Principal Learning Architect

Xcel Energy

Principal Learning Architect developing and evolving enterprise learning strategies at Xcel Energy. Consulting with business leaders to diagnose performance challenges and align learning investments with transformation priorities.

Posted 5/13/2026full-timeMinneapolis • Colorado, Minnesota • 🇺🇸 United StatesLead💰 $97,600 - $138,600 per yearWebsite

Tech Stack

Tools & technologies

PMP

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Partner with senior leaders to define and evolve enterprise learning strategies that support workforce capability, business transformation, and cultural priorities.
Lead enterprise-wide needs assessments and performance analyses to identify skill gaps and learning opportunities.
Define success metrics and evaluation strategies to assess learning effectiveness and business impact.
Establish and maintain enterprise learning standards, frameworks, and governance models to ensure consistency, quality, and compliance across all learning initiatives.
Lead cross-functional learning initiatives using structured project management methodologies.
Act as a strategic advisor to internal stakeholders, translating business needs into effective learning solutions and managing expectations throughout the project lifecycle.
Serve as the primary point of contact for external learning vendors and consulting partners.

Requirements

What you’ll need

10+ years of progressive experience in learning and development, instructional design, or organizational development.
Bachelor’s degree in Education, Organizational Psychology, Instructional Design, or related field (Master’s preferred).
Training or certification in learning & development, project management, or product ownership, such as CPTM, CPTD, PMP, Prince2, CSPO, or PSPO.
Proven experience leading enterprise learning strategies and programs across the full learning lifecycle.
Experience in HR, business operations, or program management is preferred to ensure holistic integration of learning strategies.
Strong facilitation, consulting, and stakeholder engagement skills.
Demonstrated ability to influence senior leaders and drive cross-functional collaboration.
Experience with learning evaluation models (e.g., Kirkpatrick, Phillips ROI) and data-informed decision-making.
Familiarity with learning technologies and platforms is a plus.

Benefits

Comp & perks

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

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Hard Skills & Tools

learning and developmentinstructional designorganizational developmentlearning evaluation modelsdata-informed decision-makingproject managemententerprise learning strategiesperformance analysisskill gap analysislearning effectiveness assessment

Soft Skills

facilitationconsultingstakeholder engagementinfluencecross-functional collaborationstrategic advisingexpectation managementcommunicationleadershiporganizational skills

Certifications

CPTMCPTDPMPPrince2CSPOPSPO