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Global Project Manager roles qualify for E-3 visa sponsorship as specialty occupations requiring a bachelor's degree in project management, business, engineering, or a related field. Australian nationals can secure two-year E-3 status with no lottery and renew indefinitely, making long-term U.S. project leadership careers straightforward to plan.
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Get Access To All JobsABOUT LATHAM & WATKINS:
Latham & Watkins is one of the world’s leading global law firms advising the businesses and institutions that drive the global economy. We are the market leaders in major financial and business centers around the world. Our investment in people, commitment to innovation, and focus on the future empower you to build an incredible career and thrive as an exceptional professional in a supportive culture. If you aspire to be the best, and work with the best, this is where you belong.
ABOUT THE ROLE:
The Global Information Governance Operations Project Lead is an integral part of Latham’s Global Information Governance (IG) team. This role will be responsible for supporting the workflow of a team responsible for assisting IG staff across the firm with the review, organization, management, retention, and disposition of information, while supporting other team members on all projects and other work handled by the IG Operations Center team to include participation in virtual teams. This role will be located in our Washington, DC office. Please note that this role may be eligible for a flexible working schedule that allows for a hybrid and in-office presence after the first two weeks of employment.
Responsibilities:
Other key responsibilities include:
- Working with relevant Technology department personnel to properly configure and conduct IG-related reviews using litigation support applications
- Assisting the Senior Manager with providing centrally coordinated support to practice office IG Operations departments and offices without dedicated IG Operations personnel
- Managing or contributing to global file intake, release, disposition, and data access projects; ensuring compliance with policies, and ensuring completion of the process; responding to questions, and providing instruction and training as needed
- Advising attorneys, legal professionals and staff about information management best practices, data privacy and security issues, and other risk management issues
- Guiding the IG Operations Center in supporting records retention and disposition virtual teams; identifying files for retention, facilitating communication with attorneys and clients regarding file disposition, and ensuring accurate maintenance of records related to file disposition
- Protecting and maintaining any highly sensitive, confidential, privileged, financial, and/or proprietary information that Latham & Watkins retains
QUALIFICATIONS
We’d love to hear from you if you:
- Display strong leadership skills in organizing, planning, problem-solving, and decision-making to effectively support junior staff
- Demonstrate the ability to guide and ensure the compliance and accuracy of others' work
- Possess extensive knowledge of information governance, data security and privacy principles, best practices, and procedures
And have:
- A bachelor’s degree
- An advanced degree, preferably
- A CRM, IGP, and/or CIPP certification
- A minimum of five (5) years of relevant records and information management experience, preferably at a law firm
- Experience in other law firm positions having significant document organizational responsibilities may be considered in lieu of directly related Information Governance or Records experience
- A minimum of two (2) years of supervisory experience
BENEFITS & ADDITIONAL INFORMATION:
Successful candidates will not only be provided with an outstanding career opportunity and welcoming environment, but will also be provided with a generous total compensation package with bonuses awarded in recognition of both individual and firm performance. Eligible employees can participate in Latham’s comprehensive benefit program which includes:
- Healthcare, life and disability insurance
- A generous 401k plan
- At least 11 paid holidays per year, and a PTO program that accrues 23 days during the first year of employment and grows with tenure
- Well-being programs (e.g. mental health services, mindfulness and resiliency, medical resources, well-being events, and more)
- Professional development programs
- Employee discounts
- Affinity groups, networks, and coalitions for lawyers and staff
Latham & Watkins is an equal opportunity employer. The Firm prohibits discrimination against any employee or applicant for employment on the basis of race (including, but not limited to, hair texture and protective hairstyles), color, religion, sex, age, national origin, sexual orientation, gender identity, veteran status (including veterans of the Vietnam era), gender expression, marital status, or any other characteristic or condition protected by applicable statute.
Please click here to review your rights under U.S. employment laws.
PAY RANGE:
- Pay Range: USD $120,000.00 - USD $130,000.00 /Yr.
ABOUT LATHAM & WATKINS:
Latham & Watkins is one of the world’s leading global law firms advising the businesses and institutions that drive the global economy. We are the market leaders in major financial and business centers around the world. Our investment in people, commitment to innovation, and focus on the future empower you to build an incredible career and thrive as an exceptional professional in a supportive culture. If you aspire to be the best, and work with the best, this is where you belong.
ABOUT THE ROLE:
The Global Information Governance Operations Project Lead is an integral part of Latham’s Global Information Governance (IG) team. This role will be responsible for supporting the workflow of a team responsible for assisting IG staff across the firm with the review, organization, management, retention, and disposition of information, while supporting other team members on all projects and other work handled by the IG Operations Center team to include participation in virtual teams. This role will be located in our Washington, DC office. Please note that this role may be eligible for a flexible working schedule that allows for a hybrid and in-office presence after the first two weeks of employment.
Responsibilities:
Other key responsibilities include:
- Working with relevant Technology department personnel to properly configure and conduct IG-related reviews using litigation support applications
- Assisting the Senior Manager with providing centrally coordinated support to practice office IG Operations departments and offices without dedicated IG Operations personnel
- Managing or contributing to global file intake, release, disposition, and data access projects; ensuring compliance with policies, and ensuring completion of the process; responding to questions, and providing instruction and training as needed
- Advising attorneys, legal professionals and staff about information management best practices, data privacy and security issues, and other risk management issues
- Guiding the IG Operations Center in supporting records retention and disposition virtual teams; identifying files for retention, facilitating communication with attorneys and clients regarding file disposition, and ensuring accurate maintenance of records related to file disposition
- Protecting and maintaining any highly sensitive, confidential, privileged, financial, and/or proprietary information that Latham & Watkins retains
QUALIFICATIONS
We’d love to hear from you if you:
- Display strong leadership skills in organizing, planning, problem-solving, and decision-making to effectively support junior staff
- Demonstrate the ability to guide and ensure the compliance and accuracy of others' work
- Possess extensive knowledge of information governance, data security and privacy principles, best practices, and procedures
And have:
- A bachelor’s degree
- An advanced degree, preferably
- A CRM, IGP, and/or CIPP certification
- A minimum of five (5) years of relevant records and information management experience, preferably at a law firm
- Experience in other law firm positions having significant document organizational responsibilities may be considered in lieu of directly related Information Governance or Records experience
- A minimum of two (2) years of supervisory experience
BENEFITS & ADDITIONAL INFORMATION:
Successful candidates will not only be provided with an outstanding career opportunity and welcoming environment, but will also be provided with a generous total compensation package with bonuses awarded in recognition of both individual and firm performance. Eligible employees can participate in Latham’s comprehensive benefit program which includes:
- Healthcare, life and disability insurance
- A generous 401k plan
- At least 11 paid holidays per year, and a PTO program that accrues 23 days during the first year of employment and grows with tenure
- Well-being programs (e.g. mental health services, mindfulness and resiliency, medical resources, well-being events, and more)
- Professional development programs
- Employee discounts
- Affinity groups, networks, and coalitions for lawyers and staff
Latham & Watkins is an equal opportunity employer. The Firm prohibits discrimination against any employee or applicant for employment on the basis of race (including, but not limited to, hair texture and protective hairstyles), color, religion, sex, age, national origin, sexual orientation, gender identity, veteran status (including veterans of the Vietnam era), gender expression, marital status, or any other characteristic or condition protected by applicable statute.
Please click here to review your rights under U.S. employment laws.
PAY RANGE:
- Pay Range: USD $120,000.00 - USD $130,000.00 /Yr.
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Get Access To All JobsTips for Finding E-3 Visa Sponsorship as a Global Project Manager
Align your credentials to specialty occupation standards
U.S. consular officers assess whether your degree field directly relates to global project management. A bachelor's in engineering, business, or IT maps cleanly. If your Australian degree is in an unrelated field, document your progressive project management experience to bridge the gap.
Target employers with active LCA filing history
Search DOL's Labor Condition Application disclosure data for companies that have previously filed LCAs for project manager roles. Employers with existing LCA experience understand the process and are far less likely to withdraw an offer due to unfamiliarity with E-3 visa requirements.
Brief your hiring manager on E-3 before the offer stage
Many U.S. employers conflate E-3 with H-1B visa and assume a lottery is involved. Clarify early that the E-3 has a 10,500 annual cap that has never been exhausted, no lottery, and a DOL processing timeline of around seven business days for LCA certification.
Use Migrate Mate's E-3 filing service for your LCA and paperwork
Global project manager roles often involve complex job duty descriptions that must satisfy specialty occupation requirements. Use Migrate Mate's E-3 filing service to handle your LCA filing, DS-160, and consulate preparation so nothing is misfiled under pressure.
Negotiate a start date that accommodates consulate scheduling
E-3 visas are issued at Australian consulates, not through a change-of-status process if you're applying from Australia. Build at least four to six weeks of buffer between your signed offer and your proposed start date to account for interview scheduling and passport return time.
Confirm your employer is prepared to sign the LCA as the petitioner
The LCA requires your employer to certify the offered wage meets DOL prevailing wage standards for the project manager role and location. Verify with HR that they have a registered DOL FLAG account and are willing to file before you resign from your current position.
E-3 Visa Global Project Manager: Frequently Asked Questions
Where can I find Global Project Manager jobs with E-3 visa sponsorship?
Migrate Mate lists Global Project Manager roles from employers with E-3 visa sponsorship history. Searching through Migrate Mate lets you filter specifically for companies that have filed LCAs for project management positions, which removes the guesswork of approaching employers who have never sponsored an Australian national before.
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 Global Project Manager role qualify as a specialty occupation for the E-3?
Yes, provided the position genuinely requires a bachelor's degree or higher in a specific field such as project management, business administration, engineering, or information technology. Roles where any unrelated degree is accepted as sufficient may face scrutiny at the consulate. Your job offer letter should specify the degree requirement explicitly to support your specialty occupation claim.
How does the E-3 compare to the H-1B for Global Project Manager roles?
The E-3 has a significant practical advantage for Australian nationals: there is no lottery, the annual cap of 10,500 visas has never been filled, and your employer can file an LCA with the DOL and have it certified in roughly seven business days. The H-1B involves a lottery with selection rates well below 50%, making the E-3 the more reliable path for project managers who already have a U.S. offer in hand.
Can I switch employers on an E-3 while working as a Global Project Manager?
Yes, but you need a new LCA and visa issuance tied to your new employer before you begin work. The E-3 is employer-specific, so you cannot simply transfer your existing visa status. If your new employer is ready to move quickly, the LCA certification process typically takes around seven business days, after which you'll schedule a new consulate appointment in Australia.