Daily Job Market Scan — 2026-04-19

Scan Date: April 19, 2026
Research Phase: Active (pre-application tracking until Jan 2027)
Location Filter: Twin Cities metro (55082), remote-eligible
Compensation Floor: $100K hard minimum

Executive Summary

Xcel Energy continues to dominate the local market with 4 active PM roles. Two new AI Technology Risk positions emerged at U.S. Bank — signaling growing AI governance hiring. Federal contractors (Leidos, Booz Allen) maintain remote-eligible opportunities. Medtronic Principal PD role closed; SAIC role expired. Market showing steady activity with quality tier-appropriate roles.

NEW Roles (6)

| ID | Title | Employer | Location | Comp Tier | Salary | Remote/Hybrid | Source | |---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---| | 005 | Manager IT (Operations Delivery Program Manager) | Xcel Energy | Minneapolis, MN | Moderate | $109K–$160K est | Hybrid | jobs.xcelenergy.com | | 006 | ELO Program Manager — Operational Excellence | Xcel Energy | Minneapolis, MN | Moderate | $98K–$139K est | Onsite | jobs.xcelenergy.com | | 007 | Project Manager II or III | Xcel Energy | Minneapolis, MN | Moderate | $98K–$139K | Hybrid | jobs.xcelenergy.com | | 008 | AI Technology Risk Oversight Manager | U.S. Bank | Minneapolis, MN | Moderate | $130K–$150K est | Hybrid | careers.usbank.com | | 009 | Senior AI Technology Risk Oversight Manager | U.S. Bank | Minneapolis, MN | Moderate | $140K–$165K est | Hybrid | careers.usbank.com | | 010 | Subcontracts Program Manager | Leidos | Greenbelt, MD (Remote) | Moderate | $117K–$140K est | Remote | careers.leidos.com | | 011 | Zero Trust Deputy Program Manager | Booz Allen | Fort Meade, MD | Moderate | $150K–$180K est | Remote | careers.boozallen.com |

Role Highlights

005 — Manager IT (Operations Delivery Program Manager) | Xcel Energy

IT operations delivery leadership role
Strong alignment with cloud/DevOps background + program management
Xcel Energy consistently posts quality PM roles
URL: https://jobs.xcelenergy.com/manager-it-operations-delivery-program-manager/job/3A1A2418A717B58007E1C31B4D645725

008/009 — AI Technology Risk Oversight Manager | U.S. Bank

Two-tiered posting (standard and senior)
Emerging AI governance function — likely new team/role family
Risk oversight focus aligns with GRC trajectory
Estimated comp based on U.S. Bank PM/Risk Manager bands in Minneapolis

011 — Zero Trust Deputy Program Manager | Booz Allen

Remote eligible (Fort Meade customer site as needed)
Requires clearance (current Secret meets minimum)
Cybersecurity program management at federal contractor
Higher comp potential (~$150K+)

DROPPED OFF Market (2)

| ID | Title | Employer | Days on Market | Status | |---|---|---|---|---| | 001 | Principal PD Project Management Specialist | Medtronic | 3 days | Closed (app deadline Apr 15) | | 012 | Project Manager Senior | SAIC | 4+ days | No longer active |

Still Active from Previous Scans (3)

| ID | Title | Employer | Days Active | Notes | |---|---|---|---|---| | 002 | Project Manager III | Xcel Energy | 2 days | Verified active | | 003 | Renewables Project Manager I/II/III | Xcel Energy | 2 days | Verified active | | 004 | Senior Program Manager — Dev Process & Compliance | Medtronic | Monitoring | CA-based, remote eligibility unclear |

Market Trend Note

Status: Steady activity, quality roles surfacing
Xcel Energy remains the most active local employer for tier-appropriate PM roles. U.S. Bank's AI Technology Risk postings suggest emerging demand for AI governance expertise — worth monitoring for future openings. Federal contractor roles (Leidos, Booz Allen, SAIC) continue offering remote flexibility, though clearance requirements filter applicability. Two roles closed since last scan; six new roles added — net +4 active opportunities.

Salary Tier Analysis

| Tier | Count | Notes | |---|---|---| | Cush ($100K–$120K) | 2 | Xcel PM II/III and Renewables PM at floor | | Moderate ($130K–$150K) | 6 | Majority of findings | | Hands-on ($180K+) | 1 | Booz Allen Zero Trust (upper moderate/lower hands-on) |

Sources Consulted

O*NET: 13-1082.00, 11-3021.00, 11-9199.00, 11-3051.00
Target employers: U.S. Bank, Xcel Energy, Medtronic, Leidos, Booz Allen, SAIC
CareerOneStop (Minnesota listings)
Individual employer career portals

Methodology Notes

Verified all URLs live at scan time
Excluded roles below $100K floor
Excluded contract/staffing roles without confirmed end client
Excluded roles requiring FINRA licenses (Series 7, etc.) without post-hire pathway
Excluded purely cybersecurity-track roles (SOC, pen test, CISO)

Next scan: 2026-04-20