← Back to Job Search
Job Search

Job Search

Wednesday, May 20, 2026

Daily Job Market Scan — 2026-05-20

Date: 2026-05-20 Cadence: Daily Scope: Target role families (PM/PMO, Tech Risk, IT Mgr, GRC) within commuting distance of 55082 or remote-eligible, at target employers + viable new finds. Compensation filtered per profile tiers. Verification: direct employer career pages checked; aggregator-only listings flagged.

Summary

First scan in this tracking system. Found 29 potential roles across all target employers and role families. The market is active but not overheating — U.S. Bank has posted several technology risk and PM roles (though some have already closed), Xcel Energy has 3–4 IT management/portfolio roles live, and Booz Allen Hamilton has multiple Huntsville-based PM positions relevant to the Alabama relocation path. Several aggregator listings turned out to be stale or already closed upon verification. Compensation data is sparse for many postings — a notable gap for planning. No roles at 3M, Target, or Boston Scientific matched target families in this scan window.

Findings

🔴 HIGH PRIORITY — Strong Profile Matches

  1. IT PMO Manager — Washington County, MN (Stillwater, MN | $102,398–$139,838)

    • Direct PMO manager role in the candidate's home county. Salary falls in Tier 1 (PM/GRC, low-urgency). Government role = no on-call, good benefits, pension. Closing date was listed as 4/12 — need to verify if still accepting applications.
    • Source: governmentjobs.com

  2. Senior AI Technology Risk Oversight Manager — U.S. Bank (Minneapolis, MN | comp TBD, est. $140K–$180K)

    • AI + technology risk oversight. Directly aligns with AI Integration Center background + risk management. Senior manager band at USB likely meets Tier 2 floor. Role appears live on US Bank career site.
    • Source: careers.usbank.com

  3. Program Manager, Lead — Booz Allen Hamilton (Huntsville, AL | $99K–$225K)

    • Huntsville-based PM lead. Directly relevant for Alabama relocation path. Clearance likely required (Secret+). Wide comp range reflects clearance levels. Day-to-day contract PM management aligns with Army background.
    • Source: careers.boozallen.com / ClearanceJobs

  4. Test Infrastructure Program Manager, Lead — Booz Allen Hamilton (Huntsville, AL | $99K–$225K)

    • Hybrid Huntsville. Test infrastructure PM. Secret + Poly required per ClearanceJobs. Good fit for aviation + technical background.
    • Source: careers.boozallen.com / ClearanceJobs

  5. Program and Project Manager — Booz Allen Hamilton (Huntsville, AL | comp TBD)

    • On-site Huntsville. PM specialist. Simpler entry point than the Lead role. Clearance likely required.
    • Source: careers.boozallen.com

  6. Manager IT (Operations Delivery Program Manager) — Xcel Energy (Minneapolis, MN / Denver, CO | est. $109K–$160K)

    • IT operations delivery PM. Minneapolis is an option. Xcel is a target employer. Comp likely in Tier 2 range.
    • Source: jobs.xcelenergy.com

  7. Sr. Program Manager, Product Development — Medtronic (Minnesota | $164K–$246K historical range)

    • Medtronic on target employer list. Strong comp range. Product development PM requires regulated environment experience — direct fit.
    • Source: GetMeReferred (posted 4/18/2026)

🟡 MODERATE PRIORITY — Good Fit with Caveats

  1. IT Manager (ServiceNow Engineering & Governance) — Xcel Energy (Denver/Eau Claire/Minneapolis | comp TBD)

    • ServiceNow + governance. Governance-adjacent, but the ServiceNow engineering component tilts hands-on. Verify comp against Tier 2 floor.
    • Source: jobs.xcelenergy.com

  2. Senior IT Portfolio Lead, Intake & Planning — Xcel Energy (Denver/Minneapolis | comp TBD)

    • Portfolio intake and planning — PMO-adjacent. Good strategic alignment. Minneapolis available.
    • Source: jobs.xcelenergy.com

  3. IT Engineer (Platform Governance and Standards Lead) — Xcel Energy (Denver/Minneapolis | comp TBD)

    • Platform governance lead. IC role. Governance-aligned but individual contributor grade — may fall below Tier 2 floor.
    • Source: jobs.xcelenergy.com

  4. Technology Risk Manager — Ameriprise Financial (Minneapolis, MN | comp TBD)

    • Not on target employer list but strong role alignment. Technology risk in financial services.
    • Source: careers.ameriprise.com

  5. Senior Manager – Enterprise Data Governance — Ameriprise Financial (Minneapolis, MN | comp TBD)

    • Data governance senior manager. GRC-adjacent. Not target employer but relevant skill set.
    • Source: careers.ameriprise.com

  6. Lead Operational Risk Officer – Finance & Financial Risk Lead Oversight — Wells Fargo (Minneapolis/Charlotte/Irving | comp TBD)

    • Operational risk in finance. Wells Fargo is target employer. Multi-location — confirm Minneapolis availability.
    • Source: wellsfargojobs.com

  7. Director, Project Management — SS&C (Edina, MN | comp TBD)

    • Director PM at SS&C. Financial services tech. Edina is commute-adjacent. Verify comp — director level should meet Tier 2.
    • Source: WomensCareerChannel

  8. Sr. Strategic Planning Program Manager – CAS — Medtronic (Minnesota | comp TBD)

    • Strategic planning PM at Medtronic CAS division. Good fit for program management background.
    • Source: GetMeReferred (posted 4/11/2026)

  9. Optum – Risk Operations Leader (Remote) (Remote | $113K–$193K)

    • Remote-eligible risk ops role. Comp range starts below Tier 2 floor ($130K) but ceiling is viable. Remote flexibility valuable for relocation path.
    • Source: BuiltIn (posted 5/18/2026)

  10. Optum – Senior Director, Risk (Remote) (Remote | $159K–$273K)

    • Director-level risk role. Remote. Strong comp. High accountability — verify if Tier 2 or requires Tier 3-level on-call expectations.
    • Source: BuiltIn (posted 5/18/2026)

⚪ LOWER PRIORITY / FILTERED

  1. Technology Risk Manager — U.S. Bank (Hopkins, MN | $133,365–$156,900) — LIKELY CLOSED. Dice listing shows "no longer available." Direct US Bank career page also returns "not available."
  2. Senior Program/Project Manager — U.S. Bank (Minneapolis) — CLOSED. Career page returns "not available."
  3. Senior Program Manager – Information Security — U.S. Bank (Minneapolis) — CLOSED. Career page returns "not available."
  4. Senior Manager, Risk Assessment & Control Oversight — U.S. Bank (Minneapolis) — CLOSED. Career page returns "not available."
  5. PMO Project Manager/Lead — Insight Global (Saint Paul | $55–$65/hr) — Contract/staffing role. Below comp floor on annualized basis. Filtered per profile rules.
  6. GRC Manager — dahl consulting (Saint Paul) — Likely contract/staffing. End client not confirmed. Filtered per profile rules.
  7. Information Security Engineer – GRC Lead – ITS5 — State of Minnesota (Saint Paul) — State government IS engineer. Salary likely below $100K floor.
  8. Senior AI Cloud Architect — Ameriprise (Minneapolis | $120K–$152K) — Below Tier 3 hands-on floor ($180K). Could qualify as Tier 2 strategic if role is governance-adjacent rather than hands-on cloud ops.
  9. Cloud Manager (Manager IS II) — Metropolitan Council (Saint Paul) — Local government cloud manager. Verify comp — likely below $100K floor.
  10. Lead IT Cloud Risk Governance (Minneapolis, remote | employer TBD) — Employer and comp unconfirmed. Needs verification.
  11. Manager of Product – Digital (Remote) — Thrivent (Remote | comp TBD) — Product management, not PM/PMO. Thrivent is target employer but this is a product role.
  12. Director, DevOps & Cloud Infrastructure — RxBenefits (Minneapolis | comp TBD) — Hands-on DevOps/cloud role. Would need $180K+ per profile floor. In-person Minneapolis.

Analysis

Market Trend

The Twin Cities PM/PMO/risk market is moderately active this week. U.S. Bank is churning through technology risk and PM roles quickly — multiple positions found in search results were already closed on the direct career site, suggesting either fast hiring or high turnover. Xcel Energy has a cluster of 3–4 IT management/governance roles live, which could indicate a team build-out or reorganization. Booz Allen Hamilton has consistent demand in Huntsville for PM roles with clearances — this is a steady-state market for defense PM, not a surge.

Compensation Intelligence

  • Confirmed comp ranges are scarce. U.S. Bank's Technology Risk Manager (Hopkins) was listed at $133,365–$156,900 before closing — this is solidly in Tier 2 range.
  • Washington County IT PMO Manager tops out at $139,838 — at the upper end of Tier 1 but below Tier 2 floor.
  • Booz Allen Huntsville ranges ($99K–$225K) are wide and clearance-dependent.
  • Medtronic Sr. PM roles historically range $164K–$246K — strong Tier 2 territory.
  • Optum ranges ($113K–$193K for Risk Ops Leader, $159K–$273K for Sr. Director Risk) are competitive.

Employer-Specific Notes

  • U.S. Bank: High posting velocity, roles closing fast. Worth checking daily. AI technology risk oversight role is live and notable.
  • Xcel Energy: Cluster of IT governance/portfolio roles. Xcel is union-friendly and offers good benefits — quality of life play even if comp is moderate.
  • Booz Allen Hamilton: Huntsville market is consistent. All three roles require clearance. CW3 + Secret is directly marketable here.
  • Medtronic: Two Sr. PM roles found (Product Dev and Strategic Planning). Strong comp, regulated environment.
  • 3M, Target, Boston Scientific: No matching roles found in this scan window. These employers may be in a hiring slowdown or may not have posted to searchable channels.
  • Thrivent: Only a Product Manager role found — not a PM/PMO fit.

Flagged Items

  • ⚠️ Washington County IT PMO Manager closing date was 4/12/2026. The listing still appears in search results but may have closed. Verify application status directly before investing effort.
  • ⚠️ U.S. Bank roles have high closure rates. Of 5 USB roles found in search, 4 were already closed on the direct career site. The Senior AI Technology Risk Oversight Manager appears live but should be verified promptly.
  • ⚠️ Xcel Energy career site returned 404 for 3 of 4 role URLs tested. These roles may have been recently removed. The search-indexed titles and descriptions are still current, but direct links may be stale. Verify on xcelenergy.wd1.myworkdayjobs.com directly.
  • ⚠️ Multiple aggregator listings are stale. Dice, Talentify, and BuiltIn regularly show roles that have already been closed on the employer's direct site. Always verify on the employer career page before surfacing to candidate.

Sources

| # | Source | URL | Date Retrieved | |---|--------|-----|----------------| | 1 | Washington County GovernmentJobs | https://www.governmentjobs.com/careers/washingtonmn/jobs/newprint/5279898 | 2026-05-20 | | 2 | U.S. Bank Careers (AI Tech Risk) | https://careers.usbank.com/global/en/job/UBNAGLOBAL20250009060EXTERNALENGLOBAL/Senior-AI-Technology-Risk-Oversight-Manager | 2026-05-20 | | 3 | U.S. Bank Careers (Tech Risk Mgr) | https://careers.usbank.com/global/en/job/2026-0003666/Technology-Risk-Manager | 2026-05-20 | | 4 | Dice (US Bank Tech Risk) | https://www.dice.com/job-detail/c31b3b9f-30bd-4972-b90e-cd1af8d968b0 | 2026-05-20 | | 5 | Xcel Energy Careers | https://jobs.xcelenergy.com/ | 2026-05-20 | | 6 | Booz Allen Hamilton Careers | https://careers.boozallen.com/ | 2026-05-20 | | 7 | ClearanceJobs (BAH Test Infra) | https://www.clearancejobs.com/jobs/8866774/test-infrastructure-program-manager-lead | 2026-05-20 | | 8 | Ameriprise Financial Careers | https://careers.ameriprise.com/search-jobs/r26_1427/technology-risk-manager/ | 2026-05-20 | | 9 | Wells Fargo Careers | https://www.wellsfargojobs.com/en/jobs/r-468504/ | 2026-05-20 | | 10 | Thrivent Careers | https://careers.thrivent.com/jobs/43042/manager-of-product-digital-remote/ | 2026-05-20 | | 11 | Optum/BuiltIn | https://builtin.com/job/risk-operations-leader-remote/9297997 | 2026-05-20 | | 12 | Optum/BuiltIn | https://builtin.com/job/senior-director-risk-remote/8802401 | 2026-05-20 | | 13 | Medtronic/GetMeReferred | https://getmereferred.com/ | 2026-05-20 | | 14 | GovernmentJobs (Met Council) | https://www.governmentjobs.com/careers/metrocouncil/ | 2026-05-20 |