Xcel Energy · 1 day ago
Sr Director, Transformation Readiness
Denver Metropolitan Area
Full-time
Onsite
Director/Executive
$166K/yr - $271K/yr
15+ years expXcel Energy is a leading combination electricity and natural gas energy company, and they are seeking a dynamic Sr Director of Transformation Business Readiness for their Customer Information System program. This role is crucial in ensuring effective change management, talent and operating model development, and process integration to support the organization's strategic objectives.
Electrical DistributionEnergyNatural Resources
Responsibilities
Enterprise Governance: Establish and manage governance frameworks that align transformation program delivery with TPMO standards, including reporting, metrics and decision-making protocols
Change Management: Set direction and oversee the design and execution of change management strategies that drive adoption and minimize resistance to transformational initiatives and are in line with enterprise frameworks
Talent and Operating Model Development: Design and implement talent strategies and operating models that enable the organization's strategic goals and support the transformation for the life cycle of the program, from preliminary planning to post deployment stabilization
Operational Assurance: Provide governance and oversight of operational assurance, ensuring risk management, control and performance monitoring are embedded across business functions. Drive alignment of assurance activities to safeguard operational continuity during and after the program deployment
Communications: Develop and execute comprehensive communication plans to ensure all stakeholders are informed and engaged throughout the transformation process while ensuring alignment with enterprise communications team
Process Integration: Coordinate the integration of new processes and systems across business functions to ensure seamless operation and alignment with strategic objectives
Training: Develop and deliver training programs to equip employees with the skills and knowledge needed to succeed in the transformed organization
Business Integrator (BI) Management: Provide governance and leadership of the BI partnership to ensure deliverables and integrated, pragmatic and sustainable for the organization. Balance BI methodologies with internal capacity, ensuring change management, training and communication outputs enable adoption rather than overwhelm business teams. Hold BI accountable to TPMO standards, driving alignment with enterprise transformation objectives and meeting delivery expectations
Qualification
Required
Bachelor's degree in Business Administration, Communications or a related field; Master's degree preferred
15+ years of experience in business readiness, change management, or process integration in a business/functional context
Demonstrated success leading enterprise governance and strategic vendor partners in large-scale transformation
Strong analytical and problem-solving skills with a track record of delivering successful business readiness initiatives
Excellent communication and interpersonal skills, with the ability to influence and engage stakeholders at all levels
Demonstrated ability to lead and manage cross-functional teams
Knowledge of change management principles and practices
Ability to adapt to a fast-paced and dynamic environment
Preferred
Process and change management certifications are preferred (e.g., Prosci Change Management Practitioner, Certified Change Management Professional [CCMP], Lean Six Sigma Green/Black Belt, or equivalent process improvement or organizational change certification)
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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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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