Senior Enterprise Networking Solutions Architect

Xcel Energy, Inc.; Minneapolis (MN); Hybrid; USD 129,000 - 183,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical/Pharmacy Plan

Dental

Vision

Life Insurance

Pension

401(k) plan

Paid time off (PTO)

Holidays

Parental Leave

Job summary

Xcel Energy, Inc. is seeking a Principal IT Solutions Consultant in a hybrid Minneapolis-based role.

You will act as the senior adviser for enterprise communications infrastructure, wireless technologies, and WAN solutions, guiding strategy, architectural roadmaps, and operation across critical utility systems. In collaboration with business leaders, engineers, and vendors, you will drive modernization, reduce risk, and deliver innovative solutions that support utility operations and digital

Qualifications

• Ten years of related functional experience.
• Bachelor's degree in Technology, Science, Business or related field, or 4 years of experience equivalent.
• Experience with Project or Product delivery practices, including SDLC, Agile and Waterfall.
• Lean, agile, six sigma competencies.
• Contract and vendor management experience.

Responsibilities

• Relationship Management: build partnerships with stakeholders and coach team members.
• Solution Delivery: lead end-to-end solution lifecycle from strategic planning to operation.
• Strategy & Planning: assess operational health, costs, risks and investments.
• Operations Management: align maintenance, CI practices and escalation support.
• Subject Matter Expertise: stay current with industry trends and best practices.

Skills

Relationship mgmt

Solution delivery

Strategy planning

Operations management

Subject matter expert

Communication skills

Problem solving

Vendor management

SDLC

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher

Job description

Xcel Energy, Inc. is seeking a Principal IT Solutions Consultant in a hybrid Minneapolis-based role.

You will act as the senior adviser for enterprise communications infrastructure, wireless technologies, and WAN solutions, guiding strategy, architectural roadmaps, and operation across critical utility systems. In collaboration with business leaders, engineers, and vendors, you will drive modernization, reduce risk, and deliver innovative solutions that support utility operations and digital