E-3 Visa Project Executive Jobs
Project Executive roles in the U.S. qualify for E-3 visa sponsorship when the position requires a bachelor's degree in a relevant field such as business, construction management, or engineering. The E-3 has no lottery and renews every two years, making it a practical path for Australian professionals managing complex programs and stakeholder portfolios.
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Morgan Stanley is a leading global financial services firm providing a wide range of investment banking, securities, investment management and wealth management services. The Firm's employees serve clients worldwide including corporations, governments and individuals from more than 1,200 offices in 43 countries.
As a market leader, the talent and passion of our people is critical to our success. Together, we share a common set of values rooted in integrity, excellence and strong team ethic. Morgan Stanley can provide a superior foundation for building a professional career - a place for people to learn, to achieve and grow. A philosophy that balances personal lifestyles, perspectives and needs is an important part of our culture.
Primary Responsibilities
As a member of Business Transformation Services (BTS), this individual will provide program management support for select strategic initiatives, regulatory change, or integration efforts. This role will coordinate across a multi-disciplinary team with a key focus on program delivery, risk monitoring, scope management, budgetary tracking and management reporting.
Key responsibilities will include but will not be limited to the following:
- Working with all functional disciplines impacted by the project to ensure ‘end to end’ planning is comprehensive and results in a project plan that will achieve stated goals of project
- Create a governance structure for managing complex programs that involve multiple business, technology and control partners
- Working with key business partners, build and maintain a program roadmap that can be used to drive delivery priorities
- Manage dependencies with legal, risk and compliance partners
- Provide transparency to stakeholders into progress towards project goals
- Ensure comprehensive documentation of requirements, assumptions, changes in scope etc. associated with project and establish an audit trail to demonstrate these activities have been addressed
- Provide mechanisms to capture & monitor remediation of any potential risks. In addition, enable appropriate escalation of any item that may impact timely delivery or cause a change to the agreed scope of project
- Monitor project costs and resource allocations to ensure investment is used in the best interests of Firm
- Ensure accurate and consistent reporting of activity, across all governance forums outside of direct control
- Ensure comprehensive documentation of requirements, assumptions, changes in scope etc. associated with project and establish an audit trail to demonstrate these activities have been addressed
- Manage project managers and consultants to deliver against firm priorities
Qualifications
- BS/BA degree required. Advanced degrees a plus.
- A minimum of 10 years of professional experience in project management, product management or technology
- Professional experience in the financial services industry, Wealth Management, FinTech, or management consulting
- Occasional travel may be required
- Proven ability to manage delivery/execution of a wide range of tasks and initiatives
- Proven experience developing partnerships with and successfully coordinating across various Business, Technology, Operations and Control partners and stakeholders
- Ability to lead and influence cross-functional teams where there is no direct reporting chain
- Strong written and verbal communications skills, ability to interact at all levels of the organization and tailor messages appropriately
- Strong presentation skills, including ability to create polished PowerPoint presentations for various levels of management
- Independent self-starter who can manage multiple activities to aggressive deadlines
- Eagerness to learn the business and understand detailed technical requirements
- Experience managing major organizational change programs, such as merger integrations or corporate restructure
- Experience working with cross functional teams, including product management, UX, technology, analytics, marketing, risk and compliance.
- Highly skilled in Microsoft Excel, PowerPoint, Word and SharePoint
What you can expect from Morgan Stanley:
We have a track record of innovation and passion for unlocking new opportunities, we help our clients raise, manage and allocate capital. We do this by offering a wide range of investment banking, securities, wealth management and asset management services. All that we do at Morgan Stanley is driven by our five core values: do the right thing, put clients first, lead with exceptional ideas, commit to diversity and inclusion, and give back. These aren’t just beliefs, they guide the decisions we make every day, ensuring we do what's best for our clients, communities and more than 80,000 employees around the world. And at the core of our success are the people who drive it - relentless collaborators and creative thinkers who are fueled by diverse thinking and experiences. Wherever you are in our 1,200 global offices, you’ll have the opportunity to work alongside the best and the brightest in an environment where you are empowered to achieve your full potential. We are proud to support our employees and their families at every point along their work-life journey, offering some of the most attractive and comprehensive employee benefits and perks in the industry.
WHAT YOU CAN EXPECT FROM MORGAN STANLEY:
At Morgan Stanley, we raise, manage and allocate capital for our clients – helping them reach their goals. We do it in a way that’s differentiated – and we’ve done that for 90 years. Our values - putting clients first, doing the right thing, leading with exceptional ideas, committing to diversity and inclusion, and giving back - aren’t just beliefs, they guide the decisions we make every day to do what's best for our clients, communities and more than 80,000 employees in 1,200 offices across 42 countries. At Morgan Stanley, you’ll find an opportunity to work alongside the best and the brightest, in an environment where you are supported and empowered. Our teams are relentless collaborators and creative thinkers, fueled by their diverse backgrounds and experiences. We are proud to support our employees and their families at every point along their work-life journey, offering some of the most attractive and comprehensive employee benefits and perks in the industry. There’s also ample opportunity to move about the business for those who show passion and grit in their work.
Expected base pay rates for the role will be between $150,000 and $250,000 per year at the commencement of employment. However, base pay if hired will be determined on an individualized basis and is only part of the total compensation package, which, depending on the position, may also include commission earnings, incentive compensation, discretionary bonuses, other short and long-term incentive packages, and other Morgan Stanley sponsored benefit programs.
Morgan Stanley is an equal opportunity employer committed to building and maintaining a workforce that is diverse in experience and background. Our recruiting efforts reflect our strong commitment to a culture of inclusion, where individuals are hired, developed, and advanced based on their skills and talents.
Our workforce reflects a broad cross-section of the global communities in which we operate, bringing a variety of backgrounds, talents, perspectives, and experiences.
Description
Morgan Stanley is a leading global financial services firm providing a wide range of investment banking, securities, investment management and wealth management services. The Firm's employees serve clients worldwide including corporations, governments and individuals from more than 1,200 offices in 43 countries.
As a market leader, the talent and passion of our people is critical to our success. Together, we share a common set of values rooted in integrity, excellence and strong team ethic. Morgan Stanley can provide a superior foundation for building a professional career - a place for people to learn, to achieve and grow. A philosophy that balances personal lifestyles, perspectives and needs is an important part of our culture.
Primary Responsibilities
As a member of Business Transformation Services (BTS), this individual will provide program management support for select strategic initiatives, regulatory change, or integration efforts. This role will coordinate across a multi-disciplinary team with a key focus on program delivery, risk monitoring, scope management, budgetary tracking and management reporting.
Key responsibilities will include but will not be limited to the following:
- Working with all functional disciplines impacted by the project to ensure ‘end to end’ planning is comprehensive and results in a project plan that will achieve stated goals of project
- Create a governance structure for managing complex programs that involve multiple business, technology and control partners
- Working with key business partners, build and maintain a program roadmap that can be used to drive delivery priorities
- Manage dependencies with legal, risk and compliance partners
- Provide transparency to stakeholders into progress towards project goals
- Ensure comprehensive documentation of requirements, assumptions, changes in scope etc. associated with project and establish an audit trail to demonstrate these activities have been addressed
- Provide mechanisms to capture & monitor remediation of any potential risks. In addition, enable appropriate escalation of any item that may impact timely delivery or cause a change to the agreed scope of project
- Monitor project costs and resource allocations to ensure investment is used in the best interests of Firm
- Ensure accurate and consistent reporting of activity, across all governance forums outside of direct control
- Ensure comprehensive documentation of requirements, assumptions, changes in scope etc. associated with project and establish an audit trail to demonstrate these activities have been addressed
- Manage project managers and consultants to deliver against firm priorities
Qualifications
- BS/BA degree required. Advanced degrees a plus.
- A minimum of 10 years of professional experience in project management, product management or technology
- Professional experience in the financial services industry, Wealth Management, FinTech, or management consulting
- Occasional travel may be required
- Proven ability to manage delivery/execution of a wide range of tasks and initiatives
- Proven experience developing partnerships with and successfully coordinating across various Business, Technology, Operations and Control partners and stakeholders
- Ability to lead and influence cross-functional teams where there is no direct reporting chain
- Strong written and verbal communications skills, ability to interact at all levels of the organization and tailor messages appropriately
- Strong presentation skills, including ability to create polished PowerPoint presentations for various levels of management
- Independent self-starter who can manage multiple activities to aggressive deadlines
- Eagerness to learn the business and understand detailed technical requirements
- Experience managing major organizational change programs, such as merger integrations or corporate restructure
- Experience working with cross functional teams, including product management, UX, technology, analytics, marketing, risk and compliance.
- Highly skilled in Microsoft Excel, PowerPoint, Word and SharePoint
What you can expect from Morgan Stanley:
We have a track record of innovation and passion for unlocking new opportunities, we help our clients raise, manage and allocate capital. We do this by offering a wide range of investment banking, securities, wealth management and asset management services. All that we do at Morgan Stanley is driven by our five core values: do the right thing, put clients first, lead with exceptional ideas, commit to diversity and inclusion, and give back. These aren’t just beliefs, they guide the decisions we make every day, ensuring we do what's best for our clients, communities and more than 80,000 employees around the world. And at the core of our success are the people who drive it - relentless collaborators and creative thinkers who are fueled by diverse thinking and experiences. Wherever you are in our 1,200 global offices, you’ll have the opportunity to work alongside the best and the brightest in an environment where you are empowered to achieve your full potential. We are proud to support our employees and their families at every point along their work-life journey, offering some of the most attractive and comprehensive employee benefits and perks in the industry.
WHAT YOU CAN EXPECT FROM MORGAN STANLEY:
At Morgan Stanley, we raise, manage and allocate capital for our clients – helping them reach their goals. We do it in a way that’s differentiated – and we’ve done that for 90 years. Our values - putting clients first, doing the right thing, leading with exceptional ideas, committing to diversity and inclusion, and giving back - aren’t just beliefs, they guide the decisions we make every day to do what's best for our clients, communities and more than 80,000 employees in 1,200 offices across 42 countries. At Morgan Stanley, you’ll find an opportunity to work alongside the best and the brightest, in an environment where you are supported and empowered. Our teams are relentless collaborators and creative thinkers, fueled by their diverse backgrounds and experiences. We are proud to support our employees and their families at every point along their work-life journey, offering some of the most attractive and comprehensive employee benefits and perks in the industry. There’s also ample opportunity to move about the business for those who show passion and grit in their work.
Expected base pay rates for the role will be between $150,000 and $250,000 per year at the commencement of employment. However, base pay if hired will be determined on an individualized basis and is only part of the total compensation package, which, depending on the position, may also include commission earnings, incentive compensation, discretionary bonuses, other short and long-term incentive packages, and other Morgan Stanley sponsored benefit programs.
Morgan Stanley is an equal opportunity employer committed to building and maintaining a workforce that is diverse in experience and background. Our recruiting efforts reflect our strong commitment to a culture of inclusion, where individuals are hired, developed, and advanced based on their skills and talents.
Our workforce reflects a broad cross-section of the global communities in which we operate, bringing a variety of backgrounds, talents, perspectives, and experiences.
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Frame your credentials for U.S. specialty occupation
Australian three-year bachelor's degrees are generally accepted as equivalent to U.S. four-year degrees, but your offer letter must tie your specific qualification to the Project Executive role. A vague job description that accepts any degree field can sink an E-3 visa application.
Target employers with active LCA filing history
Search the DOL's Office of Foreign Labor Certification disclosure data to identify construction, infrastructure, and professional services firms that have filed LCAs for project management roles. Prior LCA filings signal an employer already understands the sponsorship process.
Clarify multi-site scope before your employer files the LCA
Project Executive roles often span multiple worksites or client sites. Your employer must file an LCA that covers all intended work locations, and USCIS scrutinizes roles with no fixed primary worksite. Get the worksite structure confirmed in writing before the LCA is submitted.
Use Migrate Mate's E-3 filing service to handle your LCA and visa paperwork
Once you have an offer, Migrate Mate's E-3 filing service manages the LCA certification with DOL and prepares your full consulate package. This removes the coordination burden from your employer and reduces the risk of documentation errors that delay your start date.
Negotiate your start date around LCA certification timing
DOL certifies most LCAs within seven business days, but your employer can't submit your consulate application until certification is complete. Build at least three weeks of buffer between your offer acceptance and proposed start date to absorb any DOL review delays.
Address contract and client arrangements in your visa documents
If your Project Executive role involves placement at a client site, your employer must demonstrate it retains day-to-day control over your work. USCIS has denied E-3 petitions where the end client appeared to be the true employer, so document the supervision structure clearly.
E-3 Visa Project Executive: Frequently Asked Questions
Where can I find Project Executive jobs with E-3 visa sponsorship?
Migrate Mate is built specifically for Australian professionals searching for U.S. roles with E-3 sponsorship. Unlike general job boards, it filters for employers with active E-3 and LCA filing history, so you can focus on Project Executive opportunities where sponsorship is already a realistic outcome rather than an untested ask.
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 Project Executive role qualify as a specialty occupation for the E-3?
Yes, provided the position genuinely requires at least a bachelor's degree in a specific field such as construction management, civil engineering, business administration, or a related discipline. The role must require that degree as a minimum entry requirement, not just list it as preferred. Generic senior management roles that accept any degree field are harder to qualify and may require additional documentation from your employer explaining the nexus between the degree and the duties.
How does the E-3 compare to the H-1B for Project Executive roles?
The E-3 has no annual cap and no lottery, so you can apply at any point in the year as soon as you have a job offer and a certified LCA. H-1B visa has an 85,000-slot annual cap with a random selection lottery, meaning most applicants who aren't selected must wait until the next fiscal year. For a Project Executive role with a time-sensitive start date, the E-3's predictability is a practical advantage the H-1B can't match.
Can I transfer my E-3 if I move to a new employer or project?
Yes, but the process restarts from the beginning. Your new employer must file a fresh LCA with DOL and you'll need a new E-3 visa stamp if your current stamp has expired or will expire before you could travel. If you're already in the U.S. on E-3 status, you can begin working for the new employer once the new LCA is certified, but USCIS recommends your new employer also file an I-129 petition to formally update your status record. Plan the transition with enough lead time to avoid a gap in work authorization.