Xcel Energy Looking for Director, Product Strategy & Development Job at Minneapolis, MN  Full Time

Location(s): MN – Minneapolis; CO – Denver

Are you looking for an exciting job where you can put your skills and talents to work at a company you can feel proud to be a part of? Do you want a workplace that will challenge you and offer you opportunities to learn and grow? A position at Xcel Energy could be just what you’re looking for.

Position Summary

Manage the development and implementation of innovative digital energy products and services, including regulatory approval and filings, and ensure that resources meet the demands of customers and goals for growth through the development and delivery of existing and new products and services. Drive digital energy product strategy, portfolio and roadmaps to ensure strategic alignment, clear value proposition, channel optimization and market fit. Manage product marketing and delivery, development, and digital customer experience resources.

Essential Responsibilities

• Responsible for developing and applying strategic leadership in the development of new digitally-enabled products and services forcustomers. Responsible for leading the development of sound business cases that help meet product growth, profitability and customer service targets.
• Direct the development of Demand Side Management (DSM), energy programs and customer digitalproduct portfolios and gain acceptance through regulatory processes. Lead technical consulting teams and product development teams to be more effective productmanagers and leaders in order to efficiently move products through the development and delivery process.
• Direct the investigation and research of new technologies and other product concepts to evaluate whether they should be developed to meet strategic segment requirements. Provide customer digitalresources for Demand Side Managementprograms and other products as needed.
• Direct development of long-termcustomer digital experience and energy management program goals through the resource planning process by incorporating market potential analysis and knowledge of market barriers and costs. Work closely with various product and portfoliomanagers as well as other managers to integrate digital experiencewithin the development process and existing product support.
• Responsible for daily management activities including hiring, developing, coaching/counseling, administering discipline, establishing key performance measures, terminating, making pay decisions and budgeting.

Minimum Requirements

• College degree required. MBA preferred.
• Six years of product marketing or business development/planning experience.
• Five years of management experience.
• Experience building strategic marketing plans within regulated environments desired.
• Skills sought are communication of complex and advanced strategies, comprehensive budgeting and planning, product development, sound business judgment, excellent communication skills, problem resolution and proven results.

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Xcel Energy is committed to the safety of its employees and customers, and promotes a Safety Always culture. Because of this, we strongly encourage all employees to be fully vaccinated against COVID-19; however, vaccination is not mandatory. After being hired, you will asked to report your vaccination status and dates of vaccination. This information will be maintained confidentially and disclosed only on a need-to-know basis. If you are not fully vaccinated or choose not to disclose your vaccination status you will be required to follow any health-and-safety rules applicable to unvaccinated employees.

As a leading combination electricity and natural gas energy company, Xcel Energy offers a comprehensive portfolio of energy-related products and services to 3.4 million electricity and 1.9 million natural gas customers across eight Western and Midwestern states. At Xcel Energy, we strive to be the preferred and trusted provider of the energy our customers need. If you’re ready to be a part of something big, we invite you to join our team.

Posting Notes: MN – Minneapolis || MN – Minneapolis; CO – Denver || United States (US) || Customer & Utility Innovation || 52510:Cust Strategy & Solns Res SB || Full-Time || Non-Bargaining ||

The anticipated starting base pay for this position is: $119,000 to $169,666 per year

This position may also be eligible for the following benefits and/or pay components: Pay – 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, Personal holidays, Volunteer Paid Time Off (VPTO) (full-time employees only), Parental Leave

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Requisition Number: 53382

All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to age, race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, or status as a protected veteran.

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