Xcel Energy · 10 hours ago
Director, Geospatial Asset Data - GIS Consolidation
Denver, CO, 80205
Full-time
Onsite
Director/Executive
$129K/yr - $183K/yr
10+ years expXcel Energy is a leading combination electricity and natural gas energy company, and they are seeking a Director of Geospatial Asset Data to support GIS consolidation and technology-related projects. This role involves driving integrated process, data, and technology improvements while managing critical enterprise databases and supporting systems related to asset data.
Electrical DistributionEnergyNatural Resources
Responsibilities
Asset Data Business Integration: Serves as the business unit owner, system and process integration lead, and change champion for data driven decision making and asset data analytics, reporting and technology improvement opportunities and enhancements
Technology & Data Strategy: Develops and maintains a holistic business unit strategy for processes, systems, databases, analysis, visualization, and automation of spatial and non-spatial asset data. Senior advocate for demand collection, planning, and prioritization in partnership with senior leaders, IT, and the Enterprise strategic support organizations
Data Owner: Represents Gas and Distribution business area requirements at an enterprise level as it pertains to the integrity, accessibility, maintenance, and improvement of spatial and non-spatial Asset data and its use. Accountable and serves as sponsor for the effective implementation of relevant projects that affect said business areas throughout the project lifecycle while controlling scope to ensure key objectives are met, and targeted benefits realized. Understands and drives integration with other initiatives and systems as needed to meet the overall strategic direction
Talent Management: Recruits, leads, develops, trains, and engages team of high performing Geographic Information System (GIS) professionals. Participates in strategic workforce and talent planning and vendor oversight. Demonstrates collaborative leadership in a matrixed organization
Performance Management: Accountable for overall process effectiveness, efficiency, and adherence across the business unit, and sponsors associated action plans to drive operational excellence and continuous improvement. Accountable for budgeting, resourcing, and benefits realization for all aligned improvement and enhancement programs
Role & Process Governance: Maintains the integrity of critical business unit processes, data, and systems, driving continuous integration and optimization in accordance with best practices. Governs role/process design documentation, performance measures, reports, and training materials; final approver for all BU-associated changes in alignment with enterprise standards and methodologies
Qualification
Required
Bachelor's Degree in Business, Accounting, Engineering, Finance, Information Systems or related field, or equivalent combination of education and experience
At least ten years' experience in the utility industry, with an emphasis in Geospatial Information Systems and/or Asset Data Management
Minimum of 5 years of experience in leadership
Ability to translate business problems and objectives into functional requirements
Proven ability to influence and collaborate within a matrix organization
Significant utility industry business/process knowledge to influence and drive enterprise process and data focused initiatives
Strong written and verbal communication skills with the ability to deliver strategic messages and build strong employee engagement while delivering on key performance measures
Demonstrated understanding of core business processes and industry trends
Benefits
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
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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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
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