Director, Vendor and Software Management

Xcel Energy

. Transition fragmented software and service spend into a simplified, accountable partner ecosystem.

Posted 10/16/2026full-timeUnited StatesLead💰 $148,400 - $210,733 per yearWebsite

Core Competencies

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Core Competencies

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Demonstrates expertise in Software Asset Management, Vendor Consolidation, and IT Portfolio Management while driving strategic technology planning and process improvements. Proven ability to build high-performing teams and manage stakeholder relationships effectively.

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Software Asset ManagementVendor ConsolidationIT Portfolio ManagementStrategic Technology PlanningRelationship Management

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Hard Skills

Portfolio ManagementProcurementSoftware PlanningBudget ManagementProcess ImprovementRisk ManagementContract OptimizationOperational ResiliencePerformance ManagementRegulatory Compliance

Soft Skills

Exceptional Communication SkillsInfluencing StakeholdersTeam DevelopmentMentoringRelationship Management

Industry Keywords

IT StrategyCybersecurity PoliciesBusiness ProcessesIntegrated Utility ExperienceRegulatory Business Experience

Tech Stack

Tools & technologies

Cyber Security

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Transition fragmented software and service spend into a simplified, accountable partner ecosystem.
Improve economics, delivery performance, and operational resilience.
Lead Software Asset Management and Rationalization.
Drive Vendor Consolidation and Optimization.
Establish vendor governance, performance, risk, and escalation management.
Optimize contracts and commercial arrangements.
Drive overall IT planning and align plans with enterprise IT strategy and standards.
Manage the IT portfolio with IT and business leaders.
Manage capital, O&M, and value-realization budgets.
Build partnerships with internal and external teams and influence multiple stakeholders.
Develop strategic technology plans and roadmaps.
Drive process improvements and IT service optimization.
Manage production problem identification, investigation, resolution, and preventative measures.
Manage portfolio investments, projects, activities, objectives, priorities, delivery, and financials.
Develop and coach high-performing teams through mentoring, training, and ongoing development.
Manage regulatory commitments and prioritize spending based on strategic objectives.

Requirements

What you’ll need

Bachelor's degree in business, IT or related field or equivalent experience; master's degree preferred.
Ten years of IT experience and/or integrated utility and regulatory business experience building and developing teams.
Experience managing leaders of teams.
Sound understanding of core business processes, industry trends, technology and IT environments.
Exceptional relationship management and communications skills.
Experience in Portfolio Management, procurement and software planning preferred.
Adherence to cybersecurity policies, standards, and best practices.

Benefits

Comp & perks

Annual Incentive Program
Long Term Incentive
Medical/Pharmacy Plan
Dental
Vision
Life Insurance
Dependent Care Flexible Spending Account
Health Care Flexible Spending Account
Health Savings Account (HSA)
Limited-Purpose FSA
Transportation Reimbursement Account
Short-term disability (STD)
Long-term disability (LTD)
Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
Fitness Center Reimbursement
Tuition reimbursement
Transit programs
Employee recognition program
Pension
401(k) plan
Paid time off (PTO)
Holidays
Volunteer Paid Time Off (VPTO)
Parental Leave