IT Solution Lead

Xcel Energy Inc; Amarillo, Northern (TX, KY); Hybrid; USD 98,000 - 139,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Annual Incentive Program

Health Savings Account

Pension

401(k) plan

Paid time off

Job summary

Xcel Energy in Amarillo is seeking a Solution Lead to drive end-to-end lifecycle of IT solutions, aligning with business strategy and architecture. You will partner with stakeholders, deliver value, and ensure stable operations across domains.

The role emphasizes cross-functional leadership, strong communication, and continuous improvement through lean and Agile practices, with hybrid onsite work expectations.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree or 4 years related experience.
• Seven years of related functional experience.
• Experience with project or product delivery practices, including SDLC, Agile, and Waterfall.
• Demonstrated ability to recommend innovative solutions to meet business needs.
• Ability to drive continuous improvement through lean and agile practices.
• Deep knowledge of end-to-end process and system capabilities and industry trends.
• Strong communication and cross-functional collaboration skills.

Responsibilities

• Relationship Management: partner with business areas and stakeholders to understand needs and opportunities.
• Solution Delivery: lead and support delivery lifecycle activities to ensure great user experience and performance.
• Operations Management: ensure stable operation and align maintenance activities with stakeholders.
• Subject Matter Expertise: stay updated on industry and technology trends to improve practices.

Skills

Relationship Management

Solution Delivery

Operations Management

Subject Matter Expertise

Education

Bachelor’s degree or 4 years related experience

Tools

SDLC

Agile

Waterfall

SAP

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

The Solution Lead is responsible for leading work within or across end-to-end solution lifecycle. They hold accountability for meeting business needs, supporting business strategy, and ensuring IT solutions have sound operation. They provide in-depth knowledge of the business needs, business processes, and corresponding solutions. They provide technical guidance in partnership with cross-organizational team members to ensure solutions align with architecture and IT strategy. They are a key contact to business, customer and stakeholder groups for their respective domain, helping ensure business needs and corresponding value and risk are well represented.

Essential Responsibilities

• Relationship Management: Partner with business areas, customers and other stakeholders to understand business needs and opportunities. Represent business partners/stakeholders in input to strategic planning and investment prioritization. Establish and maintain collaborative partnership with internal partners. Provide coaching and direction to less experienced team members.


• Solution Delivery: Participate in Demand Management preparation, lead and support delivery lifecycle activities, and ensure solutions are designed for great user experience and operational performance. Facilitate delivery meetings and ceremonies. Lead analysis and design. Provide needed plans, demo's, artifacts, and procedural documentation.


• Operations Management: Ensure solutions are designed for stable operation. Review solution performance, and continually assess health of systems and processes, driving action to avoid service disruption and minimize impacts. Drive alignment with stakeholders on maintenance activities and schedules.


• Subject Matter Expertise: Stay abreast of industry and technology trends to continuously improve solution delivery practices and customer satisfaction.

Minimum Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in Technology, Science, Business or related field, or 4 years of experience equivalent to the position.


• Seven years of related functional experience.


• Experience with project or product delivery practices, including SDLC, Agile, and Waterfall.


• Demonstrated ability to recommend innovative solutions to meet business needs.


• Ability to drive continuous improvement through lean and agile practices.


• Demonstrated in-depth knowledge of end-to-end process and system capabilities, as well as industry standards and emerging technologies and methods.


• Strong understanding of technical, functional, and operational details of respective solutions.


• Strong problem-solving and analytical skills.


• Demonstrated ability to build functional and technical subject matter expertise, as well as process and tools expertise, and drive consistency in processes.


• In-depth knowledge or the ability to quickly attain expertise on core IT components within the respective domain.


• Excellent communication skills, effective with varying organizational levels and skill sets, and able to translate between technical and non-technical concepts.


• Excellent relationship management and collaboration skills, with a track record of working cross-organizationally to drive innovation and business results.

Preferred Requirements

• Firm understanding of day to day warehouse operations.


• Lead solution delivery activities including analysis, design, planning, documentation, and implementation.


• Manage physical technology inventory across field, warehouse, and operational locations, ensuring equipment is accurately tracked from procurement through deployment and retirement.


• Utilize SAP to support procurement and inventory activities, including goods receipt processing, purchase order reconciliation, material tracking, and project cost validation.

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 Request Form.

Non-Bargaining

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

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Deadline to Apply: 09/25/26

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