Project Program Manager Jobs at Tetra Tech with Visa Sponsorship
Tetra Tech hires Project Program Managers across environmental, infrastructure, and government services contracts, where project complexity and client-facing accountability are central to the role. The company has an established process for supporting work visa sponsorship, making it a realistic target for international candidates with relevant technical project management experience.
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At Tetra Tech, we are Leading with Science to solve the world’s most complex challenges. Our industry-leading experts in engineering and consulting are committed to driving positive change in communities around the world. For over 50 years, we have been at the forefront of innovation and sustainability. Today we stand as a market leader, offering cutting-edge solutions in water, environment, energy, and international development. Our work has improved more than 625 million lives around the world. MSI, a Tetra Tech Company, is a management consultancy delivering project management, change management, and professional support solutions for government and commercial clients. Our Arlington, VA-based team serves as a project management and digital solutions hub for clients across the Federal government. We deliver ideas and insights to solve complex challenges in the U.S. and around the world. Tetra Tech is ranked among the most innovative and fastest growing companies in the U.S. and is among the best places to work.
Your Impact:
Join Tetra Tech to make a real difference. Our work leverages cutting-edge technologies, advanced analytics, and the expertise of world-class scientists and engineers to create meaningful change around the world. Discover your full potential – join us to advance your career while leaving a lasting legacy.
Proposal Summary:
This project supports the U.S. Courts in delivering complex IT modernization and management services to enhance operational efficiency and compliance. The goal is to provide expert project management, technical expertise, and analytical support to ensure successful delivery of contractual requirements including anticipating stakeholder needs, navigating judiciary-specific governance structures, and supporting systems governed by the Judicial Conference.
Position Summary:
The Program/Project Manager serves as the primary technical and managerial interface between the contractor and the Contracting Officer’s Representative (COR). This role plans, organizes, and controls contractor activities to ensure compliance with contract terms and timely delivery of high-quality services. The assignment requires executive-level oversight of multiple projects and management of contractor personnel over the contract duration.
Responsibilities:
- Serve as primary liaison with the COR and client stakeholders.
- Plan, organize, and control all contractor project activities.
- Provide oversight and executive management of programs/projects.
- Ensure contractor activities conform to contract terms and conditions.
- Manage multiple projects simultaneously and promptly resolve client challenges.
- Organize and schedule contractor staff work activities to ensure timely, accurate deliverables.
- Provide expert advice and counsel supporting agency management and business improvements.
- Lead engagement teams ensuring compliance with client and professional standards.
- Determine processes and procedures for engagements with full authority and responsibility.
Qualifications
- Bachelor’s degree in business management, information technology/systems, computer science, business organizational change management or related field
- Project Management Professional (PMP) certified or similar
- Minimum of ten (10) years of oversight and management experience on complex IT projects.
- Minimum of eight (8) years of experience identifying resource needs and assignment of individual responsibilities.
- Demonstrated ability to provide expert-level advice, guidance, and counseling to support an agency’s management, organizational and business improvement efforts.
- Proven experience leading engagement teams and ensuring all specialized services comply with client service standards, applicable professional standards and the organization’s objectives.
- Prior experience supporting the AOUSC and the Federal judiciary advantageous.
Life at Tetra Tech:
The perks of working at Tetra Tech include:
- Comprehensive and market-competitive benefits.
- Merit-based financial rewards.
- Flexibility and company-wide commitment to work/life balance.
- Collaborative team atmosphere that values the contributions of all employees.
- Learning and development opportunities for ongoing professional growth.
About Tetra Tech:
Tetra Tech is the leader in water, environment, and sustainable infrastructure, providing high-end consulting and engineering services for projects worldwide. With 30,000 employees working together, Tetra Tech provides clear solutions to complex problems by Leading with Science® to address the entire water cycle, protect and restore the environment, design sustainable and resilient infrastructure, and support the clean energy transition.
Tetra Tech is proud to be an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified candidates will be considered without regard to race, color, religion, national origin, age, disability, sexual orientation, gender identity, status as a protected veteran, or any other characteristic protected by law. Tetra Tech is a VEVRAA federal contractor and we request priority referral of veterans. We invite applications from all interested parties.
Why Tetra Tech:
At Tetra Tech, we are Leading with Science to solve the world’s most complex challenges. Our industry-leading experts in engineering and consulting are committed to driving positive change in communities around the world. For over 50 years, we have been at the forefront of innovation and sustainability. Today we stand as a market leader, offering cutting-edge solutions in water, environment, energy, and international development. Our work has improved more than 625 million lives around the world. MSI, a Tetra Tech Company, is a management consultancy delivering project management, change management, and professional support solutions for government and commercial clients. Our Arlington, VA-based team serves as a project management and digital solutions hub for clients across the Federal government. We deliver ideas and insights to solve complex challenges in the U.S. and around the world. Tetra Tech is ranked among the most innovative and fastest growing companies in the U.S. and is among the best places to work.
Your Impact:
Join Tetra Tech to make a real difference. Our work leverages cutting-edge technologies, advanced analytics, and the expertise of world-class scientists and engineers to create meaningful change around the world. Discover your full potential – join us to advance your career while leaving a lasting legacy.
Proposal Summary:
This project supports the U.S. Courts in delivering complex IT modernization and management services to enhance operational efficiency and compliance. The goal is to provide expert project management, technical expertise, and analytical support to ensure successful delivery of contractual requirements including anticipating stakeholder needs, navigating judiciary-specific governance structures, and supporting systems governed by the Judicial Conference.
Position Summary:
The Program/Project Manager serves as the primary technical and managerial interface between the contractor and the Contracting Officer’s Representative (COR). This role plans, organizes, and controls contractor activities to ensure compliance with contract terms and timely delivery of high-quality services. The assignment requires executive-level oversight of multiple projects and management of contractor personnel over the contract duration.
Responsibilities:
- Serve as primary liaison with the COR and client stakeholders.
- Plan, organize, and control all contractor project activities.
- Provide oversight and executive management of programs/projects.
- Ensure contractor activities conform to contract terms and conditions.
- Manage multiple projects simultaneously and promptly resolve client challenges.
- Organize and schedule contractor staff work activities to ensure timely, accurate deliverables.
- Provide expert advice and counsel supporting agency management and business improvements.
- Lead engagement teams ensuring compliance with client and professional standards.
- Determine processes and procedures for engagements with full authority and responsibility.
Qualifications
- Bachelor’s degree in business management, information technology/systems, computer science, business organizational change management or related field
- Project Management Professional (PMP) certified or similar
- Minimum of ten (10) years of oversight and management experience on complex IT projects.
- Minimum of eight (8) years of experience identifying resource needs and assignment of individual responsibilities.
- Demonstrated ability to provide expert-level advice, guidance, and counseling to support an agency’s management, organizational and business improvement efforts.
- Proven experience leading engagement teams and ensuring all specialized services comply with client service standards, applicable professional standards and the organization’s objectives.
- Prior experience supporting the AOUSC and the Federal judiciary advantageous.
Life at Tetra Tech:
The perks of working at Tetra Tech include:
- Comprehensive and market-competitive benefits.
- Merit-based financial rewards.
- Flexibility and company-wide commitment to work/life balance.
- Collaborative team atmosphere that values the contributions of all employees.
- Learning and development opportunities for ongoing professional growth.
About Tetra Tech:
Tetra Tech is the leader in water, environment, and sustainable infrastructure, providing high-end consulting and engineering services for projects worldwide. With 30,000 employees working together, Tetra Tech provides clear solutions to complex problems by Leading with Science® to address the entire water cycle, protect and restore the environment, design sustainable and resilient infrastructure, and support the clean energy transition.
Tetra Tech is proud to be an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified candidates will be considered without regard to race, color, religion, national origin, age, disability, sexual orientation, gender identity, status as a protected veteran, or any other characteristic protected by law. Tetra Tech is a VEVRAA federal contractor and we request priority referral of veterans. We invite applications from all interested parties.
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Align your credentials to Tetra Tech's contract portfolio
Tetra Tech wins federal and state contracts in environmental remediation, water infrastructure, and disaster recovery. Frame your PMP certification, scope management experience, and agency-client deliverables around those sectors before you apply.
Target roles tied to active funded contracts
Tetra Tech staffs Project Program Managers against specific contract awards. Roles attached to active task orders are more likely to move quickly through offer and filing, since the business need is already funded and approved.
Confirm your visa category fits the role classification
Tetra Tech sponsors multiple visa types for this function. Verify with your recruiter whether the role is classified as a specialty occupation under USCIS standards, since that determination directly affects which petition pathway your employer can file.
Use Migrate Mate to identify Tetra Tech openings by visa type
Filter Project Program Manager roles at Tetra Tech by the visa category you hold or need. Migrate Mate lets you browse sponsorship-confirmed listings so you spend time applying to roles where your status is already an expected part of the hire.
Request LCA filing timelines before accepting an offer
DOL requires a certified Labor Condition Application before USCIS can process your H-1B petition. Ask Tetra Tech's HR team how far in advance they initiate LCA filings so your start date is realistic given prevailing wage posting and processing requirements.
Document technical leadership across multidisciplinary teams
Tetra Tech's program managers routinely coordinate engineers, scientists, and subcontractors on government-funded projects. A resume that shows cross-functional team leadership and budget oversight on complex, regulated projects strengthens both your candidacy and the specialty occupation argument for your petition.
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Find Project Program Manager at Tetra Tech JobsFrequently Asked Questions
Does Tetra Tech sponsor H-1B visas for Project Program Managers?
Yes, Tetra Tech sponsors H-1B visas for Project Program Manager roles. Because the position requires a specific technical or management degree tied to the scope of work, it generally satisfies USCIS specialty occupation criteria. Your recruiter can confirm whether the specific role you are hired into qualifies and when the company intends to initiate the petition.
How do I apply for Project Program Manager jobs at Tetra Tech?
Applications go through Tetra Tech's careers portal, where roles are listed by business unit and location. You can also browse open Project Program Manager positions at Tetra Tech that are confirmed to support visa sponsorship through Migrate Mate, which filters listings by visa type so you can focus on roles where international candidates are already expected.
Which visa types does Tetra Tech commonly use for Project Program Manager hires?
Tetra Tech supports H-1B, TN, F-1 OPT, F-1 CPT, and J-1 visas for this role type. H-1B is the most common long-term pathway for candidates from outside Canada and Mexico. TN is a faster, cap-exempt option for Canadian and Mexican nationals in qualifying management or technical categories. F-1 OPT and CPT work for candidates still completing or recently finishing a U.S. degree.
What qualifications does Tetra Tech expect for a sponsored Project Program Manager?
Tetra Tech typically expects a bachelor's degree or higher in engineering, environmental science, construction management, or a related technical field, combined with hands-on project management experience in government or infrastructure contracting. PMP certification strengthens your application. Roles tied to federal contracts may also require the ability to obtain a security clearance, which affects eligibility for candidates on certain visa types.
How long does the sponsorship process take once Tetra Tech extends an offer?
Timeline depends on which visa type applies. For H-1B, DOL LCA certification takes up to seven business days, followed by USCIS petition processing of three to six months in regular processing or two to four weeks with premium processing. TN status for Canadians can be granted at the port of entry on the day of travel. Starting the conversation about your visa category early in the interview process helps avoid delays.
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