IT Solution Lead (SAP Asset Management)

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 Solution Lead is responsible for leading work within or across end-to-end solution lifecycle of Operations team at Xcel Energy. They hold accountability for meeting business needs, supporting business strategy, and ensuring IT solutions have sound operation. They provide in-depth knowledge of the business needs, business processes, and corresponding solutions within SAP Plant Maintenance module. They provide technical guidance in partnership with cross-organizational team members to ensure solutions align with architecture and IT strategy. They are a key contact to business, customer and stakeholder groups for their respective domain, helping ensure business needs and corresponding value and risk are well represented. The preferred candidate will be able to commute 3 days a week to our downtown Minneapolis office. Essential Responsibilities Relationship Management: Partner with business areas, customers and other stakeholders to understand business needs and opportunities. Represent business partners/stakeholders in input to strategic planning and investment prio [... source excerpt omitted ...] eholders on maintenance activities and schedules. Subject Matter Expertise: Stay abreast of industry and technology trends to continuously improve solution delivery practices and customer satisfaction. Minimum Requirements Bachelor's degree in Technology, Science, Business or related field, or 4 years of experience equivalent to the position. Seven years of related functional experience. Experience with Project or Product delivery practices, including SDLC, Agile, and Waterfall. Demonstrated ability to recommend innovative solutions to meet business needs. Ability to drive continuous improvement through lean and agile practices. Demonstrated in depth knowledge of end-to-e [... source excerpt omitted ...] Excellent Relationship Management and collaboration skills, with a track record of working as one team cross-organizationally to drive innovation and business results. Preferred Requirements 7+ years of hands-on functional, configuration and design experience with SAP (S/4 HANA preferred with Fiori) systems in Enterprise Asset Management (EAM), Plant Maintenance (PM) modules. Utility experience preferred. Proven expertise in Preventive Maintenance plans, Functional locations & Equipment Master Data, Characteristics, Measurement points, Work Centers Capacity planning and scheduling, Equipment BOMs, Task lists, Notification, Maintenance & Service order management, Service Contracts