Sr. Leadership Development Consultant

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 Leadership Development Consultant plays a key role in delivering high impact leadership development experiences across the organization. This role manages and facilitates a portfolio of leadership development programs, serving as a trusted and credible facilitator for leaders at multiple levels. The position balances program execution, facilitation, and content development, while flexing to support ad hoc leadership development needs that strengthen teams and leader effectiveness. Partnering closely with key stakeholders, the role ensures leadership programs are engaging, well executed, and aligned to strategic priorities.

Essential Responsibilities:

Program Delivery & Facilitation

• Facilitate leadership development programs, workshops, and learning experiences for leaders across the organization.
• Serve as a trusted facilitator and thought partner for leadership populations by applying strong leadership acumen and presence.
• Adapt facilitation approach to meet the needs of different audiences and learning contexts.

Program Execution & Administration

• Manage day to day execution of leadership development programs and offerings, including logistics, coordination, materials, and participant experience.
• Ensure programs are delivered consistently, on schedule, and with a high standard of quality.
• Partner with key stakeholders to support smooth execution and continuous improvement of offerings.

Content Development & Customization

• Develop, adapt, and refine leadership development content, including facilitator guides, participant materials, and learning assets.
• Customize content to address emerging business needs, leader feedback, and ad hoc leadership development requests.
• Apply adult learning principles and best practices to enhance engagement and learning transfer.

Partnership & Leader Support

• Partner with key stakeholders to align delivery with broader talent strategies.
• Respond to ad hoc leadership development needs by designing and delivering targeted sessions that support team effectiveness and leader capability.
• Contribute insights from program delivery and leader interactions to inform future program design and enhancements.

Minimum requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in Human Resources, Organizational Development, Leadership, Business, or a related field (or equivalent combination of education and experience).
• 5+ years of experience in leadership development, talent management, learning facilitation, or related roles.
• Demonstrated experience facilitating leadership development programs for leader audiences.
• Strong leadership acumen with the ability to build credibility and trust with others.
• Experience developing and adapting offerings using adult learning principles.
• Strong communication, facilitation, and relationship building skills.
• Ability to flex between program administration, facilitation, and content creation in a dynamic environment.
   

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: $84,900.00 to $120,567.00 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: 04/13/26

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