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Director of Strategic Communications roles qualify for EB-2 or EB-3 green card sponsorship when employers can demonstrate a legitimate business need and complete PERM labor certification with the Department of Labor. For advanced-degree professionals in this field, permanent green card sponsorship offers a path to lawful U.S. residency that no temporary work visa can match.
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At Ouster, we believe that only what is real truly matters. We are building the sensory foundation for Physical AI and global automation, creating high-performance digital lidar sensors and software solutions that allow machines to see, understand, and interact with the physical world in real time.
From enabling autonomous vehicles and smart infrastructure to safeguarding industrial facilities and robotics, our unified platform of hardware and AI perception models turns complex spatial data into real-world safety and efficiency. We iterate tirelessly to build tools that solve real-world challenges, driven by a simple truth: the future will be shaped by creators, not by talkers.
If you thrive on solving hard engineering problems, shipping tangible hardware and software, and making safety accessible to all, this is where you will do your best work.
The role
We're hiring our first Director, People Strategic Operations & Communications. Reporting to the Chief People Officer, you'll make the CPO, the People team and company leaders more effective by bringing strategy, communications and execution together.
You'll pick up the work that lives between teams, bring structure to ambiguity, and find a way to get it done. This is a chance to build a new function from the ground up alongside an experienced People leadership team.
Drive People strategy. Shape People priorities and OKRs, and tell the story to executives and the board. Own the People scorecard with our analytics team, turning headcount, hiring, attrition and engagement data into clear insight and action.
Be the CPO's partner and proxy. Keep priorities, decisions and follow-ups moving across the People team and cross-functionally.
Lead internal communications. Build our internal comms strategy, channels, intranet, and calendar for a global workforce. Partner with the CEO and executives on key messages, own town halls, and lead internal communications for a seamless employee experience.
Run strategic programs. Lead complex cross-functional strategic work such as M&A integration, and global expansion workstreams, with clear plans, owners and cadences.
Strengthen how Ouster operates. Partner with cross-functional leadership on operating principles, cadences and meetings, and plan People team and leadership offsites in San Francisco and around the world.
What you bring
- 10+ years across management consulting, strategy and operations, chief of staff or program leadership, ideally a mix of consulting and operating roles.
- Experience in fast-paced, high-growth companies.
- A builder who thrives in ambiguity and brings “find a way” energy.
- Interdisciplinary range: comfortable moving between strategy, data, communications and execution in the same day.
- Data-driven and metrics-oriented, with a strong grasp of people analytics.
- Executive presence: Trusted by the C-suite and equally effective with frontline employees and cross-functional partners.
- Obsessively organized and timely, with sharp attention to detail and the strategic view intact.
- A clear, concise writer and communicator who can make complex topics simple.
- Sound judgment and discretion with confidential information.
Nice to have
- Experience in or alongside a People or HR organization.
- M&A integration, European works council, or global offsite and event experience.
- Hardware, deep tech or public-company experience.
- Working proficiency in French.
Location
San Francisco Bay Area, hybrid, with periodic international travel.
Compensation
The base pay will be dependent on your skills, work experience, location, and qualifications. This role may also be eligible for equity & benefits. ($185,000 — $255,000 USD)
Ouster is an Equal Employment Opportunity employer that pursues and hires a diverse workforce. Ouster does not make employment decisions on the basis of race, color, religion, ethnic or national origin, nationality, sex, gender, gender-identity, sexual orientation, disability, age, military status, or any other basis protected by local, state, or federal laws. Ouster also strives for a healthy and safe workplace, and prohibits harassment of any kind. Pursuant to the San Francisco Fair Chance Ordinance, Ouster considers qualified applicants with arrest and conviction records for employment. If you have a disability or special need that requires accommodation, please let us know.
About Ouster
At Ouster, we believe that only what is real truly matters. We are building the sensory foundation for Physical AI and global automation, creating high-performance digital lidar sensors and software solutions that allow machines to see, understand, and interact with the physical world in real time.
From enabling autonomous vehicles and smart infrastructure to safeguarding industrial facilities and robotics, our unified platform of hardware and AI perception models turns complex spatial data into real-world safety and efficiency. We iterate tirelessly to build tools that solve real-world challenges, driven by a simple truth: the future will be shaped by creators, not by talkers.
If you thrive on solving hard engineering problems, shipping tangible hardware and software, and making safety accessible to all, this is where you will do your best work.
The role
We're hiring our first Director, People Strategic Operations & Communications. Reporting to the Chief People Officer, you'll make the CPO, the People team and company leaders more effective by bringing strategy, communications and execution together.
You'll pick up the work that lives between teams, bring structure to ambiguity, and find a way to get it done. This is a chance to build a new function from the ground up alongside an experienced People leadership team.
Drive People strategy. Shape People priorities and OKRs, and tell the story to executives and the board. Own the People scorecard with our analytics team, turning headcount, hiring, attrition and engagement data into clear insight and action.
Be the CPO's partner and proxy. Keep priorities, decisions and follow-ups moving across the People team and cross-functionally.
Lead internal communications. Build our internal comms strategy, channels, intranet, and calendar for a global workforce. Partner with the CEO and executives on key messages, own town halls, and lead internal communications for a seamless employee experience.
Run strategic programs. Lead complex cross-functional strategic work such as M&A integration, and global expansion workstreams, with clear plans, owners and cadences.
Strengthen how Ouster operates. Partner with cross-functional leadership on operating principles, cadences and meetings, and plan People team and leadership offsites in San Francisco and around the world.
What you bring
- 10+ years across management consulting, strategy and operations, chief of staff or program leadership, ideally a mix of consulting and operating roles.
- Experience in fast-paced, high-growth companies.
- A builder who thrives in ambiguity and brings “find a way” energy.
- Interdisciplinary range: comfortable moving between strategy, data, communications and execution in the same day.
- Data-driven and metrics-oriented, with a strong grasp of people analytics.
- Executive presence: Trusted by the C-suite and equally effective with frontline employees and cross-functional partners.
- Obsessively organized and timely, with sharp attention to detail and the strategic view intact.
- A clear, concise writer and communicator who can make complex topics simple.
- Sound judgment and discretion with confidential information.
Nice to have
- Experience in or alongside a People or HR organization.
- M&A integration, European works council, or global offsite and event experience.
- Hardware, deep tech or public-company experience.
- Working proficiency in French.
Location
San Francisco Bay Area, hybrid, with periodic international travel.
Compensation
The base pay will be dependent on your skills, work experience, location, and qualifications. This role may also be eligible for equity & benefits. ($185,000 — $255,000 USD)
Ouster is an Equal Employment Opportunity employer that pursues and hires a diverse workforce. Ouster does not make employment decisions on the basis of race, color, religion, ethnic or national origin, nationality, sex, gender, gender-identity, sexual orientation, disability, age, military status, or any other basis protected by local, state, or federal laws. Ouster also strives for a healthy and safe workplace, and prohibits harassment of any kind. Pursuant to the San Francisco Fair Chance Ordinance, Ouster considers qualified applicants with arrest and conviction records for employment. If you have a disability or special need that requires accommodation, please let us know.
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Get Access To All JobsTips for Finding Green Card Sponsorship in Director of Strategic Communications
Document your advanced degree credentials early
EB-2 eligibility for communications directors turns on proof of an advanced degree or a bachelor's plus five years of progressive experience. Gather official transcripts, degree certificates, and employer letters that trace your career progression before you start applying.
Research prevailing wage tiers before negotiating
Your employer's PERM filing must meet the DOL prevailing wage for your role, level, and location. Run your job title and geographic area through the OFLC Wage Search so you understand which wage level your experience supports before the offer stage.
Find verified green card sponsors on Migrate Mate
Target employers with a documented history of sponsoring communications professionals for employment-based green cards. Migrate Mate lists U.S. employers with verified green card sponsorship history, searchable by role and city, so you're not guessing at which organizations will commit to the PERM process.
Ask about I-140 approval timing during offers
An approved I-140 petition locks in your priority date, which determines your place in the per-country queue. When evaluating competing offers, ask how long each employer's PERM and I-140 process typically takes, since earlier filing means an earlier priority date.
Understand AC21 portability before you change jobs
If your I-485 adjustment of status has been pending for 180 days or more, you can move to a new employer in the same or similar occupation without losing your priority date. Confirm the new Director of Strategic Communications role matches your existing O*NET occupation classification before accepting.
Prepare for PERM recruitment documentation requests
PERM requires your employer to run a genuine recruitment test showing no qualified U.S. workers were available. Keep records of your interviews and any employer correspondence during this period, since USCIS audits can require documentation of the full recruitment process years later.
Green Card Director of Strategic Communications: Frequently Asked Questions
Do Director of Strategic Communications roles qualify for EB-2 or EB-3 green card sponsorship?
Most Director of Strategic Communications positions qualify for EB-2 sponsorship because they typically require a master's degree or a bachelor's degree plus at least five years of progressive experience in communications, public relations, or a related field. If your credentials meet only the bachelor's degree threshold, EB-3 professional sponsorship is the alternative. Your employer's attorney will determine the appropriate category based on the actual job requirements and your qualifications.
How is PERM green card sponsorship different from H-1B sponsorship for this role?
H-1B visa sponsorship is temporary, capped at six years in most cases, and subject to an annual lottery. PERM-based EB-2 or EB-3 sponsorship leads to lawful permanent residence with no renewal requirement. The PERM process involves a Department of Labor prevailing wage determination and a formal recruitment test before the employer can file an I-140 petition with USCIS. Per-country numerical limits mean nationals from high-demand countries may face a priority date backlog before the final green card is issued.
How do I find employers willing to sponsor a Director of Strategic Communications for a green card?
Migrate Mate lists U.S. employers with verified employment-based green card sponsorship history, searchable by role and location. Focus your search on large corporations, public institutions, and organizations with dedicated immigration counsel, since they're most likely to have established PERM workflows and budget for the multi-year process.
What happens to my green card application if I change employers mid-process?
If your I-485 adjustment of status application has been pending for 180 days or more and the original I-140 was approved, AC21 job portability lets you move to a new employer in the same or similar occupation without restarting the green card process. Your priority date from the original I-140 approval can also carry over to a new employer's I-140 petition. A new PERM filing would be required by the new employer, but your priority date is preserved.
Can per-country backlogs affect my EB-2 green card timeline as a communications professional?
Yes. Both EB-2 and EB-3 categories have annual numerical limits and per-country caps. Nationals from countries with high demand, particularly India and China, can face significant priority date backlogs even after PERM certification and I-140 approval. Applicants from most other countries typically wait far less. Checking the monthly Visa Bulletin from the Department of State gives you the most current priority date cutoffs for your country and category.