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Implementation Manager roles qualify for EB-2 and EB-3 green card sponsorship when the position requires a bachelor's degree in a business, IT, or related field. Employers file a PERM labor certification with DOL before sponsoring you permanently, making this a long-term path to U.S. residency rather than a renewable work visa.
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General Information
Location
Tampa, Florida
Working Schedule
Full-Time
Work Arrangement
Hybrid
Relocation Assistance Available
No
Grade
09M
Posted Date
14-Sep-2026
Job ID
20039
Description and Requirements
The Team You Will Join
Join the nation’s largest non-medical carrier of group insurance, where your work will impact over 55,000 customers and cover more than 50 million employees and family members. As part of MetLife’s Group Benefits team, you’ll deliver innovative benefits solutions - life, disability, dental, vision, and voluntary benefits - tailored to today’s employers and workforces. Collaborate with customers, brokers, and partners to expand our offerings and reimagine digital experiences. Join us and be part of an organization committed to supporting customers when they need us most.
The Opportunity
Specialty Market Implementation focuses on providing a best-in-class onboarding experience for group customers new to MetLife or adding new products to their current benefit offering.
The Implementation Systems Analyst (ISA) supports the onboarding process by reviewing plan designs and additional case materials to set up internal systems across all lines, initiating the billing process, and delivering contracts for customers with 2-999 eligible lives for TPA, PEO, Association/Union/Trust and Affinity & Member Benefits (AMB) organizations.
This role, while individual in nature, requires a detail-oriented focus, task and deadline-driven based on the effective date of coverage, while remaining communicative and consultative to customer-facing partners including Implementation Leaders, Service, and Sales. Direct communication with customer is a must. Our main goal is always to keep the customer at the center of every action taken and every decision made.
Key Responsibilities
- Create and manage plans, billing, and administration installations across all MetLife systems and product lines for multiple customers simultaneously, while maintaining organizational goals and key metrics aligned to processing times and quality.
- Review, update, and deliver contractual documents in partnership with Contract Analysts, initiate first month's billing, resolve member-level discrepancies, and track key milestones and tasks through the workflow tool with accurate case documentation.
- Communicate implementation timeline changes and provisional updates impacting customer setup to key stakeholders including Implementation Leaders, Sales, Service, Underwriting, Claims, and Vendors.
- Proactively identify and resolve potential issues or delays by reviewing system feeds, product and process reporting, and collaborating with IT partners; contribute to annual process reviews and recommend improvements to maximize efficiency and customer centricity.
- Maintain accurate workflow documentation, continuously learn new processes and systems, support team members with questions and case processing, and actively participate in training and daily team huddles.
Required Qualifications
- 3+ years relevant business experience.
- Strong time management, organizational, and critical thinking skills with keen attention to detail and the ability to manage multiple projects with competing priorities simultaneously.
- Strong personal computer skills with experience in Microsoft Office Products (Word, Excel, PowerPoint, etc.).
- Detail-oriented and organized with the ability to manage multiple projects and competing priorities simultaneously, strong customer-facing and relationship skills, and a proactive approach to problem-solving with excellent attention to detail within tight timeframes.
- Ability to use approved AI tools to support routine tasks such as drafting, summarizing, organization information, and improving day-to-day efficiency.
- High school diploma or equivalent.
Preferred Qualifications
- Bachelor's Degree.
- 5-7 years of experience in the field of insurance.
- Strong customer service and project management skills.
The expected salary range for this position is $55,000 - $72,000. This role may also be eligible for annual short-term incentive compensation. All incentives and benefits are subject to the applicable plan terms.
Benefits We Offer
Our U.S. benefits address holistic well-being with programs for physical and mental health, financial wellness, and support for families. We offer a comprehensive health plan that includes medical/prescription drug and vision, dental insurance, and no-cost short- and long-term disability. We also provide company-paid life insurance and legal services, a retirement pension funded entirely by MetLife and 401(k) with employer matching, group discounts on voluntary insurance products including auto and home, pet, critical illness, hospital indemnity, and accident insurance, as well as Employee Assistance Program (EAP) and digital mental health programs, parental leave, paid time off, paid holidays, volunteer time off, tuition assistance and much more! For more information regarding MetLife’s U.S. benefits, please click here.
About MetLife
Recognized on Fortune magazine's list of the "World's Most Admired Companies", Fortune World’s 25 Best Workplaces™, as well as the Fortune 100 Best Companies to Work For®, MetLife, through its subsidiaries and affiliates, is one of the world’s leading financial services companies; providing insurance, annuities, employee benefits and asset management to individual and institutional customers. With operations in more than 40 markets, we hold leading positions in the United States, Latin America, Asia, Europe, and the Middle East.
As part of our New Frontier strategy, MetLife is building an AI-enabled, people-centered future. We’re looking for people who bring curiosity, adaptability, and a growth mindset as we use AI to enhance how we serve customers, support communities, and evolve the way work gets done. At MetLife, AI is a responsible partner that supports human judgment, creativity, and continuous improvement while helping us build trust, inclusion, and long-term value.
Our purpose is simple - to help our colleagues, customers, communities, and the world at large create a more confident future. United by purpose and guided by our core values - Win Together, Do the Right Thing, Deliver Impact Over Activity, and Think Ahead - we’re inspired to transform the next century in financial services. At MetLife, it’s #AllTogetherPossible. Join us!
MetLife is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All employment decisions are made without regards to race, color, national origin, religion, creed, sex (including pregnancy, childbirth, or related medical conditions), sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, age, disability, marital or domestic/civil partnership status, genetic information, citizenship status (although applicants and employees must be legally authorized to work in the United States), uniformed service member or veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by applicable federal, state, or local law (“protected characteristics”). If you need an accommodation due to a disability, please email us at accommodations@metlife.com. This information will be held in confidence and used only to determine an appropriate accommodation for the application process.
MetLife maintains a drug-free workplace.
This posting is for a current vacancy and is anticipated to remain open for at least 90 days from the listed posting date.
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Document your degree-to-role alignment
PERM requires the job to normally need a bachelor's degree in a specific field. Gather transcripts and a clear job description showing your implementation work requires that exact field of study, not just any degree.
Target employers with PERM filing history
Implementation Manager roles appear most often at enterprise software, consulting, and healthcare IT firms. Search DOL PERM disclosure data to confirm a company has sponsored similar project management or implementation titles before reaching out.
Search green card roles on Migrate Mate
Use Migrate Mate to filter Implementation Manager openings by employers who have active EB-2 or EB-3 sponsorship history, so you're applying to companies already familiar with the PERM process for this role type.
Clarify sponsorship intent before the offer stage
Ask directly during interviews whether the employer will initiate PERM, not just temporary H-1B visa sponsorship. Some companies distinguish between the two budgets internally, and raising it early avoids mismatched expectations after an offer letter is signed.
Verify the prevailing wage before negotiating salary
DOL sets a prevailing wage floor for your specific role and location via the OFLC Wage Search. Your offered salary must meet or exceed it, so check the applicable wage level before entering salary negotiations with a sponsoring employer.
Understand how EB-3 differs from H-1B for this path
Unlike H-1B, EB-3 green card sponsorship has no annual lottery and leads to permanent residency. PERM recruitment advertising requirements mean filing takes months, so confirm your employer will start the process well before any visa status deadlines.
Green Card Implementation Manager: Frequently Asked Questions
Does an Implementation Manager role qualify for EB-2 or EB-3 green card sponsorship?
Most Implementation Manager positions qualify under EB-3 as a skilled worker or professional role requiring a bachelor's degree. EB-2 is available if the position genuinely requires an advanced degree or you have a combination of education and progressive experience that meets EB-2 standards. Your employer's attorney determines the correct category when drafting the PERM job description.
How does PERM green card sponsorship differ from H-1B for this role?
H-1B is a temporary nonimmigrant visa requiring annual cap registration and a lottery for most employers. PERM-based EB-3 sponsorship has no annual cap and no lottery at the petition level, though priority date backlogs apply for some nationalities. The PERM process is also employer-driven and leads to permanent residency, not a renewable temporary status. Timeline from PERM filing to green card approval typically runs two to four years for most nationals.
What does the PERM labor certification process require from my employer?
Your employer must conduct a supervised recruitment campaign to demonstrate no qualified U.S. workers are available for the role. This includes job postings, newspaper ads, and internal notices managed under DOL rules. Once recruitment is complete, the employer files the PERM application with DOL. The certified PERM then supports the I-140 immigrant petition filed with USCIS. You cannot self-initiate this process; the employer leads every step.
How do I find employers who will sponsor an Implementation Manager for a green card?
Start by identifying companies that have filed PERM applications for implementation or project management titles previously, since they have existing processes and legal counsel in place. Migrate Mate lets you search Implementation Manager jobs filtered by employers with active green card sponsorship history, which removes the guesswork of cold-applying to companies unfamiliar with PERM requirements.
Can I switch employers after my PERM is filed but before I receive my green card?
Job portability rules under AC21 allow you to change to a same or similar occupational classification once your I-485 adjustment of status application has been pending for 180 days or more. Implementation Manager roles generally fall under O*NET management and consulting classifications, so a move to a comparable role at a new employer may qualify. Confirm the occupational classification match with an immigration attorney before switching.