Senior Manager, Identity & Access Management

About this role

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   The Sr. Manager, Identity & Access Management is responsible for leading an organization that defines strategy, target state architecture, standards, roadmaps, and prioritized delivery plans for Identity and Access Management .   This role translates business, security, operational, and compliance needs into actionable capability plans across areas such as identity governance and administration, privileged access management, authentication, directory services, workflows, automations, and system integrations.     The position leads design and build activities for IAM tools and services, including technology selection input, integration approaches, capital project execution, solution documentation, training, and operational readiness criteria. This leader partners closely with Run organizations to transition ownership effectively   once systems reach steady-state deployment.  

  Essential Responsibilities  

• Strategy, Roadmap, and Prioritization : Define IAM strategy, target state architecture, standards, and multi-year roadmaps; prioritize capabilities based on business value, security risk, compliance obligations, operational needs, and enterprise technology direction.  

• Capability Translation : Translate business, security, and compliance needs into prioritized IAM capabilities, including identity governance and administration, privileged access management, authentication, directory services, role-based access control, logging, monitoring, workflows, automations, and system integrations.  

• Solution and Tool Design : Lead IAM solution design, including tool design, technology patterns, integration approaches across applications and platforms, control alignment, scalability, supportability, and operational readiness expectations.  

• Solution Build and Project Delivery : Lead IAM solution build activities through capital project execution, including delivery of workflows, automations, system integrations, implementation plans, and measurable project outcomes.  

• Program Leadership, Policies, and Standards : Serve as program lead for IAM; define, maintain, and align policies, standards, and implementation requirements that support security, compliance, and enterprise objectives.  

• Solution Documentation and Training : Ensure solution documentation, architecture artifacts, implementation guides, training materials, and knowledge transfer deliverables are developed and maintained for designed and built capabilities.  

  Minimum Requirements  

• Bachelor's degree (Master's preferred) in Technology, Science, Business, or related field; or equivalent combination of education and experience .  

• 10+ years of experience in related field/sector, including 7 years experience managing a complex function, team, or program .  

• Demonstrated verbal/written communication and presentation skill s .  

• Ability to understand complex technical and/or business information .  

• Demonstrated ability to work across organization boundaries and influence others .  

• Ability to define and manage multiple internal projects and milestones .  

• Ability to both lead and partner in a cross functional team environment .  

• Strong investigative, analysis, conflict resolution, and negotiation skills .  

Preferred Requirements • Preferred candidate will have at least 5 years   of   experience   working in   Identity and Access Management   solution design and delivery .  

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.

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.

Individuals with a disability who need an accommodation to apply please contact us at recruiting@xcelenergy.com .

Non-Bargaining

The anticipated starting base pay for this position is: $129,000.00 to $183,200.00 per year

This position is eligible for the following 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 Benefit plans are subject to change and Xcel Energy has the right to end, suspend, or amend any of its plans, at any time, in whole or in part.

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Deadline to Apply: 09/01/26

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