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Company Description
It started with a simple idea: what if surgery could be less invasive and recovery less painful? Nearly 30 years later, that question still fuels everything we do at Intuitive. As a global leader in robotic-assisted surgery and minimally invasive care, our technologies—like the da Vinci surgical system and Ion—have transformed how care is delivered for millions of patients worldwide.
We’re a team of engineers, clinicians, and innovators united by one purpose: to make surgery smarter, safer, and more human. Every day, our work helps care teams perform with greater precision and patients recover faster, improving outcomes around the world.
The problems we solve demand creativity, rigor, and collaboration. The work is challenging, but deeply meaningful—because every improvement we make has the potential to change a life.
If you’re ready to contribute to something bigger than yourself and help transform the future of healthcare, you’ll find your purpose here.
Job Description
Primary Function of Position
We are looking for a highly effective customer service-oriented Program Manager who will own the success of managing the Cost Savings portfolio. This Program Manager will work across multiple business units and product lines to manage both the yearly portfolio goals, and concurrently build out long range roadmaps. The Program Manager should have a unique set of talents ranging from standard PM skills, data analysis & visualization, and the ability to design and influence adoption of new business processes. This individual is expected to deliver business results through effective project planning, data analytics, risk management and communications with all our stakeholder ranging from the working teams to the executive management. The Program Manager must have a wide breadth of understanding from engineering product lifecycle, material change management, supply continuity, and the ability to both interpret and communicate project risks impact to the business.
Essential Job Duties
- Manage the Cost Reduction portfolios to ensure data integrity with the stakeholders to accurately estimate the projected cost savings
- Synthesize large amounts of portfolio data, distill to business impacts/risks and escalate when decisions need to be made.
- Regularly present project/portfolio updates both informally and formally, including executive-level reviews.
- Lead teams to develop strategy, scope, schedule, and resource requirements to meet project & portfolio objectives.
- Develop automated dashboards to reflect portfolio key metrics.
- Maintain the organization’s vision and values at the forefront of decision making and action.
- Perform other duties as required to support the company's overall strategy and goals.
Qualifications
Required Skills and Experience
- Excellent communication (written, verbal & visual), presentation and documentation skills
- Ability to handle ambiguity effectively and oversee multiple projects simultaneously
- Strong project management, planning, decision making, negotiating and change management skills through effective working relationships
- Ability to cut to the heart of a problem, create a solution, and build consensus around that solution
- High attention to detail and proven ability to lead teams through multiple, competing priorities simultaneously; must work well under pressure, be flexible, and meet deadlines
- Willing to go the extra mile with a strong work ethic; self-directed and resourceful with the ability to deal with conflict and drive to solution
- Demonstrated ability to synthesize data, set actionable goals and drive metrics and execution
- Energetic and balanced person with a drive for results, who feels accountable, has a great attitude, and is a team-player; self-starter with high degree of initiative, urgency, and follow through
Required Education and Training
- Minimum 10 years of experience in project management in product development and/or operations management.
- MS or equivalent work experience in a scientific field preferred; operations, business or related field will be considered in conjunction with experience
Working Conditions
- None
Preferred Skills and Experience
- Exceptional Excel skills, Tableau, SQL, Python, database, JIRA, Confluence experience a plus.
- Certification in project management (PMP) desired
- Confluence, SAP, and AI creativity experience a plus
Additional Information
Due to the nature of our business and the role, please note that Intuitive and/or your customer(s) may require that you show current proof of vaccination against certain diseases including COVID-19. Details can vary by role.
Intuitive is an Equal Opportunity Employer. We provide equal employment opportunities to all qualified applicants and employees, and prohibit discrimination and harassment of any type, without regard to race, sex, pregnancy, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, color, age, religion, protected veteran or disability status, genetic information or any other status protected under federal, state, or local applicable laws.
U.S. Export Controls Disclaimer: In accordance with the U.S. Export Administration Regulations (15 CFR §743.13(b)), some roles at Intuitive Surgical may be subject to U.S. export controls for prospective employees who are nationals from countries currently on embargo or sanctions status.
Certain information you provide as part of the application will be used for purposes of determining whether Intuitive Surgical will need to (i) obtain an export license from the U.S. Government on your behalf (note: the government’s licensing process can take 3 to 6+ months) or (ii) implement a Technology Control Plan (“TCP”) (note: typically adds 2 weeks to the hiring process).
For any Intuitive role subject to export controls, final offers are contingent upon obtaining an approved export license and/or an executed TCP prior to the prospective employee’s start date, which may or may not be flexible, and within a timeframe that does not unreasonably impede the hiring need. If applicable, candidates will be notified and instructed on any requirements for these purposes.
We will consider for employment qualified applicants with arrest and conviction records in accordance with fair chance laws.
Preference will be given to qualified candidates who do not reside, or plan to reside, in Alabama, Arkansas, Delaware, Florida, Indiana, Iowa, Louisiana, Maryland, Mississippi, Missouri, Oklahoma, Pennsylvania, South Carolina, or Tennessee.
We provide market-competitive compensation packages, inclusive of base pay, incentives, benefits, and equity. It would not be typical for someone to be hired at the top end of range for the role, as actual pay will be determined based on several factors, including experience, skills, and qualifications. The target compensation ranges are listed.

Company Description
It started with a simple idea: what if surgery could be less invasive and recovery less painful? Nearly 30 years later, that question still fuels everything we do at Intuitive. As a global leader in robotic-assisted surgery and minimally invasive care, our technologies—like the da Vinci surgical system and Ion—have transformed how care is delivered for millions of patients worldwide.
We’re a team of engineers, clinicians, and innovators united by one purpose: to make surgery smarter, safer, and more human. Every day, our work helps care teams perform with greater precision and patients recover faster, improving outcomes around the world.
The problems we solve demand creativity, rigor, and collaboration. The work is challenging, but deeply meaningful—because every improvement we make has the potential to change a life.
If you’re ready to contribute to something bigger than yourself and help transform the future of healthcare, you’ll find your purpose here.
Job Description
Primary Function of Position
We are looking for a highly effective customer service-oriented Program Manager who will own the success of managing the Cost Savings portfolio. This Program Manager will work across multiple business units and product lines to manage both the yearly portfolio goals, and concurrently build out long range roadmaps. The Program Manager should have a unique set of talents ranging from standard PM skills, data analysis & visualization, and the ability to design and influence adoption of new business processes. This individual is expected to deliver business results through effective project planning, data analytics, risk management and communications with all our stakeholder ranging from the working teams to the executive management. The Program Manager must have a wide breadth of understanding from engineering product lifecycle, material change management, supply continuity, and the ability to both interpret and communicate project risks impact to the business.
Essential Job Duties
- Manage the Cost Reduction portfolios to ensure data integrity with the stakeholders to accurately estimate the projected cost savings
- Synthesize large amounts of portfolio data, distill to business impacts/risks and escalate when decisions need to be made.
- Regularly present project/portfolio updates both informally and formally, including executive-level reviews.
- Lead teams to develop strategy, scope, schedule, and resource requirements to meet project & portfolio objectives.
- Develop automated dashboards to reflect portfolio key metrics.
- Maintain the organization’s vision and values at the forefront of decision making and action.
- Perform other duties as required to support the company's overall strategy and goals.
Qualifications
Required Skills and Experience
- Excellent communication (written, verbal & visual), presentation and documentation skills
- Ability to handle ambiguity effectively and oversee multiple projects simultaneously
- Strong project management, planning, decision making, negotiating and change management skills through effective working relationships
- Ability to cut to the heart of a problem, create a solution, and build consensus around that solution
- High attention to detail and proven ability to lead teams through multiple, competing priorities simultaneously; must work well under pressure, be flexible, and meet deadlines
- Willing to go the extra mile with a strong work ethic; self-directed and resourceful with the ability to deal with conflict and drive to solution
- Demonstrated ability to synthesize data, set actionable goals and drive metrics and execution
- Energetic and balanced person with a drive for results, who feels accountable, has a great attitude, and is a team-player; self-starter with high degree of initiative, urgency, and follow through
Required Education and Training
- Minimum 10 years of experience in project management in product development and/or operations management.
- MS or equivalent work experience in a scientific field preferred; operations, business or related field will be considered in conjunction with experience
Working Conditions
- None
Preferred Skills and Experience
- Exceptional Excel skills, Tableau, SQL, Python, database, JIRA, Confluence experience a plus.
- Certification in project management (PMP) desired
- Confluence, SAP, and AI creativity experience a plus
Additional Information
Due to the nature of our business and the role, please note that Intuitive and/or your customer(s) may require that you show current proof of vaccination against certain diseases including COVID-19. Details can vary by role.
Intuitive is an Equal Opportunity Employer. We provide equal employment opportunities to all qualified applicants and employees, and prohibit discrimination and harassment of any type, without regard to race, sex, pregnancy, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, color, age, religion, protected veteran or disability status, genetic information or any other status protected under federal, state, or local applicable laws.
U.S. Export Controls Disclaimer: In accordance with the U.S. Export Administration Regulations (15 CFR §743.13(b)), some roles at Intuitive Surgical may be subject to U.S. export controls for prospective employees who are nationals from countries currently on embargo or sanctions status.
Certain information you provide as part of the application will be used for purposes of determining whether Intuitive Surgical will need to (i) obtain an export license from the U.S. Government on your behalf (note: the government’s licensing process can take 3 to 6+ months) or (ii) implement a Technology Control Plan (“TCP”) (note: typically adds 2 weeks to the hiring process).
For any Intuitive role subject to export controls, final offers are contingent upon obtaining an approved export license and/or an executed TCP prior to the prospective employee’s start date, which may or may not be flexible, and within a timeframe that does not unreasonably impede the hiring need. If applicable, candidates will be notified and instructed on any requirements for these purposes.
We will consider for employment qualified applicants with arrest and conviction records in accordance with fair chance laws.
Preference will be given to qualified candidates who do not reside, or plan to reside, in Alabama, Arkansas, Delaware, Florida, Indiana, Iowa, Louisiana, Maryland, Mississippi, Missouri, Oklahoma, Pennsylvania, South Carolina, or Tennessee.
We provide market-competitive compensation packages, inclusive of base pay, incentives, benefits, and equity. It would not be typical for someone to be hired at the top end of range for the role, as actual pay will be determined based on several factors, including experience, skills, and qualifications. The target compensation ranges are listed.
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Get Access To All JobsTips for Finding E-3 Visa Sponsorship as a Project Lead
Translate your credentials for U.S. employers
Australian three-year bachelor's degrees are generally accepted as equivalent to U.S. four-year degrees for E-3 purposes, but put that equivalence in writing. A credential evaluation letter from a NACES-member evaluator removes the guesswork for hiring managers unfamiliar with Australian qualifications.
Target companies with prior LCA filing history
Search the DOL's Office of Foreign Labor Certification disclosure data to identify employers who have filed Labor Condition Applications for Project Lead or similar titles. Prior LCA activity signals that the employer's legal team already understands the E-3 process and won't stall at the offer stage.
Frame sponsorship conversations around the LCA timeline
When a hiring manager raises sponsorship concerns, clarify that the E-3 doesn't involve a lottery and that DOL certifies most LCAs within seven business days. Project Lead roles rarely hit specialty occupation disputes, so the employer's actual exposure is minimal compared to H-1B.
Use Migrate Mate to streamline your filing
Once you have an offer, the LCA and visa paperwork need to move fast to avoid delaying your start date. Use Migrate Mate's E-3 filing service to handle your LCA and visa paperwork so your employer doesn't need to engage a separate immigration attorney.
Confirm your role meets specialty occupation standards
Project Lead titles can range from technical program management to general coordination work. Before accepting an offer, verify that your job description requires a degree in a specific field. Roles framed as general management without a field-specific degree requirement can draw USCIS scrutiny at the consulate.
Plan your consulate appointment around your start date
E-3 visas are issued at Australian consulates, not adjusted from within the U.S. if you're applying from Australia. Book your appointment at Sydney, Melbourne, or Perth as soon as your LCA is certified, since appointment availability varies by location and can affect when you're able to begin work.
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Find Project Lead JobsProject Lead E-3 Visa: Frequently Asked Questions
How do I find Project Lead jobs that offer E-3 visa sponsorship?
Migrate Mate is built specifically for Australian professionals seeking U.S. roles with E-3 sponsorship. You can search Project Lead positions filtered by employers who have a history of sponsoring work visas, which removes the guesswork of cold-applying to companies unfamiliar with the E-3 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 Project Lead role qualify as a specialty occupation for the E-3 visa?
A Project Lead role qualifies when the position requires a bachelor's degree or higher in a specific field, such as engineering, computer science, or business management. Roles that allow any degree or substitute years of experience for the degree requirement can be harder to support. The job description you accept should reflect a degree requirement in a directly related field, not just a preference.
How does the E-3 visa compare to the H-1B for Project Lead roles?
The E-3 has no annual lottery and no cap backlog for Australian nationals, so a qualified Project Lead can start the process at any point in the year. The H-1B runs a randomised lottery with roughly 25% selection odds for most applicants, and an unsuccessful registration means waiting at least another year. For Australians, the E-3 is a direct path that the H-1B simply can't match on predictability.
Can I switch employers on an E-3 while working as a Project Lead in the U.S.?
Yes, but you can't port your existing E-3 to a new employer the way an H-1B holder can use portability. Your new employer needs to file a fresh LCA with the DOL and you'll need a new E-3 visa stamp before you begin work with them. Timing your transition carefully, particularly if you're already in the U.S., avoids gaps in authorised employment status.
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