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Producer roles in the U.S. qualify for E-3 visa sponsorship when the position requires a degree in a specific field such as film, media, or communications. The E-3 has no lottery and renews every two years, making it a practical long-term path for Australian producers building careers in American media and entertainment.
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Producer (Contract)
Please note that this is a contract role providing services to Microsoft through external staffing partners of Allegis Global Solutions. If you are selected for this role, you will be employed by AGS and will not be an employee of Microsoft.
Summary
We are seeking an experienced Technical Program Manager or Producer to join a fast-paced Engineering Systems team supporting one of the world's most beloved gaming franchises. In this role, you will serve as the operational backbone of a high-performing engineering team — facilitating sprint ceremonies, managing delivery schedules, tracking team velocity, and ensuring that builds, tests, and engineering systems run smoothly for developers. You will act as a critical bridge between creative artists, programmers, QA, and executive stakeholders, keeping cross-functional work aligned and moving forward with clarity and precision. This is a fully remote, 18-month contract engagement operating on Pacific Standard Time hours.
Job Responsibilities:
- Facilitate sprint ceremonies including stand-ups, sprint planning, triage sessions, office hours, and retrospectives — both live and asynchronously
- Create and maintain sprint and milestone dashboards, calendars, trackers, and transition checklists
- Own feature delivery schedules and work item assignments, ensuring accurate tracking and timely updates
- Create user story stubs, tasks, and bugs in collaboration with leads and PMs; scrub the backlog and clear stale work
- Prepare meeting invites, agendas, pre-reads, and status questions; update work items with decisions, owners, status, and next steps
- Maintain action logs, reminders, and workflows; proactively follow up on blocked or at-risk work
- Identify, escalate, and manage risks, dependencies, and blockers while maintaining up-to-date documentation in ADO
- Represent features or workstreams in release forums alongside leads and PMs
- Review release queries, clear stale work, update fields, and confirm next actions
- Consolidate changelog review posts, track feedback and open items, and confirm follow-up with feature owners
- Partner with QA to coordinate validation and test plans, reproductions, regression tracking, and release dependencies
- Track critical-path work, validation dependencies, readiness signals, release risks, and unresolved bugs
- Coordinate dependencies, partner commitments, and technical initiatives across teams; escalate decisions when needed
Requirements
- 5–7 years of experience in technical program management, production, product management, data analysis, or product development
- 4–7 years of experience managing cross-functional and/or cross-team projects in a technical environment
- Prior experience as a Producer or TPM within a gaming studio is strongly preferred
- Demonstrated track record of stable, long-term tenure in previous roles with consistent delivery outcomes
- Bachelor's Degree in Engineering, Computer Science, Business, or a related field; equivalent practical experience will be considered
- Agile or Scrum certification (e.g., CSM, SAFe, PMP) is a plus
- Deep familiarity with project management and collaboration tools such as Azure DevOps (ADO), Jira, or Confluence for task tracking, sprint planning, and pipeline documentation
- Strong working knowledge of Agile and Scrum frameworks, including managing team velocity, capacity planning, and milestone delivery
- Proven ability to bridge communication gaps between creative, technical, and executive stakeholders
- Capacity to motivate cross-functional teams and resolve conflicts effectively under tight deadlines
- Strong organizational skills with the ability to manage multiple workstreams, priorities, and dependencies simultaneously
- Excellent written and verbal communication skills for preparing agendas, status updates, and documentation
- Ability to adapt quickly to change and thrive in a fast-evolving, dynamic environment
- Experience coordinating release processes, QA validation cycles, and cross-team technical initiatives
Additional Details:
- Location: Remote
- Duration: 8 months
- Pay Range*: $39 - $44.50 per hour
- Weekly Schedule: 40 hours
- Job Status: Non-Exempt
- Application Deadline: Apply within 72 hours of the posting date to ensure consideration.
This role is eligible for the following benefits:
- Medical, dental & vision
- Hospital plans
- 401(k) Retirement Plan – Pre-tax and Roth post-tax contributions available
- Life Insurance (Company paid Basic Life and AD&D as well as voluntary Life & AD&D for the employee and dependents)
- Company paid short and long-term disability
- Health & Dependent Care Spending Accounts (HSA & DCFSA)
- Employee Assistance Program
- Time Off/Leave (PTO, Allegis Group Paid Family Leave, Parental Leave)
Benefits are subject to change and may be subject to specific elections, plan, or program terms.
AGS is an Equal Opportunity Employer and will consider all applications without regard to race, sex, age, color, religion, national origin, veteran status, disability, sexual orientation, gender identity, genetic information or any characteristic protected by law.
If you require a reasonable accommodation related to the application or interview process due to a disability, please email accommodation@allegisglobalsolutions.com. This inbox is monitored solely for accommodation requests. For questions about open roles or to apply, please submit your application through the job posting, as this inbox is not monitored by recruiters and applications sent here will not be reviewed.
In accordance with the Immigration Reform and Control Act of 1986, employment is contingent upon verification of identity and authorization to work in the United States. All persons hired will be required to complete Form I-9 and provide acceptable documentation as required by law.
Please note that we may use artificial intelligence (AI) tools to screen, assess, or select applicants for this position. These tools may analyze application materials and assist our team in identifying candidates whose qualifications best match the requirements of the role. If you have questions about our use of AI in the hiring process, or would like more information, please contact us.
We reserve the right to pay above or below the posted wage based on factors unrelated to protected classifications.
Individual compensation offered for this position within this range will depend on many factors, including qualifications, skills, relevant experience, job knowledge, geographic location, internal equity, and other pertinent job-related factors.
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Get Access To All JobsTips for Finding E-3 Visa Sponsorship as a Producer
Frame your reel for specialty occupation
U.S. consular officers assess whether your Producer role requires a specific bachelor's degree, not just broad creative experience. Structure your portfolio and credential documents to show the direct link between your degree field and the production work you'll be doing.
Target employers with LCA filing history
Studios, networks, and production companies that have filed Labor Condition Applications before are already familiar with E-3 visa sponsorship requirements. Search DOL's public disclosure data to identify which employers in your target sector have a track record of sponsoring work visas.
Get your Australian degree assessed early
A three-year Australian bachelor's in film, media, or communications is generally accepted as equivalent to a U.S. four-year degree, but your employer's attorney may request a formal credential evaluation. Commission this before you receive an offer so it doesn't delay your LCA filing.
Negotiate the sponsorship conversation at offer stage
Many U.S. production employers haven't sponsored an E-3 specifically, even if they've hired on H-1B visa. Bring the distinction to the table: no lottery, no cap, employer costs are lower, and the LCA certifies quickly. Addressing this at offer stage prevents the sponsorship question from stalling negotiations.
Use Migrate Mate's E-3 filing service for your LCA
The LCA must be certified by DOL before you can book your consulate appointment, and errors in the job title or wage level can trigger delays. Migrate Mate's E-3 filing service handles the LCA, visa paperwork, and consulate preparation so the process moves without gaps.
Plan your consulate timing around production cycles
U.S. productions often have hard start dates tied to pre-production schedules. Book your consulate appointment in Sydney, Melbourne, or Perth immediately after your LCA is certified, not after you've confirmed a start date, to avoid slipping past your employer's hiring window.
E-3 Visa Producer: Frequently Asked Questions
How do I find Producer jobs that offer E-3 visa sponsorship?
Migrate Mate is built specifically for this search, letting you filter Producer roles by employers with E-3 sponsorship history so you're not applying cold to companies that have never navigated the process. Most general job boards don't surface sponsorship status at all, which means you can't tell whether a listing is realistic for an Australian applicant until you're already in the interview process.
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 Producer role qualify as a specialty occupation for the E-3?
It depends on how the position is defined. A Producer role qualifies when the employer can demonstrate that the job normally requires a bachelor's degree in a specific field such as film production, communications, or media studies, and that your degree matches. Generalist production coordinator roles that accept any degree are harder to support. The job description your employer writes for the LCA filing is critical to establishing this.
How does the E-3 compare to H-1B for Producer roles?
The E-3 has no annual lottery, no cap, and no random selection process, which means an employer who wants to hire you can do so in any calendar year rather than waiting on a lottery outcome. For Producers working in competitive production cycles with specific start dates, this is a practical advantage. The E-3 is limited to Australian citizens, while the H-1B is open to any nationality, but if you're Australian the E-3 is the faster and more predictable path.
Can I change employers or productions on an E-3 visa?
Yes, but each new employer must file a new LCA and your visa is tied to that specific employer's sponsorship. If you move between a studio, network, or production company, the new employer needs to start the process from scratch. You can begin working for the new employer once the LCA is certified and, if you're already in the U.S., after you've returned to Australia for a new visa stamp reflecting the updated sponsorship.