Job Information
State of Minnesota Product Management Specialist - Weatherization Product Manager in St. Paul, Minnesota
Working Title: Weatherization Product Manager
Job Class: Product Management Specialist
Agency: Commerce Department
Job ID : 93426
Location : St. Paul
Telework Eligible : Yes
Full/Part Time : Full-Time
Regular/Temporary : Unlimited
Who May Apply : Open to all qualified job seekers
Date Posted : 04/10/2026
Closing Date : 04/23/2026
Hiring Agency/Seniority Unit : Commerce Dept / Commerce-MAPE
Division/Unit : Business Solutions Office
Work Shift/Work Hours : Not Applicable Shift
Days of Work : Monday - Friday
Travel Required : No
Salary Range: $37.26 - $55.42 / hourly; $77,798 - $115,716 / annually
Classified Status : Classified
Bargaining Unit/Union : 214 - MN Assoc of Professional Empl/MAPE
FLSA Status : Exempt - Administrative
Designated in Connect 700 Program for Applicants with Disabilities (https://mn.gov/mmb/careers/diverse-workforce/people-with-disabilities/connect700/) : Yes
The work you'll do is more than just a job.
At the State of Minnesota, employees play a critical role in developing policies, providing essential services, and working to improve the well-being and quality of life for all Minnesotans. The State of Minnesota is committed to equity and inclusion, and invests in employees by providing benefits, support resources, and training and development opportunities.
Hybrid work schedule available, up to 50% telework depending on business needs. Telework can be outside of the state of Minnesota if the candidate lives in a state bordering Minnesota and lives 50 miles or less from the primary work location. Primary work location will be the Golden Rule Building in St. Paul.
Internal candidates should contact the Human Resources Representative listed on the job posting with questions.
The Minnesota Department of Commerce is transforming how it delivers the Weatherization Assistance Program (WAP) — and we are looking for a passionate, curious Product Manager to help us do it. This is not a role where you inherit a mature product and maintain the status quo. This is a ground-floor opportunity to introduce product management as a discipline to a program that is ready for it, build a roadmap from scratch, and shape how a mission-critical program serves Minnesotans for years to come.
The Weatherization Assistance Program helps low-income households reduce energy costs through home energy efficiency improvements. It is federally and state funded; state administered and directly impacts the lives of thousands of Minnesotans.
This position will be responsible for the following work tasks:
Direct stakeholder and technical product management activities for digital products related to WAP.
Represents WAP program and agency leadership in technology decisions and approval of configured, procured, or developed functionality.
Manage and provide work direction to IT vendor(s), State technology experts, Commerce subject matter experts, and external service providers.
Authorizes and manages system specifications, quality control, and training activities for WAP technology products.
Manages and implements WAP product communication plans, customer satisfaction measurement, and interaction with users.
Contributes to the development of Commerce's long-term technology plan.
Minimum Qualifications
Four (4) years of experience performing analysis, exercising judgment, and relying on knowledge in guiding business participants through building requirements using technology products.
Applicants who meet the above experience requirement will be further evaluated based on the following:
Experience working as part of a product team in a government or highly regulated environment.
Experience working in an Agile/Scrum (or equivalent) environment, including end-to-end delivery, backlog management, and sprint planning in complex environments.
Experience writing user stories, acceptance criteria, and product documentation.
Preferred Qualifications
Experience working as a product manager or product owner in a government or highly regulated environment.
Experience testing IT solutions for accessibility compliance (i.e., WCAG).
Experience working with IT vendors, developers, and architects.
Experience using data and feedback to set priorities, spot risks and opportunities, and recommend next steps.
Physical Requirements
Requires occasional moving of articles such as boxes, accounting records, laptop computer, and portable printer.
Additional Requirements
Job offer is contingent upon passing reference checks to verify job-related credentials, a criminal background check prior to appointment.
AN EQUAL OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYER
Minnesota State Colleges and Universities is an Equal Opportunity employer/educator committed to the principles of diversity. We prohibit discrimination against qualified individuals based on their race, sex, color, creed, religion, age, national origin, disability, protected veteran status, marital status, status with regard to public assistance, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, or membership in a local commission as defined by law. As an affirmative action employer, we actively seek and encourage applications from women, minorities, persons with disabilities, and individuals with protected veteran status.
Reasonable accommodations will be made to all qualified applicants with disabilities. If you are an individual with a disability who needs assistance or cannot access the online job application system, please contact the job information line at 651-259-3637 or email careers@state.mn.us . Please indicate what assistance is needed.