Manager, IT

Xcel Energy•Minneapolis, MN

6d•$112,200 - $159,400•Onsite

About The Position

The IT Manager is responsible for leading a team in end-to-end lifecycle management of an assigned IT Portfolio capability. Accountable for planning, delivery and operation of services, products and processes, as well as people leadership and vendor management. They continuously innovate their product or service, and contribute to achieving IT and Enterprise Strategies and KPIs.

Requirements

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 sets
Excellent Relationship Management and collaboration skills, with a track record of working as one team cross-organizationally to drive innovation and business results
Five years of prior people leadership experience
Ten years of experience with end-to-end service lifecycle, business process, project or product management
Experience with strategic planning, portfolio prioritization, delivery execution, and operations
Experience working within a regulated industry
Ability to deliver value in compliance with policies and regulations
Demonstrated ability to apply a customer focus, problem solve, and drive continuous improvement to solutions, systems and processes.
Demonstrated ability to drive, adopt, and lead others through change in a diverse and dynamic environment
Exposure to Sourcing and Contract Management practices
ability to attain and hold in-depth acumen in business process, technical knowledge, and architectural topology

Nice To Haves

Capital Delivery leadership experience
3+ years of Xcel Delivery Experience
10 + years of project and Program Delivery Experience
Data and Analytics Domain Experience

Responsibilities

Lead and manage the performance and development of staff.
Lead priorities and manage work performance of staff, vendors and contractors.
Provide leadership as needed across multiple sites, and in alignment with Union or other contracts.
Understand the customers' needs, and partner to deliver innovative solutions.
Partner with Supply Chain, Finance, Enterprise Security, Audit/Compliance and other internal groups to drive results.
Ensure products and services operate in a lean, stable, and adaptable manner.
Ensure product delivery and operation are cost effective and within budget.
Drive ongoing improvements in IT operational performance.
Proactively prevent, and support prompt restoration of service disruptions.