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IT Program Manager roles qualify for EB-2 and EB-3 green card sponsorship through the PERM labor certification process, which requires your employer to document that no qualified U.S. worker is available before filing your I-140 petition. Large technology employers and government contractors sponsor this role regularly.
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Provide leadership and guidance to a team that ensures efficient and effective technology initiatives are delivered to users. Ensure programs and projects are conducted in alignment with VDOT's technology strategy. Supervise staff in delivering one or more specific ITD functions within a single IT Portfolio. ITD functions include but are not limited to: Project Management, Customer Relationship Management, Data Management, BI & Reporting, Enterprise and Solution Architecture, Application Development, Maintenance and Throughput, Security, Governance and Compliance, Service Desk, Incident, Release, Transition and Change Management, Asset Management, IT Operations, Availability and Capacity Management, Financial Management and Procurement.
How you will contribute:
- Business Process Improvement: Identify business processes that may be improved with technology solutions. Create processes and tools to facilitate increased efficiencies.
- Ensure Compliance: Provide compliance management and ensure that staff comply with required VITA, DHRM, VDOT, and ITD policies, processes and procedures.
- Execute Program: Supervise staff supporting assigned ITD function(s). Responsibilities include supervision of staff in execution of day-to-day processes tied to the specific ITD function. Perform managerial and technical work ranging from simple to moderate difficulty. Interact with peer supervisors and the IT Portfolio Managers to meet customer needs.
- IT Policy Compliance: Ensure compliance with VDOT and VITA policies, standards and guidelines governing IT computer systems.
- Improve Processes: Responsible for tracking operational metrics on assigned ITD functions. Apply those metrics to identify and improve function specific processes.
- Lead, Supervise and Develop Staff: Ensure the development, training and performance improvement of assigned ITD staff. Apply concepts, practices, and procedures of supervision and leadership in each assigned functional area.
- Manage Programs and Projects: Plan, oversee and implement delivery of technology projects or services. Oversee staff assignments and priorities. Develop training plans for team members. Develop and implement procedures, processes and best practices. Provide strategic planning for program areas and recommend new technologies.
- Oversee Initiatives: Oversee Information Technology initiatives for assigned program. Assign resources to project teams to complete deliverables.
- Program Maintenance: Oversee work and staff in assigned program to ensure consistent process and quality standards are implemented.
- Reporting: Provide status reports on project plans, timelines, schedules and progress updates. Participate in strategic planning for programs, projects or systems.
Strategic Management: Work with peers and subordinates to define strategic direction for assigned technology program and product lines and deliver on strategic initiatives. Evaluate tools and prioritize work efforts with stakeholders from ITD and business units.
What will make you successful:
- Ability to collect and organize performance metric data to present to management.
- Ability to communicate effectively orally and in writing with diverse audiences and to make presentations and conduct meetings.
- Ability to develop and implement work plans.
- Ability to develop, interpret and apply policies and procedures in an IT environment.
- Ability to establish and maintain professional working relationships and interact effectively with customers and vendors.
- Ability to interact and communicate effectively orally and in writing with internal and external customers.
- Ability to interpret and apply policies and procedures in an IT environment.
- Ability to multi-task in a fast-paced environment.
- Ability to perform system analysis and design.
- Ability to supervise and coordinate multiple projects and teams of a complex and technical nature.
- Ability to supervise technical staff and manage IT programs.
- Ability to supervise technical staff and programs.
- Knowledge of technology and methodology of computer and network systems and software.
- Skill in organizing and prioritizing activities.
- Skill in researching best practices and applying them to organizational guidelines and policies.
- Skill in technical troubleshooting to include applications, systems and network problems, etc.
- Skill in the use of computers and software applications.
- Technical knowledge and skills in technologies appropriate to assigned program.
Minimum Qualifications:
- Knowledge and skill with technologies and functions appropriate to leading an IT program area.
- Skill in financial management.
- Skill in leading IT professionals in the planning, analyzing, designing, developing or implementing information technology programs, projects or systems for a large organization.
- Skill in managing IT functions including IT Governance and Compliance, Enterprise & Business Architecture, IT Service Mgmt, Asset Mgmt, Infrastructure and Ops, Application Development, PPM & Projects, or Data and BI Management.
- Skill in people and resource management.
Additional Considerations:
- A combination of training, experience or education in Computer Science, Information Systems, Engineering or related field is desired.
- Experience leading IT professionals.
- PMI Project Manager Certification as applicable.
Physical Requirements
Physical Requirements
VDOT employees must abide by VDOT's Code of Ethics and the Commonwealth's Standards of Conduct.
INTRODUCTION
Provide leadership and guidance to a team that ensures efficient and effective technology initiatives are delivered to users. Ensure programs and projects are conducted in alignment with VDOT's technology strategy. Supervise staff in delivering one or more specific ITD functions within a single IT Portfolio. ITD functions include but are not limited to: Project Management, Customer Relationship Management, Data Management, BI & Reporting, Enterprise and Solution Architecture, Application Development, Maintenance and Throughput, Security, Governance and Compliance, Service Desk, Incident, Release, Transition and Change Management, Asset Management, IT Operations, Availability and Capacity Management, Financial Management and Procurement.
How you will contribute:
- Business Process Improvement: Identify business processes that may be improved with technology solutions. Create processes and tools to facilitate increased efficiencies.
- Ensure Compliance: Provide compliance management and ensure that staff comply with required VITA, DHRM, VDOT, and ITD policies, processes and procedures.
- Execute Program: Supervise staff supporting assigned ITD function(s). Responsibilities include supervision of staff in execution of day-to-day processes tied to the specific ITD function. Perform managerial and technical work ranging from simple to moderate difficulty. Interact with peer supervisors and the IT Portfolio Managers to meet customer needs.
- IT Policy Compliance: Ensure compliance with VDOT and VITA policies, standards and guidelines governing IT computer systems.
- Improve Processes: Responsible for tracking operational metrics on assigned ITD functions. Apply those metrics to identify and improve function specific processes.
- Lead, Supervise and Develop Staff: Ensure the development, training and performance improvement of assigned ITD staff. Apply concepts, practices, and procedures of supervision and leadership in each assigned functional area.
- Manage Programs and Projects: Plan, oversee and implement delivery of technology projects or services. Oversee staff assignments and priorities. Develop training plans for team members. Develop and implement procedures, processes and best practices. Provide strategic planning for program areas and recommend new technologies.
- Oversee Initiatives: Oversee Information Technology initiatives for assigned program. Assign resources to project teams to complete deliverables.
- Program Maintenance: Oversee work and staff in assigned program to ensure consistent process and quality standards are implemented.
- Reporting: Provide status reports on project plans, timelines, schedules and progress updates. Participate in strategic planning for programs, projects or systems.
Strategic Management: Work with peers and subordinates to define strategic direction for assigned technology program and product lines and deliver on strategic initiatives. Evaluate tools and prioritize work efforts with stakeholders from ITD and business units.
What will make you successful:
- Ability to collect and organize performance metric data to present to management.
- Ability to communicate effectively orally and in writing with diverse audiences and to make presentations and conduct meetings.
- Ability to develop and implement work plans.
- Ability to develop, interpret and apply policies and procedures in an IT environment.
- Ability to establish and maintain professional working relationships and interact effectively with customers and vendors.
- Ability to interact and communicate effectively orally and in writing with internal and external customers.
- Ability to interpret and apply policies and procedures in an IT environment.
- Ability to multi-task in a fast-paced environment.
- Ability to perform system analysis and design.
- Ability to supervise and coordinate multiple projects and teams of a complex and technical nature.
- Ability to supervise technical staff and manage IT programs.
- Ability to supervise technical staff and programs.
- Knowledge of technology and methodology of computer and network systems and software.
- Skill in organizing and prioritizing activities.
- Skill in researching best practices and applying them to organizational guidelines and policies.
- Skill in technical troubleshooting to include applications, systems and network problems, etc.
- Skill in the use of computers and software applications.
- Technical knowledge and skills in technologies appropriate to assigned program.
Minimum Qualifications:
- Knowledge and skill with technologies and functions appropriate to leading an IT program area.
- Skill in financial management.
- Skill in leading IT professionals in the planning, analyzing, designing, developing or implementing information technology programs, projects or systems for a large organization.
- Skill in managing IT functions including IT Governance and Compliance, Enterprise & Business Architecture, IT Service Mgmt, Asset Mgmt, Infrastructure and Ops, Application Development, PPM & Projects, or Data and BI Management.
- Skill in people and resource management.
Additional Considerations:
- A combination of training, experience or education in Computer Science, Information Systems, Engineering or related field is desired.
- Experience leading IT professionals.
- PMI Project Manager Certification as applicable.
Physical Requirements
Physical Requirements
VDOT employees must abide by VDOT's Code of Ethics and the Commonwealth's Standards of Conduct.
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Get Access To All JobsTips for Finding Green Card Sponsorship as an IT Program Manager
Document your degree field precisely
PERM requires your degree to align with the IT Program Manager job duties. A business administration or computer science degree typically satisfies this, but a general studies degree may trigger an audit. Get a credential evaluation that maps your coursework to U.S. equivalents before applying.
Target employers with active PERM filings
Search DOL PERM disclosure data for companies that have filed labor certifications for IT Program Manager or related program management titles. Employers already running PERM cases understand the multi-year timeline and are less likely to withdraw sponsorship mid-process.
Search green card roles through Migrate Mate
Use Migrate Mate to filter IT Program Manager postings by employers with documented EB-2 and EB-3 sponsorship history. This cuts the research time on identifying which companies will commit to the PERM process for program management positions.
Clarify the EB-2 versus EB-3 track early
If your offer requires a master's degree or you have a bachelor's plus five years of progressive IT program management experience, you may qualify for EB-2, which can reduce priority date wait times for many countries. Confirm the intended category before your employer begins the PERM recruitment phase.
Request prevailing wage confirmation before signing
PERM locks in the OFLC Wage Search prevailing wage as your minimum offered salary throughout the green card process. Ask your employer to share the DOL prevailing wage determination for your specific job title and work location before you accept an offer.
Understand how project-based work affects your filing
IT Program Managers often move between client sites or projects. USCIS scrutinizes whether your sponsoring employer controls your day-to-day work. Consulting firms sponsoring you for client deployments should document a clear employer-employee relationship in your I-140 to avoid a Request for Evidence.
Green Card IT Program Manager: Frequently Asked Questions
Does an IT Program Manager role qualify for EB-2 or EB-3 green card sponsorship?
IT Program Manager positions typically qualify for both EB-2 and EB-3 depending on how the employer defines the minimum requirements. If the role requires a master's degree or a bachelor's degree plus five years of specialized experience, EB-2 is the appropriate category. Roles requiring only a bachelor's degree and standard experience fall under EB-3. Your employer's PERM attorney sets this during the job description drafting stage.
How does PERM green card sponsorship differ from H-1B sponsorship for this role?
H-1B visa is a temporary work authorization tied to an employer, subject to the annual lottery, and capped at three-year increments. PERM-based green card sponsorship leads to permanent residency with no annual cap concerns at the EB-3 level for most countries. The tradeoff is time: PERM recruitment, I-140 approval, and priority date processing can take three to seven years or longer depending on your birth country, compared to H-1B decisions in a few months.
Which employers sponsor IT Program Managers for green cards most consistently?
Large technology companies, defense contractors, financial institutions, and federal IT consulting firms are the most consistent PERM sponsors for IT Program Manager roles. These employers have established immigration programs with in-house or retained counsel and budget cycles that accommodate the multi-year sponsorship commitment. Use Migrate Mate to filter postings specifically by employers with verified green card sponsorship history for program management titles.
Can my employer start my green card process while I'm on H-1B for this role?
Yes, and starting early is strongly advisable. Under AC21 provisions, if your I-140 is approved and your priority date is not current, you can extend your H-1B beyond the six-year cap in one-year or three-year increments while waiting. USCIS allows concurrent H-1B maintenance and I-140 processing, so your status doesn't lapse during the green card queue.
What happens if my employer cancels sponsorship after my I-140 is approved?
If your I-140 has been approved for 180 days or more, AC21 portability lets you transfer the priority date and approved petition to a new employer offering a same or similar IT program management role. You'll need to file a new I-485 or use the porting option with USCIS. Document the similarity between the original job duties and your new role carefully to support the portability claim.