Senior Director – Strategy, Governance, Business Operations – Energy Supply

Xcel Energy

. Directs strategic business plan processes, drives operational excellence, across the operating companies to maximize achievement of customer satisfaction, workforce effectiveness and operational excellence performance.

Posted 5/13/2026full-timeDenver • Colorado, Minnesota • 🇺🇸 United StatesSenior💰 $170,700 - $230,000 per yearWebsite

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Directs strategic business plan processes, drives operational excellence, across the operating companies to maximize achievement of customer satisfaction, workforce effectiveness and operational excellence performance.
Provides strategic leadership that fosters a culture of management and personal accountability, employee and public safety and customer satisfaction.
Supports the development and implementation of short and long-term business plans that ensure achievement of jurisdictional and corporate business objectives.
Enhance performance of the organization by evaluating scorecard results and verifying that action plans are established and executed.
Drive for completion of all strategic objectives outlined in the area’s Operating Plan.
Lead and implement business strategies and operational plans for department to improve overall business performance and the strategic direction, management, and implementation of innovation improvements.
Strategically plan and implement solutions in partnership with other areas focus on improving employee productivity and enhancements to customer service.
Ensure business process improvements are prioritized and communicated to the appropriate stakeholders.
Monitor performance and effectiveness of specific business process changes.
Lead the communication of the operational excellence, organization’s performance results to improve understanding of strategic objectives of organization.
Develops and maintains effective relationships across the enterprise to ensure timely and effective information sharing, issue resolution, business learning and common best practices implementation.
Attracts, recruits and retains a highly motivated and engaged workforce.
Establishes and communicates clear performance expectations so that employees know how their work contributes to the achievement of jurisdictional and corporate objectives.
Fosters a culture of operational excellence, management, personal accountability and safety.
In partnership with senior leadership, supports the development and implementation of annual and long-term business plans and budgets that effectively utilize resources and position the organization to meet future business needs.

Requirements

What you’ll need

Bachelor's degree in Business, Finance, Engineering, Process Management or a combination of education and experience providing equivalent knowledge.
Minimum of 10 years of utility experience, which includes at least 5 years of management experience.
Gas, Distribution, Transmission and Plant experience preferred.
Strong written and verbal communication skills.
Demonstrated leadership skills and ability to implement projects that cross organizations, business units and professional disciplines, supporting culture change and building business acumen.
Demonstrated understanding of regulatory requirements and their business and operational implications.
Ability to reach results mandatory.
Travel may be required.

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

business planningoperational excellenceperformance monitoringprocess managementproject implementationregulatory compliancebudget managementemployee productivity improvementstrategic planninginnovation implementation

Soft Skills

leadershipcommunicationaccountabilityrelationship buildingproblem solvingteam motivationorganizational skillsculture change facilitationstakeholder engagementresults orientation

Certifications

Bachelor's degree