Senior IT Solutions Architect — Enterprise Networking & OT

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

Benefits offered by this job

Annual Incentive Program

Medical/Pharmacy Plan

Dental

Job summary

Xcel Energy, Inc. is seeking a Principal IT Solutions Consultant to lead enterprise communications infrastructure initiatives across multiple domains.

The role focuses on strategic guidance, architecture roadmaps, and coordinating with business leaders, engineering teams, and vendors to deliver resilient, modern IT solutions that align with enterprise goals. The position emphasizes collaboration, modernization efforts, and risk reduction, as well as ensuring cybersecurity standards and long-term

Qualifications

• Ten years of related functional experience.
• Excellent communication skills across organizational levels.
• Experience with SDLC, Agile and Waterfall.
• Demonstrated ability to propose innovative solutions for complex business needs.
• Ability to drive continuous improvement through Lean/Agile principles.

Responsibilities

• Partner with business areas and stakeholders to understand needs and opportunities.
• Lead end-to-end solution lifecycle from strategy to deployment and operation.
• Drive strategic planning, demand management, and investment prioritization.
• Coordinate with Architecture, Engineering, Cybersecurity and vendors for alignment.
• Stay current with industry trends to improve delivery and customer satisfaction.

Skills

Communication skills

Relationship management

Stakeholder management

Agile methodologies

SDLC knowledge

Education

Bachelor's degree or 4 years experience

Job description

Xcel Energy, Inc. is seeking a Principal IT Solutions Consultant to lead enterprise communications infrastructure initiatives across multiple domains.

The role focuses on strategic guidance, architecture roadmaps, and coordinating with business leaders, engineering teams, and vendors to deliver resilient, modern IT solutions that align with enterprise goals. The position emphasizes collaboration, modernization efforts, and risk reduction, as well as ensuring cybersecurity standards and long-term