned from audits and regulatory guidance.
• Training / Communications: Develop and deliver targeted training, guidance, and communications to application owners, control owners, and business stakeholders to ensure clear understanding of compliance responsibilities, regulatory requirements, and ESS processes. Support awareness and adoption of policies, procedures, and tools related to NERC CIP and TSA. Contribute to the development and tracking of compliance metrics and key performance indicators (KPIs) to measure process effectiveness, audit readiness, and overall program maturity.
• Relationship Management: Serve as a primary point of contact within ESS for compliance‑related processes, fostering strong partnerships with Technology Services, Transmission, Generation, and other business areas. Act as a liaison between ESS and internal/external stakeholders, including auditors and regulators, to support audits, data requests, and compliance inquiries. Leverage stakeholder feedback and operational insights to continuously improve the effectiveness, efficiency, and user experience of compliance processes, tools, and governance practices.

Minimum Requirements

• Seven years of related functional experience
• Bachelor's degree in technology, Science, Business or related field, or 4 years of experience equivalent to the position.
• Excellent communication skills, effective with varying organizational levels and skill set, and able to translate between technical and non‑technical concepts.
• Excellent Relationship Management and collaboration skills, with a track record of working as one team cross‑organizationally to drive innovation and business results
• Experience in IT, Supply Chain or Finance. Demonstrated experience in project management activities, including management of project financials and schedule.
• At least 2 years of experience using project management tools, techniques and communication processes, or equivalent demonstrated knowledge and skills.
• Expertise in policy and regulation compliance
• Demonstrated ability to work in a diverse, regulated and rapidly changing business environment
• Previous management of core business processes with proven ability to lean processes and cut waste and continuously improve solutions
• Demonstrated proficiency in using applicable process tools.

Preferred Requirements

• At least 2 years of NERC CIP regulatory experience
• Experience with Archer GRC platform

Salary

The anticipated starting base pay for this position is: $97,600.00 to $138,600.00 per year

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

EEO Statement

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.

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Base pay range

$80.76/hr - $103.84/hr

Open to candidates in both Denver, CO or Minneapolis, MN

Overview

Job Summary:

This role is pivotal in driving category strategy for multiple complex and high-impact categories within the organization. The successful candidate will be responsible for developing and executing effective sourcing strategies that align with business objectives. This position involves planning and leading competitive sourcing events, negotiating with suppliers, managing risk mitigation efforts, and forming contracts with critical suppliers.

Responsibilities

• Lead the development and implementation of category strategies to optimize costs and improve operations.
• Apply best practice approaches to manage multiple critical categories effectively.
• Collaborate with logistics personnel to implement optimal inventory strategies.
• Conduct analyses of supply, demand, market trends, commodity pricing, supplier performance, and contract modeling to inform category strategies.
• Monitor industry information and supplier risk profiles to keep category strategies aligned with business requirements.
• Develop complex sourcing events while qualifying, evaluating, and selecting suppliers for targeted categories of spend.
• Manage Tier I supplier relationships focused on improving total cost of ownership, quality, delivery, and continuous improvement initiatives.
• Create performance-based scorecards to monitor and evaluate supplier performance; lead dispute resolution efforts with suppliers.
• Negotiate contracts that support category strategies while fulfilling business area requirements; manage contractor claims effectively.
• Administer all category contract agreements while ensuring compliance with contract terms by suppliers.
• Collaborate with business area management to define risk elements of contracts and assemble necessary documentation for insurance procurement.
• Create and manage project plans for implementing category strategies; integrate sourcing plans with business project plans.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Supply Chain Management, Engineering, Project Management, Business, Finance or a related field or equivalent experience required.
• Minimum of 5 years of experience in sourcing, purchasing or logistics; 2+ years of experience in contract formation preferred.
• Certified Professional in Supply Management (CPSM) certification preferred.

Skills

• 10+ years of experience demonstrating negotiation skills with a proven track record in IT contract formation and management.
• Excellent analytical skills for conducting market analysis and supplier evaluations.
• Proficient in project management methodologies to oversee implementation efforts effectively.
• Strong interpersonal skills to foster relationships with suppliers and internal stakeholders.
• Demonstrated customer service orientation with the ability to resolve conflicts amicably.

Seniority level

• Mid-Senior level

Employment type

• Contract

Job function

• Information Technology

Industries

• Utilities

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A leading utility company is seeking a Mid-Senior level candidate in Minneapolis, MN, to develop and execute sourcing strategies. This role involves managing supplier relationships, conducting market analysis, and negotiating contracts that align with business objectives. The ideal candidate has a Bachelor’s degree in a relevant field and significant experience in sourcing and contract management. This position offers a contract employment type with competitive pay.
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VP, Innovation and Transformation Office

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Position Summary

The Vice President, Innovation and Transformation Office will lead the enterprise-wide transformation of One Xcel Energy Way, a Lean operating system, the enterprise Change Management function, and Robotic Process Automation center‑of‑excellence, driving strategic innovation, operational excellence, and long‑term value creation. This role is responsible for shaping and executing the organization’s transformation roadmap, overseeing governance and financial management, and ensuring alignment with corporate strategy. The VP will partner across business units to foster collaboration, accelerate change, and deliver measurable outcomes that enhance competitiveness and customer value.

Essential Responsibilities

• Define and champion the One Xcel Energy Way enterprise transformation vision and strategy.
• Align innovation initiatives with corporate objectives and market dynamics, driving value realization and impact.
• Establish and govern enterprise transformation, including administration, financial management, and performance tracking.
• Drive adoption of Lean Continuous Improvement (CI) methodologies and process automation.
• Build organizational change capability, oversee enterprise change initiatives, and ensure change efforts integrate with enterprise culture and strategy.
• Partner across business areas to ensure alignment, integration of transformation priorities into business plans, and shared ownership of outcomes.
• Build strong cross‑functional relationships to accelerate execution and resolve complex challenges.
• Ensure transparency and accountability through robust reporting and analytics.
• Utilize operational and industry benchmarks to guide strategic decisions.

Minimum Requirements

• Bachelor's degree in engineering, business, information technology, related field, or equivalent combination of education and experience.
• MBA or advanced degree in organizational leadership preferred.
• 12 years of experience related to utility, energy, or manufacturing industries that provides strong operational knowledge.
• Strongly prefer previous experience implementing Lean principles, continuous improvement, or other change management initiatives.
• At least five years’ management/leadership experience.
• Demonstrated experience in strong interpersonal skills using active listening and ability to provide constructive feedback.
• Must build relationships and communicate effectively with all levels of the organization to include executive level leadership, through presentations, coaching, and facilitation of teams.
• Must take initiative and act as a change agent to achieve results.
• Act and think organization‑wide to support change.
• Able to handle complex issues and conflict with a calm demeanor and uses facts to support decision‑making.

Preferred Requirements

• Extensive leadership experience in regulated industries, preferably electric and natural gas utilities.
• Proven success in leading enterprise‑wide transformation and innovation programs.
• Deep expertise in Lean CI methodologies, process automation, and change management.
• Strong track record of cross‑functional leadership and stakeholder engagement.
• Familiarity with regulatory compliance and governance frameworks.

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

Deadline to Apply: 01/18/26

Accessibilty Statement
Xcel Energy endeavors to make 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 This contact information is for accommodation requests only and cannot be used to inquire about the status of applications.

All Xcel Energy employees and contractors share responsibility for protecting the company's information and systems by adhering to cybersecurity policies, standards, and best practices, recognizing that cybersecurity is everyone's responsibility.

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