Fleet Warranty Program Manager

Xcel Energy Inc; Minneapolis (MN); Hybrid; USD 74,000 - 105,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Annual Incentive Program

Medical/Pharmacy Plan

Dental

Vision

Life Insurance

401(k) plan

Paid time off

Job summary

Xcel Energy seeks a Warranty/Recall Specialist to oversee fleet warranty and recall processes, liaise with manufacturers, and ensure timely claims. The role drives KPI reporting and collaborates with Fleet Operations, Asset Management, and Sourcing to maximize claims recovery.

The position requires 5–7 years in fleet program management, dealership warranty experience, and strong communication skills. Hybrid work is supported, with travel up to 20% and a base pay range of $73,700 to $104,633 per

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree or equivalent combination of education and experience in Business, Automotive Technology, or related field.
• Five to seven years of experience in fleet program management with a focus in recall/warranty management, procurement, asset management, or similar experience.
• Previous experience at a dealership with warranty experience or within the utilities sector preferred.
• Experience working with light, medium, and heavy-duty vehicles with complex utility upfitting preferred.
• Experience with Microsoft Office Suite and Fleet management tools preferred.
• Strong interpersonal and relationship skills required.
• Strong change management and process improvement skills.
• Leadership skills as well as excellent organizational, interpersonal, and communication skills necessary.
• Required to attend meetings in various locations, up to 20% travel; driver's license required.

Responsibilities

• Develop and oversee fleet warranties processes, documentation, and claims.
• Manage filing and tracking of warranty/recall claims for XE fleet assets.
• Serve as SME for warranty procedures; update teams on requirements.
• Develop KPIs and analyze warranty data for compliance and savings.
• Build strong relationships with vendors, Fleet Ops, Asset Management, and XE stakeholders.

Skills

Fleet program management

Vendor relationship management

Leadership

Process improvement

Communication

Education

Bachelor's degree or equivalent combination of education and experience in Business, Automotive Technology, or related field

Tools

Microsoft Office Suite

Fleet management tools

Job description

Xcel Energy(NASDAQ:XEL)is a leading energy providerand Fortune 500company,dedicated toserving millions ofelectricity andnaturalgascustomersacross eight states:Minnesota, Colorado, Wisconsin, Michigan, North Dakota, South Dakota,New Mexicoand Texas.We make energy work better forourcustomers, helping them thrive every day. That means always raising the bar-delivering better service and providing more reliable, resilient,and sustainable energy.

Xcel Energy supports a hybrid work model to enable collaboration and flexibility. Many roles are expected to work onsite three days per week (Tuesday-Thursday); however, work location expectations vary based on role, team, and business needs.

Position Summary

Manage all processes, procedures, and cost recovery related to the warranty and recall of fleet assets. Oversee all aspects of warranty submittal, tracking, and recovery. Serve as the liaison between the manufacturer/parts supplier and Fleet Operations to ensure warranty claims are handled and processed efficiently and effectively.

Essential Responsibilities

• Develop, implement, and oversee all processes, procedures, and documentation requirements for fleet warranties, equipment failures, recalls, and service bulletins for Xcel Energy's Fleet department. Act as the single point of contact for all warranties and equipment failure-related issues. Ensure utilization of the capital improvement processes when applicable. Direct and provide administrative support to Fleet when filing claims. Improve practices and procedures for vendor recovery process to maximize the financial benefit for XE. Analyze data to drive insights and maximize claim margins.

• Manage filing of all warranty/recall claims recovery for fleet assets on behalf of XE. Manage claims requests. Ensure required information is documented and submitted in accordance with claim requirements. Monitor claim timelines and ensure critical deadlines are met for submittals. Develop metrics and report out on these metrics to provide visibility on claims. Partner with accounting to track claim status and update impending payments.

• Serve as a subject matter expert for warranty and recall procedures/claims inquiries. Attend warranty-related training supplied by vendors. Update Fleet Operations and Asset Management teams on the latest warranty and recall documentation/requirements.

• Develop vendor warranty/recall KPIs, provide warranty terms and conditions expertise, and analyze warranty/recall data to ensure compliance in collaboration with the Asset Management and Sourcing teams.

• Develop strong relationships with vendors, Fleet Operations, Asset Management, Fleet Leadership, and other XE stakeholders (e.g., Finance, Accounting, Sourcing and Purchasing, IT).

Minimum Requirements

• Bachelor's degree or equivalent combination of education and experience in Business, Automotive Technology, or related field.

• Five to seven years of experience in fleet program management with a focus in recall/warranty management, procurement, asset management, or similar experience.

• Previous experience at a dealership with warranty experience or within the utilities sector preferred.

• Experience working with light, medium, and heavy-duty vehicles with complex utility upfitting preferred.

• Experience with Microsoft Office Suite and Fleet management tools preferred.

• Strong interpersonal and relationship skills required.

• Strong change management and process improvement skills.

• Leadership skills as well as excellent organizational, interpersonal, and communication skills necessary.

• Required to attend meetings in various locations, up to 20% travel; driver's license required.

Our culture is grounded in shared values and employee commitments that guide how we work, support one another, and grow together.

Our Values

Connected, Committed, Trustworthy, Safe

Our Employee Commitments

• Work that makes a difference
• A team you can count of
• Opportunities to grow
• Rewards that help you thrive

Xcel Energy provides jobapplicantsreasonable accommodations for disabilitiesthroughout the application process. If youare in need ofanaccommodationto complete the application process, now or at any time in the future, please complete the Applicant Accommodation RequestForm.

Non-Bargaining

The anticipated starting base pay for this position is: $73,700.00 to $104,633.33 per year

• 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.

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Deadline to Apply: 10/01/26

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