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Business Office Associate roles qualify for E-3 visa sponsorship when the position requires a relevant bachelor's degree and meets the specialty occupation standard. Australian professionals in this field can pursue U.S. roles without competing in the H-1B lottery, with two-year renewable status and no annual cap.
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About AbbVie
AbbVie's mission is to discover and deliver innovative medicines and solutions that solve serious health issues today and address the medical challenges of tomorrow. We strive to have a remarkable impact on people's lives across several key therapeutic areas including immunology, oncology and neuroscience - and products and services in our Allergan Aesthetics portfolio. For more information about AbbVie, please visit us at www.abbvie.com. Follow @abbvie on LinkedIn, Facebook, Instagram, X and YouTube.
Job Description
The Director, Commercial BTS BPMO (Business Process Management Office) leads governance, oversight, and operational excellence for the BTS project and program portfolio, ensuring strategic initiatives are prioritized, resourced, funded, and delivered in alignment with organizational objectives. This role partners with senior leaders to provide transparent portfolio insights, strengthen project management practices and capabilities, and support timely decisions on delivery risks and performance. The position drives cross-functional execution for demand, resourcing supply, budget operations, change adoption, and process improvements that enhance related business outcomes across the organization.
Responsibilities:
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Lead Portfolio Governance and Strategic Alignment
Establish and manage governance frameworks to evaluate, prioritize, and monitor the BTS project and program portfolio, ensuring alignment with enterprise strategy, value realization, and effective resource and budget allocation. This includes “Sales & Operations” (demand and supply) processes and teams for demand, prioritization, capacity modeling and management, and budget operations.
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Portfolio Tracking, Reporting, and Transparency
Develop and maintain enterprise dashboards and executive reporting for project and program delivery, providing clear visibility into progress, risks, issues, and performance metrics for senior leadership and stakeholders.
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Cross-Functional Strategic Goal Monitoring
Track and report progress against cross-functional strategic initiatives and operational goals, ensuring accountability and proactive escalation where delivery risks or misalignment occur.
-
Project Health and Risk Management
Conduct proactive portfolio health assessments, monitor risk, and issue logs, and implement mitigation strategies to ensure successful project execution and timely delivery.
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Standardization of Project and Program Management Practices
Define and implement consistent project management methodologies, governance processes, tools, and templates to drive efficiency, predictability, and quality across the BTS organization.
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Lead High-Priority and Special Initiatives
Lead or coordinate strategic, complex, and cross-organizational initiatives requiring integrated oversight, serving as a program lead or delivery integrator for critical projects.
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Project Management Capability and Resource Management
Manage the staffing, allocation, and capability development of internal technical project managers (solid or dotted line and COE’s), ensuring appropriate resourcing and strong delivery expertise across initiatives.
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Change Management and Organizational Adoption
Drive structured change management initiatives to support technology implementations and operational transformations, ensuring stakeholder engagement and effective adoption of new processes and tools.
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Continuous Process Improvement
Identify opportunities to improve business and delivery processes across BTS and partner organizations, implementing best practices that enhance operational efficiency and program outcomes.
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Stakeholder Engagement and Leadership Communication
Partner with senior leaders across BTS to align priorities, communicate program status, and support decision-making related to portfolio investments and delivery performance.
Qualifications Required:
- Bachelor’s degree in information technology, Business Administration, Engineering, or related discipline and 10 years’ experience; Or Master’s Degree and 9 years’ experience; Or PhD and 5 years’ experience.
- Respective years of experience in IT program management, PMO leadership, or business process management, with increasing responsibility in complex enterprise environments.
- PMO and Portfolio Governance Expertise: Demonstrated experience establishing or leading project portfolio governance frameworks and managing enterprise-scale program portfolios. Experience managing Sales & Operations (demand and supply) planning processes including budgeting operations.
- Project and Program Management Skills: Strong knowledge of project management methodologies and frameworks (e.g., PMI, Agile, hybrid delivery models).
- Leadership and Team Development: Proven ability to lead, mentor, and develop project managers and analysts while managing resource planning and delivery capacity.
- Strategic Thinking and Execution: Ability to translate strategic objectives into actionable programs and measurable outcomes.
- Cross-Functional Collaboration: Strong ability to influence and collaborate with senior leaders and diverse teams across IT and business functions.
- Change Management and Process Improvement: Experience leading organizational change and business process optimization initiatives.
- Analytical and Communication Skills: Strong data analysis, reporting, and executive communication skills with the ability to present complex information clearly.
Preferred:
- MBA or equivalent preferred.
- 10 or more years of experience in IT program management, PMO leadership, or business process management, with increasing responsibility in complex enterprise environments preferred.
- Industry Experience: Experience in pharmaceutical, biotechnology, healthcare, or other regulated industries preferred. PMP preferred.
Additional Information
Applicable only to applicants applying to a position in any location with pay disclosure requirements under state or local law:
- The compensation range described below is the range of possible base pay compensation that the Company believes in good faith it will pay for this role at the time of this posting based on the job grade for this position. Individual compensation paid within this range will depend on many factors including geographic location, and we may ultimately pay more or less than the posted range. This range may be modified in the future.
- We offer a comprehensive package of benefits including paid time off (vacation, holidays, sick), medical/dental/vision insurance and 401(k) to eligible employees.
- This job is eligible to participate in our long-term incentive programs.
Note: No amount of pay is considered to be wages or compensation until such amount is earned, vested, and determinable. The amount and availability of any bonus, commission, incentive, benefits, or any other form of compensation and benefits that are allocable to a particular employee remains in the Company's sole and absolute discretion unless and until paid and may be modified at the Company’s sole and absolute discretion, consistent with applicable law.
AbbVie is an equal opportunity employer and is committed to operating with integrity, driving innovation, transforming lives and serving our community. Equal Opportunity Employer/Veterans/Disabled.
US & Puerto Rico only - to learn more, visit https://www.abbvie.com/join-us/equal-employment-opportunity-employer.html
US & Puerto Rico applicants seeking a reasonable accommodation, click here to learn more:
https://www.abbvie.com/join-us/reasonable-accommodations.html
Company Description
About AbbVie
AbbVie's mission is to discover and deliver innovative medicines and solutions that solve serious health issues today and address the medical challenges of tomorrow. We strive to have a remarkable impact on people's lives across several key therapeutic areas including immunology, oncology and neuroscience - and products and services in our Allergan Aesthetics portfolio. For more information about AbbVie, please visit us at www.abbvie.com. Follow @abbvie on LinkedIn, Facebook, Instagram, X and YouTube.
Job Description
The Director, Commercial BTS BPMO (Business Process Management Office) leads governance, oversight, and operational excellence for the BTS project and program portfolio, ensuring strategic initiatives are prioritized, resourced, funded, and delivered in alignment with organizational objectives. This role partners with senior leaders to provide transparent portfolio insights, strengthen project management practices and capabilities, and support timely decisions on delivery risks and performance. The position drives cross-functional execution for demand, resourcing supply, budget operations, change adoption, and process improvements that enhance related business outcomes across the organization.
Responsibilities:
-
Lead Portfolio Governance and Strategic Alignment
Establish and manage governance frameworks to evaluate, prioritize, and monitor the BTS project and program portfolio, ensuring alignment with enterprise strategy, value realization, and effective resource and budget allocation. This includes “Sales & Operations” (demand and supply) processes and teams for demand, prioritization, capacity modeling and management, and budget operations.
-
Portfolio Tracking, Reporting, and Transparency
Develop and maintain enterprise dashboards and executive reporting for project and program delivery, providing clear visibility into progress, risks, issues, and performance metrics for senior leadership and stakeholders.
-
Cross-Functional Strategic Goal Monitoring
Track and report progress against cross-functional strategic initiatives and operational goals, ensuring accountability and proactive escalation where delivery risks or misalignment occur.
-
Project Health and Risk Management
Conduct proactive portfolio health assessments, monitor risk, and issue logs, and implement mitigation strategies to ensure successful project execution and timely delivery.
-
Standardization of Project and Program Management Practices
Define and implement consistent project management methodologies, governance processes, tools, and templates to drive efficiency, predictability, and quality across the BTS organization.
-
Lead High-Priority and Special Initiatives
Lead or coordinate strategic, complex, and cross-organizational initiatives requiring integrated oversight, serving as a program lead or delivery integrator for critical projects.
-
Project Management Capability and Resource Management
Manage the staffing, allocation, and capability development of internal technical project managers (solid or dotted line and COE’s), ensuring appropriate resourcing and strong delivery expertise across initiatives.
-
Change Management and Organizational Adoption
Drive structured change management initiatives to support technology implementations and operational transformations, ensuring stakeholder engagement and effective adoption of new processes and tools.
-
Continuous Process Improvement
Identify opportunities to improve business and delivery processes across BTS and partner organizations, implementing best practices that enhance operational efficiency and program outcomes.
-
Stakeholder Engagement and Leadership Communication
Partner with senior leaders across BTS to align priorities, communicate program status, and support decision-making related to portfolio investments and delivery performance.
Qualifications Required:
- Bachelor’s degree in information technology, Business Administration, Engineering, or related discipline and 10 years’ experience; Or Master’s Degree and 9 years’ experience; Or PhD and 5 years’ experience.
- Respective years of experience in IT program management, PMO leadership, or business process management, with increasing responsibility in complex enterprise environments.
- PMO and Portfolio Governance Expertise: Demonstrated experience establishing or leading project portfolio governance frameworks and managing enterprise-scale program portfolios. Experience managing Sales & Operations (demand and supply) planning processes including budgeting operations.
- Project and Program Management Skills: Strong knowledge of project management methodologies and frameworks (e.g., PMI, Agile, hybrid delivery models).
- Leadership and Team Development: Proven ability to lead, mentor, and develop project managers and analysts while managing resource planning and delivery capacity.
- Strategic Thinking and Execution: Ability to translate strategic objectives into actionable programs and measurable outcomes.
- Cross-Functional Collaboration: Strong ability to influence and collaborate with senior leaders and diverse teams across IT and business functions.
- Change Management and Process Improvement: Experience leading organizational change and business process optimization initiatives.
- Analytical and Communication Skills: Strong data analysis, reporting, and executive communication skills with the ability to present complex information clearly.
Preferred:
- MBA or equivalent preferred.
- 10 or more years of experience in IT program management, PMO leadership, or business process management, with increasing responsibility in complex enterprise environments preferred.
- Industry Experience: Experience in pharmaceutical, biotechnology, healthcare, or other regulated industries preferred. PMP preferred.
Additional Information
Applicable only to applicants applying to a position in any location with pay disclosure requirements under state or local law:
- The compensation range described below is the range of possible base pay compensation that the Company believes in good faith it will pay for this role at the time of this posting based on the job grade for this position. Individual compensation paid within this range will depend on many factors including geographic location, and we may ultimately pay more or less than the posted range. This range may be modified in the future.
- We offer a comprehensive package of benefits including paid time off (vacation, holidays, sick), medical/dental/vision insurance and 401(k) to eligible employees.
- This job is eligible to participate in our long-term incentive programs.
Note: No amount of pay is considered to be wages or compensation until such amount is earned, vested, and determinable. The amount and availability of any bonus, commission, incentive, benefits, or any other form of compensation and benefits that are allocable to a particular employee remains in the Company's sole and absolute discretion unless and until paid and may be modified at the Company’s sole and absolute discretion, consistent with applicable law.
AbbVie is an equal opportunity employer and is committed to operating with integrity, driving innovation, transforming lives and serving our community. Equal Opportunity Employer/Veterans/Disabled.
US & Puerto Rico only - to learn more, visit https://www.abbvie.com/join-us/equal-employment-opportunity-employer.html
US & Puerto Rico applicants seeking a reasonable accommodation, click here to learn more:
https://www.abbvie.com/join-us/reasonable-accommodations.html
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Get Access To All JobsTips for Finding E-3 Visa Sponsorship as a Business Office Associate
Verify your degree meets specialty occupation
The E-3 visa requires a bachelor's degree directly relevant to the role. A business administration, finance, or accounting degree supports most Business Office Associate applications. A general arts degree paired with unrelated experience may not satisfy the specialty occupation standard.
Target employers with existing LCA filing history
Search the DOL's Office of Foreign Labor Certification disclosure data to identify employers who have previously filed Labor Condition Applications for business operations roles. Prior LCA activity signals that the employer understands the E-3 sponsorship process and its administrative requirements.
Frame your Australian experience in U.S. context
Translate credentials familiar to Australian employers, such as roles at a Big Four firm or ASX-listed company, into terms U.S. hiring managers recognize. Explicitly connect your business operations background to the responsibilities listed in the job description to strengthen the specialty occupation argument.
Use Migrate Mate's E-3 filing service for your paperwork
Once you have an offer, use Migrate Mate's E-3 filing service to handle your LCA and visa paperwork end-to-end. This covers DOL certification, consulate preparation, and document review so your start date isn't delayed by filing errors.
Clarify sponsorship scope before accepting an offer
Confirm the employer will file and certify the LCA with DOL before your consulate appointment, not just support your application in principle. Some smaller employers conflate letter-writing with full sponsorship. Get the scope of employer obligations confirmed in writing.
Account for LCA certification in your start date timeline
DOL typically certifies a Business Office Associate LCA within seven business days, but your consulate appointment wait time adds to that. Build at least four to six weeks between your accepted offer and proposed start date to avoid rescheduling pressure.
E-3 Visa Business Office Associate: Frequently Asked Questions
How do I find Business Office Associate jobs that offer E-3 visa sponsorship?
Migrate Mate is built specifically to surface U.S. jobs with E-3 sponsorship for Australian professionals. Searching there filters roles by visa eligibility so you're not manually vetting each employer. You can focus your outreach on companies that have already demonstrated willingness to sponsor, rather than raising the visa question from scratch in every application.
How much does it cost to get an E-3 visa?
Migrate Mate's E-3 filing service covers the entire process for $499, including the Labor Condition Application, visa document preparation, and consulate appointment guidance. Traditional immigration lawyers charge $2,000–$5,000+ for the same work. The E-3 has less paperwork than most work visas, so paying thousands for legal help is usually unnecessary.
Does a Business Office Associate role qualify as a specialty occupation for E-3 purposes?
It can, but the job description determines eligibility, not the title alone. The role must normally require a bachelor's degree in a specific field such as business administration, accounting, or finance. If the posting states a degree is preferred rather than required, or accepts any field of study, USCIS may not treat it as a specialty occupation. Review the job description carefully before applying.
How does the E-3 visa compare to the H-1B for Business Office Associate roles?
For Australian professionals, the E-3 is substantially more accessible. There is no lottery, no annual cap backlog, and the 10,500-visa annual allocation has never been fully used. The H-1B requires registration in a randomized lottery with a roughly 25 percent selection rate. Both require a specialty occupation job offer and a bachelor's degree, but the E-3 lets you start employment as soon as your consulate appointment is approved.
Can I change employers while on an E-3 in a Business Office Associate role?
Yes, but you need a new LCA and a new visa stamp before starting with the new employer. Your E-3 status is tied to the specific employer and position. If your visa stamp still has validity and the new role meets the specialty occupation standard, the consulate appointment process is the same as your initial application. Plan for a four to six week transition window.