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Step into the future with Inframark's award-winning Automation and Intelligence team. We deliver cutting-edge solutions in instrumentation and controls, industrial cybersecurity, data analysis, and remote network operations center services for water and wastewater plants. Elevate your career and join us at Inframark. Apply today!
Why Work for Inframark?
Our dedication to sustainability and community impact drives us to ensure clean, safe water for future generations. Whether you're at the start of your career or looking for advancement, Inframark offers purpose-driven work and opportunities for growth. We offer an attractive salary package, including a generous benefits package with health, dental, and life insurance, 401(k) plan, paid time off, sick leave, holidays, and wellness plan.
ROLE AND RESPONSIBILITIES
The Applications Department Manager is a technical subject matter expert as well as a working manager of resources directly reporting to him/her. The Applications Department Manager will report directly to the Applications Department Director and is accountable and responsible for effectively managing direct reports, supporting, implementing, and deploying core business improvement initiatives, and increasing the operational performance of the HMI team. This role is Hybrid.
MEASURES OF SUCCESS
- Effective utilization of all domestic and remote Applications department resources across regions reporting to the Applications Department Manager.
- Successful engagement and collaboration with Remote Technical Team to ensure accuracy and timeliness of deliverables.
- Lead and manage each assigned project, ensuring delivery within the contracted scope, schedule, and budget, while continuously improving project efficiency, customer experience, and profitability. Consistently exceed key performance indicators related to customer satisfaction, profitability, and quality of deliverables.
- Ensure consistent execution across the entire project portfolio.
- Identification and development of training plans and/or job assignments that align with organization needs and professional development of resources.
ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES
- Participate in the establishment and deployment of the company’s project execution Standards and Best Practices.
- Oversee the professional development of all direct reports.
- Responsible for the quality control and periodic auditing of work performed by Applications department resources during project execution as it relates to the established Standards and Best Practices.
- Participate in Monthly Management meetings to ensure optimal operation and success of the company.
- While executing projects, responsible for complete delivery and accuracy of the standard Applications department deliverables, including, but not limited to PLC programs, HMI applications, HMI colors, tag standards, data logging standards, security standards, HMI architecture diagrams, etc.
- Aide direct reports by monitoring and helping to manage project risks in collaboration with the project manager through proper risk management planning.
- Adherence to defined organization work processes and tools.
- Aide in the development of an environment that encourages and rewards new ways to advance our PLC and HMI solutions product offering and company.
- Develop ways to attract and retain top talent by maintaining a positive and encouraging work environment.
- Participate in the interview/hiring of PLC and HMI resources to assure proper staffing levels and competencies required to successfully meet operational requirements.
- Provide technical assistance as required by Sales and Marketing for promotional development and preparation of sales proposals and cost estimates.
- Provide support to both the sales and the Applications department in the selection process of PLC hardware, SCADA software, technology, security, best-practices, etc. commonly used in the water and wastewater industry.
- Establish recommendations on PLC and SCADA architectures, best practices, and standards.
ORGANIZATIONAL RELATIONSHIPS
- The Applications Department Manager reports to the Applications Department Director.
- The Applications Department Manager works directly with the Project Managers, Project Execution resources, Field Managers and Technicians, and RVPs to ensure alignment across all disciplines.
- The Applications Department Manager supervises all resources assigned to them and assigns/supervises their work.
QUALIFICATIONS
Bachelor’s degree in computer science, mechatronics, or electrical engineering is preferred plus a minimum of 7+ years of experience in PLC and HMI/SCADA programming with 5 years of experience specifically in the Water & Wastewater industry. A proven track record of leadership and progressive management responsibility is required. Excellent communications skills and the ability to build and constructively lead teams is essential.
Must have knowledge and experience with Microsoft desktop and server operating systems, server roles including Remote Desktop Services, VMware Workstation, and configuring VM-based programming environments.
Must possess the ability to read and interpret electrical drawings, contract documents, and P&IDs. A strong understanding of basic SCADA network principles and design is required, along with a solid familiarity of PLCs, PLC-related hardware, OITs, and HMI/SCADA platforms.
PHYSICAL DEMANDS
Ability to communicate orally with management and other co-workers is crucial. Regular use of a telephone, e-mail, and other digital tools for communication is essential. Sitting for extended periods in front of a computer monitor is common. Hearing within normal ranges is necessary. Adequate vision is needed. Lifting of computer servers, workstations, and peripherals is expected. Good manual dexterity for setting up computer equipment and attaching associated cables.
WORK ENVIRONMENT
The job is performed both indoors at the office and at the jobsite. Activities include extended periods of sitting and extensive work at a computer monitor. This job includes the potential of working irregular hours with on-call availability to troubleshoot project startup and warranty problems.
TRAVEL
Up to 25% of travel may be required.
To support a safe and secure workplace, all offers of employment are contingent upon the successful completion of background screening, drug testing, and driving record review where applicable.
Inframark is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, age, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, or protected veteran status and will not be discriminated against based on disability.
Join Inframark: Pioneering Automation and Intelligence
Step into the future with Inframark's award-winning Automation and Intelligence team. We deliver cutting-edge solutions in instrumentation and controls, industrial cybersecurity, data analysis, and remote network operations center services for water and wastewater plants. Elevate your career and join us at Inframark. Apply today!
Why Work for Inframark?
Our dedication to sustainability and community impact drives us to ensure clean, safe water for future generations. Whether you're at the start of your career or looking for advancement, Inframark offers purpose-driven work and opportunities for growth. We offer an attractive salary package, including a generous benefits package with health, dental, and life insurance, 401(k) plan, paid time off, sick leave, holidays, and wellness plan.
ROLE AND RESPONSIBILITIES
The Applications Department Manager is a technical subject matter expert as well as a working manager of resources directly reporting to him/her. The Applications Department Manager will report directly to the Applications Department Director and is accountable and responsible for effectively managing direct reports, supporting, implementing, and deploying core business improvement initiatives, and increasing the operational performance of the HMI team. This role is Hybrid.
MEASURES OF SUCCESS
- Effective utilization of all domestic and remote Applications department resources across regions reporting to the Applications Department Manager.
- Successful engagement and collaboration with Remote Technical Team to ensure accuracy and timeliness of deliverables.
- Lead and manage each assigned project, ensuring delivery within the contracted scope, schedule, and budget, while continuously improving project efficiency, customer experience, and profitability. Consistently exceed key performance indicators related to customer satisfaction, profitability, and quality of deliverables.
- Ensure consistent execution across the entire project portfolio.
- Identification and development of training plans and/or job assignments that align with organization needs and professional development of resources.
ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES
- Participate in the establishment and deployment of the company’s project execution Standards and Best Practices.
- Oversee the professional development of all direct reports.
- Responsible for the quality control and periodic auditing of work performed by Applications department resources during project execution as it relates to the established Standards and Best Practices.
- Participate in Monthly Management meetings to ensure optimal operation and success of the company.
- While executing projects, responsible for complete delivery and accuracy of the standard Applications department deliverables, including, but not limited to PLC programs, HMI applications, HMI colors, tag standards, data logging standards, security standards, HMI architecture diagrams, etc.
- Aide direct reports by monitoring and helping to manage project risks in collaboration with the project manager through proper risk management planning.
- Adherence to defined organization work processes and tools.
- Aide in the development of an environment that encourages and rewards new ways to advance our PLC and HMI solutions product offering and company.
- Develop ways to attract and retain top talent by maintaining a positive and encouraging work environment.
- Participate in the interview/hiring of PLC and HMI resources to assure proper staffing levels and competencies required to successfully meet operational requirements.
- Provide technical assistance as required by Sales and Marketing for promotional development and preparation of sales proposals and cost estimates.
- Provide support to both the sales and the Applications department in the selection process of PLC hardware, SCADA software, technology, security, best-practices, etc. commonly used in the water and wastewater industry.
- Establish recommendations on PLC and SCADA architectures, best practices, and standards.
ORGANIZATIONAL RELATIONSHIPS
- The Applications Department Manager reports to the Applications Department Director.
- The Applications Department Manager works directly with the Project Managers, Project Execution resources, Field Managers and Technicians, and RVPs to ensure alignment across all disciplines.
- The Applications Department Manager supervises all resources assigned to them and assigns/supervises their work.
QUALIFICATIONS
Bachelor’s degree in computer science, mechatronics, or electrical engineering is preferred plus a minimum of 7+ years of experience in PLC and HMI/SCADA programming with 5 years of experience specifically in the Water & Wastewater industry. A proven track record of leadership and progressive management responsibility is required. Excellent communications skills and the ability to build and constructively lead teams is essential.
Must have knowledge and experience with Microsoft desktop and server operating systems, server roles including Remote Desktop Services, VMware Workstation, and configuring VM-based programming environments.
Must possess the ability to read and interpret electrical drawings, contract documents, and P&IDs. A strong understanding of basic SCADA network principles and design is required, along with a solid familiarity of PLCs, PLC-related hardware, OITs, and HMI/SCADA platforms.
PHYSICAL DEMANDS
Ability to communicate orally with management and other co-workers is crucial. Regular use of a telephone, e-mail, and other digital tools for communication is essential. Sitting for extended periods in front of a computer monitor is common. Hearing within normal ranges is necessary. Adequate vision is needed. Lifting of computer servers, workstations, and peripherals is expected. Good manual dexterity for setting up computer equipment and attaching associated cables.
WORK ENVIRONMENT
The job is performed both indoors at the office and at the jobsite. Activities include extended periods of sitting and extensive work at a computer monitor. This job includes the potential of working irregular hours with on-call availability to troubleshoot project startup and warranty problems.
TRAVEL
Up to 25% of travel may be required.
To support a safe and secure workplace, all offers of employment are contingent upon the successful completion of background screening, drug testing, and driving record review where applicable.
Inframark is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, age, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, or protected veteran status and will not be discriminated against based on disability.
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Get Access To All JobsTips for Finding Green Card Sponsorship as a Department Manager
Frame your credentials for PERM review
PERM requires your employer to document that your specific qualifications match the job description. Align your resume to the role's stated requirements before your employer files, since any mismatch between your credentials and the posted position can trigger a denial.
Target employers with active PERM history
Department Manager roles are most commonly sponsored by multi-location retail, hospitality, and logistics companies that regularly run PERM cycles. Use Migrate Mate to filter for employers with verified green card sponsorship activity in management occupations, saving you months of outreach to employers who won't sponsor.
Verify your wage level matches prevailing rates
DOL sets prevailing wage levels for each occupation and metro area. Use the OFLC Wage Search to check the Level I through Level IV rates for your target city before negotiations, so your offered salary clears the PERM filing threshold without surprises.
Clarify the EB-2 versus EB-3 pathway with your employer
If you hold a bachelor's degree plus five years of progressive management experience, you may qualify under EB-2 and reach a faster priority date. Ask HR whether the role is being written to a minimum-degree standard or an advanced-degree standard before PERM is filed.
Start the process before your H-1B status expires
PERM labor certification alone takes six to eighteen months, and I-140 adjudication adds more time on top. If you're currently on H-1B visa, alert your employer to begin PERM at least 365 days before your I-140 approval target to preserve AC21 portability rights.
Use O*NET to lock in your job zone
DOL classifies Department Manager under Job Zone 3 or 4 depending on the industry. Pull the O*NET occupation profile for your specific sector to confirm the required education and experience levels, then ensure the PERM job description matches those benchmarks exactly.
Green Card Department Manager: Frequently Asked Questions
Does a Department Manager role qualify for EB-2 or EB-3 green card sponsorship?
It depends on how the employer writes the job requirements. EB-3 covers roles requiring a bachelor's degree plus two years of experience, which fits most Department Manager positions. EB-2 applies if the employer requires an advanced degree or if you have a bachelor's plus five years of progressive management experience that meets USCIS standards for the advanced-degree equivalency route.
How does PERM green card sponsorship differ from H-1B for a Department Manager?
H-1B is a temporary nonimmigrant visa capped at 85,000 per year, subject to an annual lottery, and tied to a single employer. PERM-based green card sponsorship has no annual cap at the EB-3 level for most nationalities, leads to permanent residency rather than a temporary status, and survives an employer change once the I-140 is approved and you've waited 180 days under AC21 portability rules.
How long does the PERM process take for a Department Manager role?
The full PERM-to-green-card timeline typically runs two to five years for most nationalities. DOL labor certification takes six to eighteen months. I-140 adjudication adds another six to twelve months in standard processing, or as little as fifteen business days with premium processing. Indian and Chinese nationals face additional priority date backlogs in the EB-3 category beyond that.
Where can I find Department Manager jobs with green card sponsorship?
Migrate Mate filters job listings specifically by employers with verified employment-based green card sponsorship history, including EB-2 and EB-3 activity in management roles. That lets you focus your applications on companies that have already run PERM cycles for similar positions rather than guessing from a general job board.
Can my employer require me to stay in the same Department Manager role after sponsorship?
Your employer can require you to remain in the sponsored role until your I-140 is approved. After approval and a 180-day waiting period, AC21 portability allows you to change employers or move into a same or similar occupational classification without losing your priority date, as long as your new role is substantially similar to the one on the approved I-140.