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# IT Solution Lead

- **Company:** Xcel Energy Inc.
- **Location:** Minneapolis, MN, United States
- **Experience:** Expert
- **Contract:** Permanent contract
- **Skills:** Agile Methodology, Systems Development Life Cycle
- **Published:** August 10, 2026
- **Apply:** https://us.experteer.com/career/view-jobs/it-solution-lead-minneapolis-mn-usa-58879686

## About the Role

stable current on industry trends and improving delivery practices Tasks * Bachelor's degree in Technology, Science, Business or related field or 4 years of experience * Seven years of related functional experience * Experience with SDLC, Agile, and Waterfall * Ability to recommend innovative solutions to meet business needs * Drive continuous improvement through lean and agile practices * Deep knowledge of end-to-end processes and system capabilities, plus emerging technologies * Strong problem-solving, analytical, and communication skills * Ability to build functional and technical subject matter expertise and drive process consistency * Excellent communication and relationship-management skills with cross-organizational collaboration Key requirements * Annual Incentive Program * Medical/Pharmacy Plan * Dental * Vision * Life Insurance * 401(k) plan

## Description

Experteer Overview In this role you will lead end-to-end solution delivery across initiatives, ensuring business needs are met and IT solutions operate reliably. You'll guide cross-functional teams, align solutions with architecture and strategy, and engage with business partners to balance value and risk. You'll stay current on industry trends to improve delivery and customer satisfaction, driving stable operations and ongoing improvements. This is an opportunity to shape how technology enables energy delivery at a large utility. Compensation / Benefits * Partner with business areas and stakeholders to understand needs and opportunities * Lead and support delivery lifecycle activities, ensuring great user experience and performance * Facilitate delivery meetings and ceremonies; lead analysis and design; provide artifacts and documentation * Ensure stable operation of solutions; review performance and minimize disruptions; align maintenance with stakeholders * Maintain SME status by staying current on industry trends and improving delivery practices Tasks * Bachelor's degree in Technology, Science, Business or related field or 4 years of experience * Seven years of related functional experience * Experience with SDLC, Agile, and Waterfall * Ability to recommend innovative solutions to meet business needs * Drive continuous improvement through lean and agile practices * Deep knowledge of end-to-end processes and system capabilities, plus emerging technologies * Strong problem-solving, analytical, and communication skills * Ability to build functional and technical subject matter expertise and drive process consistency * Excellent communication and relationship-management skills with cross-organizational collaboration Key requirements * Annual Incentive Program * Medical/Pharmacy Plan * Dental * Vision * Life Insurance * 401(k) plan


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