Amy Cordova

Senior Portfolio Product Manager (Head of Product) @Xcel Energy

Denver, CO, US

Leading a team of technical product managers/owners driving Xcel\'s digital transformation strategy, with responsibility for greenfield product strategy, delivery, and operational cost savings. Pioneering the transition from a project-based to a product-based operating model, resulting in substantial cost savings and more customer-centric solutions. Fostering a collaborative product-led organization, nurturing strong relationships between functional groups, and aligning stakeholders around shared objectives. Successfully delivered software applications that translated into millions of dollars in internal business unit savings.Implemented ProductBoard, a product management tool, to enhance road mapping, stakeholder engagement, and transparency.Guided the team in defining a clear vision, mission, and agile ways of working, resulting in improved team efficiency and collaboration.Developed and nurtured a team culture centered on psychological safety and people-first leadership principles.Mentored team members to encourage their career growth and skill development, including preparing training curriculum for human skills enhancement.Collaborated with newly formed operational tech teams to create a capabilities-based model for consolidating and managing a vast software portfolio, identifying gaps, overlaps, maintenance needs, and cost-saving opportunities.

University of Wisconsin-Madison

MS, ABD PhD, Biological Anthrpology

Indiana University Bloomington

BA, Anthropology