IT Solution Lead

Xcel Energy Services Inc; Minneapolis (MN); Hybrid; USD 98,000 - 139,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

401(k) plan

Paid time off (PTO)

Transit programs

Career development

Job summary

Xcel Energy in Minneapolis, MN, seeks an IT Solution Lead to drive end-to-end solution delivery for Energy Services. You'll partner with cross-functional teams, guide design and deployment, and ensure reliable operation of SQL Server and Oracle environments.

The role emphasizes business alignment, architecture compliance, and strong stakeholder communication. Ideal candidates bring 7+ years of experience, a Bachelor’s degree, and hands-on expertise in SQL Server, Oracle, SSIS, and data

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Technology, Science, Business or related field or 4 years of equivalent experience.
• 7+ years of related functional experience.
• Experience with SDLC, Agile, and Waterfall.
• Ability to propose innovative IT solutions aligned with business needs.
• Strong lean and agile process improvement skills.
• Deep knowledge of end-to-end processes and system capabilities.

Responsibilities

• Lead end-to-end IT solution delivery across multiple domains.
• Partner with business areas, customers and stakeholders to capture needs.
• Provide technical guidance and mentorship to team members.
• Ensure solutions align with architecture and IT strategy.
• Coordinate demand management, design, delivery and operations.
• Monitor performance and drive continuous improvement to prevent disruption.

Skills

Relationship management

Communication

Project delivery (SDLC, Agile, Waterf—

Lean & Agile

End-to-end process knowledge

Problem solving

Education

Bachelor's degree in Technology, Science, Business or related field

Tools

SQL Server

Oracle DB

SSIS

Replication

ASM

PowerShell

AlwaysOn

Job description

About Xcel Energy

Xcel Energy (NASDAQ: XEL) is a leading energy provider and Fortune 500 company, dedicated to serving millions of electricity and natural gas customers across eight states: Minnesota, Colorado, Wisconsin, Michigan, North Dakota, South Dakota, New Mexico and Texas. We make energy work better for our customers, helping them thrive every day. That means always raising the bar - delivering better service and providing more reliable, resilient, and sustainable energy. Xcel Energy is a place where you’ll have opportunities to grow, expand your skills, and help lead the clean energy transition. We offer meaningful rewards, recognition, and support to help you build your career and make an impact - both on the job and beyond. Most importantly, it means you’ll be joining a company that knows employees are the driving force behind its success and is committed to helping you be your best. 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

Xcel Energy has an exciting opportunity for an IT Solution Lead to join our team in downtown Minneapolis, MN. This position primarily supports the database environments for Energy Services which includes Distribution, Transmission and Nuclear business areas. The IT Solution Lead partners with application support teams on projects of all sizes and durations. 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

• SQLServer Database Administration for which includes Database Backup and Recovery, Performance Tuning and Business Continuity.
• Oracle Database Administration for which includes Database Backup and Recovery, Performance Tuning and Business Continuity.
• 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, 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

• Experienced Database administrator (DBA) supporting Energy Management System (EMS SCADA), Advanced Distribution Management System (ADMS SCADA), Gas ACADA, OT (Operational and Technology) and Nuclear systems.
• Prior experience working at Xcel Energy.
• Strong technical knowledge of SQLServer database administration for SQLServer 2017,2019,2022,2025.
• Strong technical knowledge of Oracle database administration for 12c,19c,26ai.
• Experienced with SQLServer Integration Services i.e. SSIS package development and implementation, reporting services.
• Experienced with Database replication technologies i.e. mirroring, log shipping, replication.
• Experienced with Oracle Automatic Storage Management (ASM), RAC and Data Guard technology.
• Experienced with Oracle and SQLServer Major Version upgrade.
• Experienced with T-SQL, PL/SQL, Shell Scripting, PowerShell Scripting.
• Experienced with Windows/SQLServer Clustering and AlwaysOn Failover Cluster.
• Knowledge of managing PostgreSQL and MySQL Databases.

Company Culture

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 on
• Opportunities to grow
• Rewards that help you thrive

Xcel Energy provides job applicants reasonable accommodations for disabilities throughout the application process. If you are in need of an accommodation to complete the application process, now or at any time in the future, please complete the Applicant Accommodation Request Form.

Compensation & Benefits

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 Flexible Spending Account
• Health Care Flexible Spending 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.

EEO & Equal Opportunity

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Deadline to Apply: 11/05/26

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Accessibility Statement

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Corporate Narrative

You. Us. Together.

At Xcel Energy, we’re more than an energy company. We’re reinventing how we power communities. Redefining how we care for customers. Reaffirming our commitment to the planet. We’re committed to leading with equity and inclusion. You’re not waiting for change – you’re creating it. You’re driven to protect the environment, support your community, and seek innovation. You want a career that grows with you and an employer who values you. You are reliable, trustworthy and bring integrity to everything you do. We are leading the way in clean energy. We’re using technology and innovation in every facet of our company. We’re providing safe, stable jobs with robust benefits. We keep our customers at the center of all we do. We’re committed to hiring a workforce that reflects the communities we serve. Together, we can provide carbon‑free electricity by 2050. Together, we can take care of the environment and our communities. Together, we can create a place where everyone belongs. Together we’re building a better tomorrow.