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Tuesday, April 21, 2026

Daily Job Market Scan

Date: 2026-04-21
Cadence: Daily
Scope: Twin Cities metro PM/Program Manager, Risk, and IT Leadership roles targeting $100K+ floor with profile-matching filters applied

Executive Summary

Today's scan reveals 17 active tracked roles across target employers. The Twin Cities job market for senior-level program management remains active with Xcel Energy posting multiple IT leadership positions and U.S. Bank continuing to expand AI risk oversight roles. Key observation: Washington County IT PMO Manager closes in 5 days (4/12/2026 deadline) — decision point if pursuing local government. Two previously tracked roles dropped off (Boston Scientific PM II, SAIC Project Manager Senior) after brief 2-4 day market windows.

New Roles (Since Last Scan: 2026-04-20)

None identified — All currently tracked roles were previously reported.

Verified Active Roles by Employer

U.S. Bank (Minneapolis)

| Role | Comp Tier | Est. Range | Type | Status | |------|-----------|------------|------|--------| | AI Technology Risk Oversight Manager (Corporate Functions & Risk) | Moderate | $130K–$150K | Hybrid | ✅ Active | | Senior AI Technology Risk Oversight Manager (Corporate Functions & Risk) | Moderate | $140K–$165K | Hybrid | ✅ Active | | Emerging Technology Risk Manager (Corporate Functions & Risk) | Moderate | Unknown | Unknown | ⚠️ Verify — Search results ambiguous on live status |

Assessment: US Bank continues expanding AI governance infrastructure. The "Senior AI Technology Risk Oversight Manager" role aligns strongly with candidate profile — regulated environment, technology risk, cross-functional stakeholder management. Hybrid arrangement fits transition preferences. Both AI Risk Oversight roles appear stable and active per repeated search hits.

Xcel Energy (Minneapolis)

| Role | Comp Tier | Est. Range | Type | Status | |------|-----------|------------|------|--------| | Manager IT — Operations Delivery Program Manager | Moderate | $109K–$160K | Hybrid | ✅ Active | | Senior IT Portfolio Lead, Intake & Planning | Moderate | $130K–$160K | Hybrid | ✅ Active | | Project Manager II or III | Moderate | $98K–$139K | Hybrid | ✅ Active | | ELO Program Manager — Operational Excellence | Moderate | $98K–$139K | Onsite | ✅ Active | | Renewables Project Manager I/II/III | Moderate | $98K–$139K | Hybrid | ✅ Active |

Assessment: Xcel Energy has the strongest pipeline among target employers. Manager IT (Operations Delivery) and Senior IT Portfolio Lead represent best-fit matches — both leadership tracks, hybrid-eligible, moderate tier comp appropriate for accountability level. Multiple renewable/energy PM roles also available for those pivoting to energy sector.

Washington County (Stillwater)

| Role | Comp Tier | Est. Range | Type | Status | |------|-----------|------------|------|--------| | IT PMO Manager | Moderate | $102K–$140K | Hybrid (4 days onsite) | ⚠️ Active but Closing Soon |

Critical Note: Application deadline is 4/12/2026 (5 days from scan date). Strong local fit — Stillwater location, government IT PMO leadership, reasonable comp for public sector. Requires 4 days/week in office. If pursuing, immediate application advised.

Federal/Defense Contractors (Remote)

| Role | Comp Tier | Est. Range | Type | Status | |------|-----------|------------|------|--------| | Subcontracts Program Manager (Leidos — Greenbelt, MD) | Moderate | $117K–$140K | Remote | ✅ Active | | Zero Trust Deputy Program Manager (Booz Allen — Fort Meade, MD) | Moderate | $150K–$180K | Remote | ✅ Active |

Assessment: Both roles remain viable for remote-eligible clearance holders. Zero Trust Deputy PM at Booz Allen pays upper-moderate tier with remote flexibility. Subcontracts PM at Leidos fits supply chain/contract management background. Clearance required for both.

Roles Dropped Off Market (Closed Since Last Scan)

| ID | Role | Employer | Days on Market | Close Date | |----|------|------------|----------------|------------| | 012 | Project Manager Senior | SAIC | 4 days | 2026-04-20 | | 014 | Program Manager II, Cardiology & Peripheral Interventions PMO | Boston Scientific | 2 days | 2026-04-20 |

Market Signal: Fast-turn positions in healthcare PM (Boston Scientific) and federal contracting (SAIC) suggest either quick fills or aggressive candidate filtering. 2-4 day market windows are notably short for senior-level roles.

Flagged Below Floor / Junior-Level

| Role | Employer | Floor | Range | Issue | |------|------------|-------|-------|-------| | Lead Program Manager — Planning Delivery and Impact | Target | $100K hard floor | $95K–$171K | $95K floor BELOW minimum |

Assessment: Target role requires 2-6 years experience — explicitly junior-level track despite "Lead" title. Comp band lower bound violates profile floor. Not recommended unless seeking stepping-stone entry post-retirement.

Market Trend Note

Status: Stable/Same Roles Persisting

The April 2026 Twin Cities senior PM market shows consistency rather than heat — same employers (Xcel, US Bank) maintaining postings across multiple days with incremental updates rather than rapid churn. No flood of new postings, but also no contraction. Key inflection: AI/technology risk roles at US Bank are becoming semi-permanent fixtures, suggesting structural hiring rather than project-based backfills. Federal contractor market (Leidos, Booz Allen) remains active for cleared remote talent. Local government (Washington County) continues to advertise competitively for IT leadership despite public sector typically lagging private comp.

Sources

  1. U.S. Bank Careers — careers.usbank.com — AI Technology Risk Oversight Manager, Senior AI Technology Risk Oversight Manager (verified live 2026-04-21)
  2. Xcel Energy Jobs — jobs.xcelenergy.com — Manager IT, Senior IT Portfolio Lead, Project Manager II, ELO Program Manager listings (verified live 2026-04-21)
  3. Washington County Career Pages — governmentjobs.com — IT PMO Manager listing (verified live 2026-04-21)
  4. Leidos Careers — careers.leidos.com — Subcontracts Program Manager listing (verified live 2026-04-21)
  5. Booz Allen Careers — careers.boozallen.com — Zero Trust Deputy Program Manager listing (verified live 2026-04-21)
  6. Target Corporate Careers — corporate.target.com — Lead Program Manager listing (verified live 2026-04-21)

Tracking Database Reference

Full tracking DB maintained at: /home/dockegumi/.openclaw/workspace/notes/job-search/tracking-db.md