IT Solution Lead

Xcel Energy • Minneapolis, MN

6d • $97,600 - $138,600 • Hybrid

About The Position

Xcel Energy is hiring an IT Solution Lead to support database environments for Energy Services, including Distribution, Transmission, and Nuclear business areas. Based in downtown Minneapolis, Minnesota, the position partners with application support teams on projects of varying sizes and durations.

The IT Solution Lead leads work across the end-to-end solution lifecycle and is accountable for meeting business needs, supporting business strategy, and ensuring sound operation of IT solutions. The role applies in-depth knowledge of business needs, processes, and corresponding solutions, and provides technical guidance with cross-organizational partners to align solutions with architecture and IT strategy. The lead serves as a key contact for business, customer, and stakeholder groups, ensuring their needs, value, and risks are represented.

The role includes SQL Server and Oracle database administration, including backup and recovery, performance tuning, and business continuity. Xcel Energy supports a hybrid work model; many roles are expected onsite three days per week, Tuesday through Thursday, though expectations vary by role, team, and business needs.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in Technology, Science, Business, or a related field, or four years of experience equivalent to the position.
• Seven years of related functional experience.
• Experience with project or product delivery practices, including SDLC, Agile, and Waterfall.
• Ability to recommend innovative solutions to meet business needs.
• Ability to drive continuous improvement through lean and agile practices.
• In-depth knowledge of end-to-end processes and system capabilities, as well as industry standards, emerging technologies, and methods.
• Strong understanding of technical, functional, and operational details of the relevant solutions.
• Strong problem-solving and analytical skills.
• Ability to build functional and technical subject matter expertise, as well as process and tools expertise, and drive process consistency.
• In-depth knowledge of, or ability to quickly attain expertise in, core IT components within the relevant domain.
• Excellent communication skills across organizational levels and skill sets, including the ability to translate between technical and non-technical concepts.
• Excellent relationship management and collaboration skills, with a record of working across organizations to drive innovation and business results.

Nice To Haves

• Experience as a database administrator supporting Energy Management System (EMS SCADA), Advanced Distribution Management System (ADMS SCADA), Gas ACADA, operational technology, and Nuclear systems.
• Prior experience working at Xcel Energy.
• Strong technical knowledge of SQL Server database administration for SQL Server 2017, 2019, 2022, and 2025.
• Strong technical knowledge of Oracle database administration for 12c, 19c, and 26ai.
• Experience with SQL Server Integration Services (SSIS) package development and implementation and reporting services.
• Experience with database replication technologies, including mirroring, log shipping, and replication.
• Experience with Oracle Automatic Storage Management (ASM), RAC, and Data Guard technology.
• Experience with Oracle and SQL Server major version upgrades.
• Experience with T-SQL, PL/SQL, shell scripting, and PowerShell scripting.
• Experience with Windows/SQL Server clustering and AlwaysOn Failover Cluster.
• Knowledge of managing PostgreSQL and MySQL databases.

Responsibilities

• Administer SQL Server databases, including backup and recovery, performance tuning, and business continuity.
• Administer Oracle databases, including backup and recovery, performance tuning, and business continuity.
• Partner with business areas, customers, and stakeholders to understand needs and opportunities; represent their input in strategic planning and investment prioritization; and maintain collaborative internal partnerships.
• Provide coaching and direction to less experienced team members.
• Participate in demand management preparation and lead or support solution delivery lifecycle activities.
• Ensure solutions are designed to provide a strong user experience and operational performance.
• Facilitate delivery meetings and ceremonies; lead analysis and design; and provide plans, demonstrations, artifacts, and procedural documentation.
• Ensure solutions are designed for stable operation; review performance and system and process health; and drive actions to avoid service disruptions and minimize impacts.
• Align stakeholders on maintenance activities and schedules.
• Keep current with industry and technology trends to improve solution delivery practices and customer satisfaction.
• Adhere to cybersecurity policies, standards, and best practices to help protect company information and systems.

Benefits

• Annual Incentive Program
• Medical/Pharmacy Plan
• Dental
• Vision
• Life Insurance
• Dependent Care Flexible Spending Account
• Health Care Flexible Spending Account
• Health Savings Account (if enrolled in an eligible health plan)
• Limited-Purpose FSA (if enrolled in an eligible health plan and HSA)
• Transportation Reimbursement Account
• Short-term disability
• Long-term disability
• Employee Assistance Program
• Fitness Center Reimbursement (if enrolled in an eligible health plan)
• Tuition reimbursement
• Transit programs
• Employee recognition program
• Pension
• 401(k) plan
• Paid time off
• Holidays
• Volunteer Paid Time Off
• Parental Leave

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Senior