AVP, Deputy Chief of Staff to CEO

Xcel Energy

Deputy Chief of Staff to the CEO overseeing strategic planning processes at Xcel Energy. Collaborating closely with executives, managing stakeholder engagement, and executing key programs.

Posted 4/16/2026full-timeMinneapolis • Colorado, Minnesota • 🇺🇸 United StatesLead💰 $189,500 - $240,166 per yearWebsite

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Drives the day-to-day alignment, orchestration and reporting for key strategic planning processes to the CEO and Executive Committee
Ensures various participants meet process and reporting requirements and deadlines
Works closely with Strategy, One Xcel Energy Way, Risk Management and other key areas to align and standardize planning, reporting and decision-making processes across the company
Establishes tracking and reporting mechanisms for strategic priorities and objectives and ensures priority and objective alignment across the organization
Refines, adjusts and helps track progress for corporate incentives, working with HR and Finance, as well as ensuring alignment to Board approval processes
Coordinates with Communications colleagues to properly communicate company goals and metrics to internal and external audiences
Supports the execution of Board meetings and key processes, including yearly meetings scheduling, agenda setting, meeting logistics, and related activities
Oversees and produces key Board communications and regular updates including monthly updates and CEO reports, presentations and messages
Coordinates directly with Corporate Secretary, General Counsel and Chairman/CEO to ensure all Board requirements are met
Helps establish the core meetings, meeting objectives and schedules for the CEO and Executive Committee
Facilitates meetings as required and ensures proper meeting documentation, action item tracking, and follow up
Ensures all meeting participants adhere to meeting objectives, principles and guidelines
Assists in the management and orchestration of all aspects of the meetings, including venues, meals, and audio-visual support
Supports the orchestration of the CEO’s internal and external engagement strategy, including integrated scheduling, correspondence review and response, and preparation and briefings for internal/external meetings
Provides overall management for the Executive Leadership Team, including detailing group’s primary objectives, meetings, agendas, projects, and communications
Coordinates with CEO, CHRO, and EC on ELT’s purpose, objectives, operating mechanisms, and success metrics
Coordinates heavily with peers in the Executive Communications function to assess external engagement requests and supports successful execution of engagements
Coordinates with CEO Executive Assistant to ensure schedule management and alignment
Acts as a strategic partner and advisor to ensure initiatives continue to progress, identify gaps and opportunities and help teams move forward with clear plans and strong execution
Oversees and manages special projects, ensuring they align with the company’s goals, objectives and vision
Serves as a liaison between the CEO and other executives, employees, and external stakeholders
Provides the CEO with critical information and analysis to support decision-making
Attends meeting on behalf of the CEO as requested

Requirements

What you’ll need

Bachelor’s degree in Business Administration, Public Administration, Management or related field
Minimum of 10 years of experience
Proven track record of expertise in project management, operations, planning and/or lead sigma
Extensive experience in a leadership role, preferably within the public utility sector or a related industry
Excellent communication, influence, collaboration and presentation skills
Ability to manage multiple tasks and projects simultaneously
Familiarity with the public utility sector and its regulatory environment

Benefits

Comp & perks

Annual Incentive Program
Long Term Incentive
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

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Hard Skills & Tools

project managementoperationsstrategic planningreporting mechanismsdecision-making processesmeeting logisticsagenda settingaction item trackingspecial projects managementlead sigma

Soft Skills

communicationinfluencecollaborationpresentationorganizationalstrategic partnershipproblem-solvingtime managementfacilitationadvisory