Xcel Energy · 1 day ago
VP, Innovation and Transformation Office
Denver Metropolitan Area
Full-time
Onsite
Director/Executive
$280K/yr - $350K/yr
12+ years expXcel Energy is a leading combination electricity and natural gas energy company, and they are seeking a Vice President for their Innovation and Transformation Office. This role will lead the enterprise-wide transformation initiatives, focusing on strategic innovation, operational excellence, and ensuring alignment with corporate strategy.
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Responsibilities
Define and champion the One Xcel Energy Way enterprise transformation vision and strategy
Align innovation initiatives with corporate objectives and market dynamics, driving value realization and impact
Establish and govern enterprise transformation, including administration, financial management, and performance tracking
Drive adoption of Lean Continuous Improvement (CI) methodologies and process automation
Build organizational change capability, oversee enterprise change initiatives, and ensure change efforts integrate with enterprise culture and strategy
Partner across business areas to ensure alignment, integration of transformation priorities into business plans, and shared ownership of outcomes
Build strong cross-functional relationships to accelerate execution and resolve complex challenges
Ensure transparency and accountability through robust reporting and analytics
Utilize operational and industry benchmarks to guide strategic decisions
Qualification
Required
Bachelor's degree in engineering, business, information technology, related field, or equivalent combination of education and experience
12 years of experience related to utility, energy, or manufacturing industries that provides strong operational knowledge
At least five years' management/leadership experience
Demonstrated experience in strong interpersonal skills using active listening and ability to provide constructive feedback
Must build relationships and communicate effectively with all levels of the organization to include executive level leadership, through presentations, coaching, and facilitation of teams
Must take initiative and act as a change agent to achieve results
Act and think organization-wide to support change
Able to handle complex issues and conflict with a calm demeanor and uses facts to support decision-making
Preferred
MBA or advanced degree in organizational leadership preferred
Strongly prefer previous experience implementing Lean principles, continuous improvement, or other change management initiatives
Extensive leadership experience in regulated industries, preferably electric and natural gas utilities
Proven success in leading enterprise-wide transformation and innovation programs
Deep expertise in Lean CI methodologies, process automation, and change management
Strong track record of cross-functional leadership and stakeholder engagement
Familiarity with regulatory compliance and governance frameworks
Benefits
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
Company
Xcel Energy
Xcel Energy is an electric and natural gas energy company that offers a portfolio of energy-related products and services to customers.
10001+ employees
H1B Sponsorship
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2022 (4)
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Funding
Current Stage
Public CompanyTotal Funding
$1.39BKey Investors
US Department of EnergyBreakthrough Energy Ventures
2024-11-04Post Ipo Equity· $1.2B
2023-10-18Grant· $100M
2023-09-22Grant· $70M
Leadership Team
Robert Frenzel
Chairman, President and CEO
Brian Van Abel
Executive Vice President and Chief Financial Officer
Recent News
2025-12-27
2025-12-24
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