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IT Portfolio Lead – OT Regulatory Compliance

Job in Minneapolis, Hennepin County, Minnesota, 55400, USA
Listing for: Xcel Energy Services Inc
Full Time position
Listed on 2026-06-02
Job specializations:
  • IT/Tech
    IT Business Analyst, Data Security
Salary/Wage Range or Industry Benchmark: 97600 USD Yearly USD 97600.00 YEAR
Job Description & How to Apply Below

Position Summary

The IT Portfolio Lead - OT Regulatory Compliance within Enterprise Security Services (ESS) oversees the governance, oversight, and execution of compliance programs supporting Operational Technology (OT) environments, focusing on NERC CIP and TSA security directives. The role establishes a systematic approach to managing regulatory obligations, provides consultation to business units, partners with stakeholders across Technology Services, Transmission, and Generation, and drives accountability through compliance metrics and reporting.

Essential

Responsibilities Operations Management

Provide strategic oversight and planning for ESS OT regulatory compliance programs, ensuring alignment with NERC CIP, TSA, and enterprise objectives; lead compliance program execution across internal controls, assessments, standards implementation, and audit readiness activities; use data analytics, control performance results, and audit insights to identify compliance risks and recommend mitigation strategies; ensure the quality, integrity, and accuracy of compliance data, evidence, and reporting used for regulatory and leadership visibility.

Process

Management

Operate and continuously improve ESS compliance processes that support internal controls, evidence management, and regulatory reporting across OT environments; drive strong audit and compliance outcomes by standardizing processes, reducing manual effort, and enhancing effectiveness of tools such as Archer GRC platforms; ensure processes are aligned to regulatory requirements and designed for sustainability, traceability, and defensibility during audits; lead initiatives to improve usability of compliance tools, reporting, and workflows while incorporating industry best practices.

Training

/ Communications

Develop and deliver targeted training, guidance, and communications to application owners, control owners, and business stakeholders to ensure clear understanding of compliance responsibilities, regulatory requirements, and ESS processes; support awareness and adoption of policies, procedures, and tools related to NERC CIP and TSA; contribute to the development and tracking of compliance metrics and KPIs to measure process effectiveness, audit readiness, and overall program maturity.

Relationship

Management

Serve as the primary point of contact within ESS for compliance-related processes, fostering strong partnerships with Technology Services, Transmission, Generation, and other business areas; act as a liaison between ESS and internal/external stakeholders, including auditors and regulators, to support audits, data requests, and compliance inquiries; leverage stakeholder feedback and operational insights to continuously improve the effectiveness, efficiency, and user experience of compliance processes, tools, and governance practices.

Minimum Requirements
  • Seven years of related functional experience (or equivalent) – must have a bachelor’s degree in technology, science, business, or related field, or 4 years of equivalent experience.
  • Excellent communication skills, effective across varying organizational levels, and able to translate between technical and non‑technical concepts.
  • Excellent relationship management and collaboration skills, with a track record of working cross‑organizationally to drive innovation and business results.
  • Experience in IT, Supply Chain, or Finance.
  • Demonstrated experience in project management activities, including management of project financials and schedule.
  • At least 2 years of experience using project management tools, techniques, and communication processes.
  • Expertise in policy and regulation compliance.
  • Demonstrated ability to work in a diverse, regulated, and rapidly changing business environment.
  • Previous management of core business processes with proven ability to lean processes and cut waste and continually improve solutions.
  • Demonstrated proficiency in using applicable process tools.
Preferred Requirements
  • At least 2 years of NERC CIP regulatory experience.
  • Experience with Archer GRC platform.
Salary

Anticipated starting base pay: $97,600.00 to $ per year.

Benefits
  • Annual Incentive Program
  • Medical/Pharmacy Plan
  • Dental
  • Vision
  • Li…
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