IT Portfolio Lead – OT Regulatory Compliance

Xcel Energy

IT Portfolio Lead overseeing regulatory compliance programs for Xcel Energy's Operational Technology environments. Driving governance, oversight, and execution of compliance efforts aligned with NERC CIP and TSA directives.

Posted 5/22/2026full-timeMinneapolis • Colorado, Minnesota • 🇺🇸 United StatesSenior💰 $97,600 - $138,600 per yearWebsite

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Provide strategic oversight and planning for ESS OT regulatory compliance programs, ensuring alignment with NERC CIP, TSA, and enterprise objectives.
Lead compliance program execution across internal controls, assessments, standards implementation, and audit readiness activities.
Utilize data analytics, control performance results, and audit insights to identify compliance risks and recommend mitigation strategies.
Ensure the quality, integrity, and accuracy of compliance data, evidence, and reporting used for regulatory and leadership visibility.
Operate and continuously improve ESS compliance processes that support internal controls, evidence management, and regulatory reporting across OT environments.
Drive strong audit and compliance outcomes by standardizing processes, reducing manual effort, and enhancing effectiveness of tools (e.g., GRC platforms such as Archer).
Develop and deliver targeted training, guidance, and communications to application owners, control owners, and business stakeholders to ensure clear understanding of compliance responsibilities, regulatory requirements, and ESS processes.
Serve as a primary point of contact within ESS for compliance-related processes, fostering strong partnerships with Technology Services, Transmission, Generation, and other business areas.

Requirements

What you’ll need

Seven years of related functional experience
Bachelor's degree in technology, Science, Business or related field, or 4 years of experience equivalent to the position.
Excellent communication skills, effective with varying organizational levels and skill set, and able to translate between technical and non-technical concepts.
Excellent Relationship Management and collaboration skills, with a track record of working as one team cross-organizationally to drive innovation and business results.
Experience in IT, Supply Chain or Finance.
Demonstrated experience in project management activities, including management of project financials and schedule.
At least 2 years of experience using project management tools, techniques and communication processes, or equivalent demonstrated knowledge and skills.
Expertise in policy and regulation compliance.
Demonstrated ability to work in a diverse, regulated and rapidly changing business environment.
Previous management of core business processes with proven ability to lean processes and cut waste and continuously improve solutions.
Demonstrated proficiency in using applicable process tools.

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

data analyticscompliance program executioninternal controlsaudit readinessregulatory reportingprocess improvementproject managementpolicy compliancefinancial managementevidence management

Soft Skills

communication skillsrelationship managementcollaboration skillsinnovationbusiness results orientationability to translate technical conceptsadaptabilityleadershiptraining and guidance deliverystakeholder engagement