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IT Service Manager green card sponsorship follows the EB-2 or EB-3 pathway, requiring PERM labor certification before your employer files an I-140 petition with USCIS. Nationals from high-demand countries should factor in priority-date backlogs. This page lists U.S. employers actively sponsoring this role for permanent residency.
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Maximus seeking an experienced and highly motivated Manager, Enterprise Service Management & Knowledge Experience to lead the transformation and manage operations of Enterprise Service Request Management, Knowledge Management, Service Catalog, and Service Automation capabilities across the organization.
This is a hands-on role for someone who thrives at the intersection of process, technology, data, and employee experience. You will be responsible for modernizing how Maximus employees consume IT services through self-service, automation, knowledge, and ServiceNow platform capabilities.
The ideal candidate is a builder and change agent with hands-on operational expertise in ITSM, ITIL best practices, ServiceNow, workflow automation, and stakeholder engagement. You will lead a small team while partnering across IT and business organizations to simplify service delivery, improve operational efficiency, and drive measurable business outcomes.
This role offers a unique opportunity to shape the future of Enterprise Service Management, establish modern service experiences, and build the foundation for AI-enabled support and automation.
This is a remote position.
Essential Duties and Responsibilities:
- Lead Enterprise Service Request Management strategy and governance, including the Service Catalog, Employee Center, service ownership, lifecycle management, and continuous improvement.
- Direct Service Catalog management and rationalization, service design, intake governance, and catalog optimization.
- Manage assigned ServiceNow workflow automation and digital transformation initiatives using Flow Designer, Workflow Editor, Service Catalog, Employee Center, and other platform capabilities.
- Establish and govern OLAs, KPIs, fulfillment metrics, service quality standards, and operational performance reporting.
- Implement and continuously improve the approved enterprise Knowledge Management strategy, governance framework, and knowledge lifecycle processes.
- Drive KCS adoption, knowledge-sharing practices, self-service enablement, operational learning, and AI-readiness activities; secure stakeholder alignment with established policies and practices and measure progress against defined objectives.
- Leverage ServiceNow analytics, dashboards, reporting, and data storytelling to improve adoption, performance, customer experience, and business outcomes.
- Manage ITSM process excellence initiatives across Request, Knowledge, Incident, Change, Problem, and Asset Management disciplines.
- Partner with SAM, HAM, and stakeholders to optimize entitlement, licensing, provisioning, governance, fulfillment, and lifecycle processes.
- Lead, mentor, develop, and manage a high-performing ITSM team while fostering stakeholder engagement and strategic alignment.
MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS
- Bachelor's degree in relevant field of study and 5+ years of relevant professional experience required, or equivalent combination of education and experience.
Job-Specific Minimum Requirements:
- 5+ years of IT Service Management experience.
- 4+ years of hands-on ServiceNow platform experience.
- 3+ years of people leadership, program leadership, or enterprise process ownership experience.
- ITIL v3 or v4 Foundation Certification required.
- Deep understanding of ITSM processes and ITIL best practices.
- Proven experience leading Service Request Management and Knowledge Management functions.
- Strong hands-on experience designing and implementing:
- ServiceNow Workflows.
- Flow Designer Automations.
- Service Catalog Solutions.
- Employee Center Experiences.
- Knowledge Management Programs.
- Experience using data analytics to identify opportunities, drive decision-making, and measure outcomes.
- Exceptional communication, facilitation, stakeholder management, and executive presentation skills.
- Ability to influence without authority and gain buy-in across diverse stakeholder groups.
PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS
- ServiceNow Certified System Administrator (CSA).
- Certified Implementation Specialist (CIS-ITSM).
- ServiceNow HAM Pro Experience.
- ServiceNow SAM Pro Experience.
- Experience with Performance Analytics, Employee Center, Virtual Agent, and AI Search.
- Knowledge-Centered Service (KCS) experience or certification.
- Experience supporting large-scale digital transformation or enterprise service management initiatives.
EEO Statement
Maximus is an equal opportunity employer. We evaluate qualified applicants without regard to race, color, religion, sex, age, national origin, disability, veteran status, genetic information and other legally protected characteristics.
Pay Transparency
Maximus compensation is based on various factors including but not limited to job location, a candidate's education, training, experience, expected quality and quantity of work, required travel (if any), external market and internal value analysis including seniority and merit systems, as well as internal pay alignment. Annual salary is just one component of Maximus's total compensation package. Other rewards may include short- and long-term incentives as well as program-specific awards. Additionally, Maximus provides a variety of benefits to employees, including health insurance coverage, life and disability insurance, a retirement savings plan, paid holidays and paid time off. Compensation ranges may differ based on contract value but will be commensurate with job duties and relevant work experience. An applicant's salary history will not be used in determining compensation. Maximus will comply with regulatory minimum wage rates and exempt salary thresholds in all instances.
Accommodations
Maximus provides reasonable accommodations to individuals requiring assistance during any phase of the employment process due to a disability, medical condition, or physical or mental impairment. If you require assistance at any stage of the employment process—including accessing job postings, completing assessments, or participating in interviews,—please contact People Operations at applicantaccom@maximus.com.
INTRODUCTION
Maximus seeking an experienced and highly motivated Manager, Enterprise Service Management & Knowledge Experience to lead the transformation and manage operations of Enterprise Service Request Management, Knowledge Management, Service Catalog, and Service Automation capabilities across the organization.
This is a hands-on role for someone who thrives at the intersection of process, technology, data, and employee experience. You will be responsible for modernizing how Maximus employees consume IT services through self-service, automation, knowledge, and ServiceNow platform capabilities.
The ideal candidate is a builder and change agent with hands-on operational expertise in ITSM, ITIL best practices, ServiceNow, workflow automation, and stakeholder engagement. You will lead a small team while partnering across IT and business organizations to simplify service delivery, improve operational efficiency, and drive measurable business outcomes.
This role offers a unique opportunity to shape the future of Enterprise Service Management, establish modern service experiences, and build the foundation for AI-enabled support and automation.
This is a remote position.
Essential Duties and Responsibilities:
- Lead Enterprise Service Request Management strategy and governance, including the Service Catalog, Employee Center, service ownership, lifecycle management, and continuous improvement.
- Direct Service Catalog management and rationalization, service design, intake governance, and catalog optimization.
- Manage assigned ServiceNow workflow automation and digital transformation initiatives using Flow Designer, Workflow Editor, Service Catalog, Employee Center, and other platform capabilities.
- Establish and govern OLAs, KPIs, fulfillment metrics, service quality standards, and operational performance reporting.
- Implement and continuously improve the approved enterprise Knowledge Management strategy, governance framework, and knowledge lifecycle processes.
- Drive KCS adoption, knowledge-sharing practices, self-service enablement, operational learning, and AI-readiness activities; secure stakeholder alignment with established policies and practices and measure progress against defined objectives.
- Leverage ServiceNow analytics, dashboards, reporting, and data storytelling to improve adoption, performance, customer experience, and business outcomes.
- Manage ITSM process excellence initiatives across Request, Knowledge, Incident, Change, Problem, and Asset Management disciplines.
- Partner with SAM, HAM, and stakeholders to optimize entitlement, licensing, provisioning, governance, fulfillment, and lifecycle processes.
- Lead, mentor, develop, and manage a high-performing ITSM team while fostering stakeholder engagement and strategic alignment.
MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS
- Bachelor's degree in relevant field of study and 5+ years of relevant professional experience required, or equivalent combination of education and experience.
Job-Specific Minimum Requirements:
- 5+ years of IT Service Management experience.
- 4+ years of hands-on ServiceNow platform experience.
- 3+ years of people leadership, program leadership, or enterprise process ownership experience.
- ITIL v3 or v4 Foundation Certification required.
- Deep understanding of ITSM processes and ITIL best practices.
- Proven experience leading Service Request Management and Knowledge Management functions.
- Strong hands-on experience designing and implementing:
- ServiceNow Workflows.
- Flow Designer Automations.
- Service Catalog Solutions.
- Employee Center Experiences.
- Knowledge Management Programs.
- Experience using data analytics to identify opportunities, drive decision-making, and measure outcomes.
- Exceptional communication, facilitation, stakeholder management, and executive presentation skills.
- Ability to influence without authority and gain buy-in across diverse stakeholder groups.
PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS
- ServiceNow Certified System Administrator (CSA).
- Certified Implementation Specialist (CIS-ITSM).
- ServiceNow HAM Pro Experience.
- ServiceNow SAM Pro Experience.
- Experience with Performance Analytics, Employee Center, Virtual Agent, and AI Search.
- Knowledge-Centered Service (KCS) experience or certification.
- Experience supporting large-scale digital transformation or enterprise service management initiatives.
EEO Statement
Maximus is an equal opportunity employer. We evaluate qualified applicants without regard to race, color, religion, sex, age, national origin, disability, veteran status, genetic information and other legally protected characteristics.
Pay Transparency
Maximus compensation is based on various factors including but not limited to job location, a candidate's education, training, experience, expected quality and quantity of work, required travel (if any), external market and internal value analysis including seniority and merit systems, as well as internal pay alignment. Annual salary is just one component of Maximus's total compensation package. Other rewards may include short- and long-term incentives as well as program-specific awards. Additionally, Maximus provides a variety of benefits to employees, including health insurance coverage, life and disability insurance, a retirement savings plan, paid holidays and paid time off. Compensation ranges may differ based on contract value but will be commensurate with job duties and relevant work experience. An applicant's salary history will not be used in determining compensation. Maximus will comply with regulatory minimum wage rates and exempt salary thresholds in all instances.
Accommodations
Maximus provides reasonable accommodations to individuals requiring assistance during any phase of the employment process due to a disability, medical condition, or physical or mental impairment. If you require assistance at any stage of the employment process—including accessing job postings, completing assessments, or participating in interviews,—please contact People Operations at applicantaccom@maximus.com.
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Get Access To All JobsTips for Finding Green Card Sponsorship as an IT Service Manager
Document progressive IT management experience
PERM requires your employer to demonstrate you meet the minimum requirements for the role. Gather performance reviews, org charts, and project records that show progressive responsibility, auditors scrutinize whether your experience genuinely matches the job description.
Search Migrate Mate for verified sponsors
Target employers with confirmed green card sponsorship history for IT Service Manager roles. Migrate Mate lists U.S. employers with verified employment-based sponsorship records, searchable by role and location, so you're not cold-applying to companies unlikely to file.
Check OFLC Wage Search before salary negotiations
PERM locks your employer into paying at least the prevailing wage for your SOC code and work location. Use OFLC Wage Search to look up the Level II or III wage before you negotiate, accepting less than prevailing wage creates a compliance problem during the PERM audit.
Understand the EB-2 versus EB-3 classification decision
If your offer requires a master's degree or a bachelor's degree plus five years of progressive experience, EB-2 applies. EB-3 covers bachelor's-level professionals and skilled workers with two or more years of experience. The classification affects your priority date queue, especially if you're from India or China.
Ask about employer PERM recruitment obligations
Before accepting an offer, ask HR whether they've run PERM cases before. The PERM recruitment test requires DOL-mandated advertising steps over a defined period, employers unfamiliar with the process often underestimate the timeline, which delays your I-140 filing date.
Preserve your priority date if you change employers
Once USCIS approves your I-140, your priority date becomes portable. If you later move to a new employer, that date can carry over to their I-140 petition. Separately, AC21 job portability lets you change to a same or similar occupation once your I-485 has been pending 180 days or more.
Green Card IT Service Manager: Frequently Asked Questions
Which green card category typically applies to IT Service Manager roles?
Most IT Service Manager positions qualify under EB-2 if the role requires a master's degree or a bachelor's degree plus five years of progressive IT management experience. EB-3 covers roles requiring a bachelor's degree or at least two years of skilled experience. Your employer's attorney will determine the classification based on the actual minimum requirements listed in the job description, not your personal credentials.
How does green card sponsorship differ from H-1B sponsorship for this role?
H-1B visa grants temporary nonimmigrant status, subject to annual cap lotteries and two-year or three-year increments. Green card sponsorship through PERM, I-140, and I-485 leads to lawful permanent residency with no renewal requirement. The PERM process also involves a DOL-supervised recruitment test and a prevailing wage determination, steps that don't exist in an H-1B filing. Processing timelines are longer, and nationals from India and China can face significant priority-date backlogs.
What does the PERM labor certification process involve for an IT Service Manager position?
Your employer files the PERM application with DOL after completing a mandatory recruitment period, which includes specific advertising steps such as job orders, newspaper ads, and internal postings. DOL then reviews whether any qualified U.S. workers applied and were rejected for lawful reasons. A prevailing wage determination must be obtained before recruitment begins. Only after PERM certification can your employer file the I-140 immigrant petition with USCIS.
How do I find employers who sponsor IT Service Manager roles for a green card?
Migrate Mate lists U.S. employers with verified employment-based green card sponsorship history, searchable by role and city. This lets you focus on companies that have filed PERM cases for IT management roles rather than spending time with employers who have no track record of sponsoring permanent residency. Filtering by sponsorship history significantly narrows the pool to realistic opportunities.
Can I change employers after my green card sponsorship process starts?
Yes, but the timing matters. Once your I-140 petition is approved, your priority date can be retained and transferred to a new employer's I-140. Separately, AC21 portability allows you to change to the same or a similar occupation once your I-485 adjustment application has been pending for 180 days or more without losing your place in the queue. Changing jobs before I-140 approval generally requires restarting the PERM process.