Sr Leadership Instructor

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

Benefits offered by this job

Annual Incentive Program

Medical/Pharmacy Plan

Dental

Vision

Life Insurance

Pension

Job summary

Xcel Energy is seeking a Senior Technical Leadership Development Instructor to design, deliver, and improve leadership and technical training programs across the organization. The role applies adult learning and SAT principles to analyze needs, develop content, facilitate learning in classroom, lab, and on-the-job settings, and evaluate program effectiveness.

You will partner with stakeholders to ensure training aligns with strategic priorities, meets regulatory requirements, and delivers

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Human Resources, Organizational Development, Leadership, Business, Engineering/Technical discipline, or related field (or equivalent combination of education and experience).
• 5+ years of related experience in training/learning roles (leadership development, technical training, talent management, human resources, instructional design, or facilitation).
• Demonstrated facilitation/instruction experience in classroom and/or practical settings (e.g., lab, simulation, or on-the-job).
• Working knowledge of adult learning principles; familiarity with SAT principles and training program evaluation practices.
• Strong communication, coaching, and relationship-building skills with the ability to establish credibility with leaders and technical stakeholders.

Responsibilities

• Design, deliver, and continuously improve leadership and technical training programs.
• Facilitate leadership development programs, workshops, and learning experiences for audiences across the organization.
• Provide coaching and actionable feedback to learners to improve performance in classroom and on-the-job settings.
• Manage end-to-end program execution, including scheduling, logistics, materials, and participant experience.
• Partner with business, operations, and talent stakeholders to align learning solutions to strategy and workforce requirements.

Skills

Facilitation

Coaching

Relationship building

Adult learning principles

Effective communication

Education

Bachelor's degree or equivalent experience

Job description

Are you looking for an exciting job where you can put your skills and talents to work at a company you can feel proud to be a part of? Do you want a workplace that will challenge you and offer you opportunities to learn and grow? A position at Xcel Energy could be just what you’re looking for.

Position Summary

The Sr Technical Leadership Development Instructor designs, delivers, and continuously improves leadership and technical training programs that build individual and team capability. This role applies adult learning and Systematic Approach to Training (SAT) principles to analyze needs, develop content and assessments, facilitate learning in classroom, laboratory, and on-the-job settings, and evaluate program effectiveness. The position partners with key stakeholders to ensure training is aligned to strategic priorities, delivered with high quality, and—where applicable—meets accreditation and regulatory requirements.

Essential Responsibilities

Program Design, Development & Improvement

• Conduct or support performance analysis and needs assessments to define learning objectives and measurable behaviors for leadership training.
• Design and develop training using adult learning and SAT principles, including facilitator guides and participant materials that measurably shifts leadership behaviors, decision quality, and team effectiveness.
• Develop and administer assessments (e.g., exams, performance evaluations) and incorporate feedback from trainees, leaders, and other stakeholders to drive continuous improvement.
• Respond to emergent training needs and performance issues by adapting content and delivery approaches.

Delivery, Facilitation & Coaching

• Facilitate leadership development programs, workshops, and learning experiences for audiences across the organization.
• Provide coaching and actionable feedback to learners to improve performance in classroom and on-the-job settings.
• Adapt facilitation and instructional methods to meet the needs of different audiences and learning contexts.
• Serve as a credible facilitator and thought partner, building trust through strong presence and subject‑matter acumen.

Program Execution & Administration

• Manage end-to-end program execution, including scheduling, logistics, coordination, materials, and participant experience.
• Coordinate, lead, and conduct training per applicable standards, codes, and requirements for the program(s) supported.
• Maintain program administrative requirements such as records, performance indicators, and reporting.
• Periodically support program assessment activities to evaluate program effectiveness.

Partnership, Accreditation & Compliance

• Partner with business, operations, and talent stakeholders to align learning solutions to strategy, performance needs, and workforce requirements.
• Support activities necessary to maintain alignment with industry training program requirements and contribute to self‑assessments and other program evaluations.
• Ensure learning content, delivery, and evaluation practices meet applicable regulatory and internal requirements.
• Contribute insights from program delivery and learner/leader interactions to inform future program design and enhancements.

Minimum Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in Human Resources, Organizational Development, Leadership, Business, Engineering/Technical discipline, or related field (or equivalent combination of education and experience). Alternative: Diploma/GED plus Associate’s degree or equivalent combined with relevant instructional and/or technical experience.
• 5+ years of related experience in training/learning roles(leadership development, technical training, talent management, human resources, instructional design, or facilitation), including experience delivering training to adult learners.
• Demonstrated facilitation/instruction experience in classroom and/or practical settings (e.g., lab, simulation, or on-the-job).
• Working knowledge of adult learning principles; familiarity with SAT principles and training program evaluation practices.
• Strong communication, coaching, and relationship‑building skills with the ability to establish credibility with leaders and technical stakeholders.
• Ability to manage program logistics/administration while also designing content and delivering instruction in a dynamic environment.
• Ability to obtain and maintain unescorted access to a nuclear power plant.
• NANT qualified instructor (or ability to obtain within 1 year of assignment) where required.

As a leading combination electricity and natural gas energy company, Xcel Energy offers a comprehensive portfolio of energy-related products and services to 3.4 million electricity and 1.9 million natural gas customers across eight Western and Midwestern states. At Xcel Energy, we strive to be the preferred and trusted provider of the energy our customers need. If you’re ready to be a part of something big, we invite you to join our team.

All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to age, race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, or status as a protected veteran.

Individuals with a disability who need an accommodation to apply please contact us at [e-mail].

Non-BargainingThe anticipated starting base pay for this position is: $97,600.00 to $138,600.00 per yearThis 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: 09/13/26

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