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Get Access To All JobsSpace Program Development Manager (m/f/d)
Preferably Burr Ridge, IL, United States, other Locations within US possible | req28178
What you will enjoy doing
- Scout broadly for space-sector applications and technology-based offerings that leverage Linde’s capabilities and business models
- Build and maintain a prioritized opportunity pipeline; screen and rank ideas using balanced criteria (customer acceptance, impact, alternatives, IP, difficulty, and execution feasibility)
- Map target value chains and customer workflows; define the ‘job to be done’ and quantify unmet needs
- Engage customers, partners, industry groups, universities, government agencies, and other external stakeholders to gather Voice‑of‑Customer insights and validate demand
- Size and quantify opportunities (market size, value pools, share potential) and create clear value propositions for differentiated solutions
- Coordinate with internal technical experts to assess solution concepts; drive pre-feasibility studies (technical/commercial) and techno-economic comparisons versus state-of-the-art
- Develop business cases with assumptions and sensitivity analyses; recommend “go / no-go / pivot” decisions supported by data
- Lead initiation of new development programs; define scope, resources, milestones, and go-to-market strategy and drive proposals through early stage-gate reviews to secure business sponsorship and alignment
What makes you great
- Bachelor’s degree in an engineering or science discipline; MS/PhD in an engineering or science discipline and/or MBA is desired
- 5+ years of work experience in the space sector at a commercial space firm or space-focused government organization
- Demonstrated aptitude to learn new technical domains quickly
- Strong analytical and business case skills (market sizing, value chain analysis, financial modeling, value propositions); comfort working with imperfect data and making structured assumptions
- Technical acumen to understand customer processes and translate needs into solution concepts; ability to collaborate effectively with R&D and engineering teams
- Excellent interpersonal, verbal, and written communication skills; proven ability to influence across functions and present to senior stakeholders
- Results-driven, self-directed, and comfortable with ambiguity in early-stage opportunity exploration
- Willingness to travel domestically and internationally as needed (typically up to ~25%)
- Experience in program development, technology commercialization, strategy, business development, product management, consulting, or a related role that blends technical and commercial responsibilities is a plus
- Experience with stage-gate / portfolio management, leading early-stage innovation programs is desired
- Experience with techno-economic assessments and pre-feasibility studies as well as experience with building partnerships/external networks (start-ups, suppliers, universities, consortia) would be ideal
Why you will love working with us
Linde is a leading global industrial gases and engineering company with 2024 sales of $33 billion. We live our mission of making our world more productive every day by providing high-quality solutions, technologies and services which are making our customers more successful and helping to sustain, decarbonize and protect our planet.
The company serves a variety of end markets such as chemicals & energy, food & beverage, electronics, healthcare, manufacturing, metals and mining. Linde's industrial gases and technologies are used in countless applications including production of clean hydrogen and carbon capture systems critical to the energy transition, life-saving medical oxygen and high-purity & specialty gases for electronics. Linde also delivers state-of-the-art gas processing solutions to support customer expansion, efficiency improvements and emissions reductions.
Linde employees learn and abide the Linde Code of Ethics and Code of Conduct by demonstrating honesty.
What we offer you!
At Linde, the sky is not the limit. If you’re looking to build a career where your work reaches beyond your job description and betters the people with whom you work, the communities we serve, and the world in which we all live, at Linde, your opportunities are limitless. Be Linde. Be Limitless.
In addition to competitive compensation, we offer a wide range of medical options to suit everyone’s needs. Other benefits include; educational and professional development, employee discount program, 401K, pension plan, and life insurance, just to name a few.
The salary range for this role is: $113,680 - $170,000.
Have we inspired you? Let´s talk about it
We are looking forward to receiving your complete application.
All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, disability, protected veteran status, pregnancy, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, or any other reason prohibited by applicable law.
Linde Inc. acts responsibly towards its shareholders, business partners, employees, society and the environment in every one of its business areas, regions and locations across the globe. The company is committed to technologies and products that unite the goals of customer value and sustainable development.
The above statements are intended to describe the general nature and level of work being performed by employees assigned to this classification. They are not intended to be construed as an exhaustive list of all responsibilities, duties and skills required of employees assigned to this position. Therefore employees assigned may be required to perform additional job tasks required by the manager.
Space Program Development Manager (m/f/d)
Preferably Burr Ridge, IL, United States, other Locations within US possible | req28178
What you will enjoy doing
- Scout broadly for space-sector applications and technology-based offerings that leverage Linde’s capabilities and business models
- Build and maintain a prioritized opportunity pipeline; screen and rank ideas using balanced criteria (customer acceptance, impact, alternatives, IP, difficulty, and execution feasibility)
- Map target value chains and customer workflows; define the ‘job to be done’ and quantify unmet needs
- Engage customers, partners, industry groups, universities, government agencies, and other external stakeholders to gather Voice‑of‑Customer insights and validate demand
- Size and quantify opportunities (market size, value pools, share potential) and create clear value propositions for differentiated solutions
- Coordinate with internal technical experts to assess solution concepts; drive pre-feasibility studies (technical/commercial) and techno-economic comparisons versus state-of-the-art
- Develop business cases with assumptions and sensitivity analyses; recommend “go / no-go / pivot” decisions supported by data
- Lead initiation of new development programs; define scope, resources, milestones, and go-to-market strategy and drive proposals through early stage-gate reviews to secure business sponsorship and alignment
What makes you great
- Bachelor’s degree in an engineering or science discipline; MS/PhD in an engineering or science discipline and/or MBA is desired
- 5+ years of work experience in the space sector at a commercial space firm or space-focused government organization
- Demonstrated aptitude to learn new technical domains quickly
- Strong analytical and business case skills (market sizing, value chain analysis, financial modeling, value propositions); comfort working with imperfect data and making structured assumptions
- Technical acumen to understand customer processes and translate needs into solution concepts; ability to collaborate effectively with R&D and engineering teams
- Excellent interpersonal, verbal, and written communication skills; proven ability to influence across functions and present to senior stakeholders
- Results-driven, self-directed, and comfortable with ambiguity in early-stage opportunity exploration
- Willingness to travel domestically and internationally as needed (typically up to ~25%)
- Experience in program development, technology commercialization, strategy, business development, product management, consulting, or a related role that blends technical and commercial responsibilities is a plus
- Experience with stage-gate / portfolio management, leading early-stage innovation programs is desired
- Experience with techno-economic assessments and pre-feasibility studies as well as experience with building partnerships/external networks (start-ups, suppliers, universities, consortia) would be ideal
Why you will love working with us
Linde is a leading global industrial gases and engineering company with 2024 sales of $33 billion. We live our mission of making our world more productive every day by providing high-quality solutions, technologies and services which are making our customers more successful and helping to sustain, decarbonize and protect our planet.
The company serves a variety of end markets such as chemicals & energy, food & beverage, electronics, healthcare, manufacturing, metals and mining. Linde's industrial gases and technologies are used in countless applications including production of clean hydrogen and carbon capture systems critical to the energy transition, life-saving medical oxygen and high-purity & specialty gases for electronics. Linde also delivers state-of-the-art gas processing solutions to support customer expansion, efficiency improvements and emissions reductions.
Linde employees learn and abide the Linde Code of Ethics and Code of Conduct by demonstrating honesty.
What we offer you!
At Linde, the sky is not the limit. If you’re looking to build a career where your work reaches beyond your job description and betters the people with whom you work, the communities we serve, and the world in which we all live, at Linde, your opportunities are limitless. Be Linde. Be Limitless.
In addition to competitive compensation, we offer a wide range of medical options to suit everyone’s needs. Other benefits include; educational and professional development, employee discount program, 401K, pension plan, and life insurance, just to name a few.
The salary range for this role is: $113,680 - $170,000.
Have we inspired you? Let´s talk about it
We are looking forward to receiving your complete application.
All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, disability, protected veteran status, pregnancy, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, or any other reason prohibited by applicable law.
Linde Inc. acts responsibly towards its shareholders, business partners, employees, society and the environment in every one of its business areas, regions and locations across the globe. The company is committed to technologies and products that unite the goals of customer value and sustainable development.
The above statements are intended to describe the general nature and level of work being performed by employees assigned to this classification. They are not intended to be construed as an exhaustive list of all responsibilities, duties and skills required of employees assigned to this position. Therefore employees assigned may be required to perform additional job tasks required by the manager.
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Get Access To All JobsTips for Finding Green Card Sponsorship as a Program Development Manager
Document your degree field precisely
PERM requires your degree to directly relate to the Program Development Manager role. If your degree is in a broad field like business administration, gather transcripts and a credential evaluation that maps your coursework to program planning and organizational management functions.
Target employers already running PERM campaigns
Nonprofits, healthcare systems, universities, and government contractors regularly sponsor Program Development Managers through PERM. These organizations have established HR processes for labor certification, which shortens your path from offer letter to filed petition significantly.
Search sponsoring employers through Migrate Mate
Migrate Mate lets you filter Program Development Manager openings by employers with active green card sponsorship history, so you spend time applying to roles where sponsorship is already part of the hiring process rather than negotiating it from scratch.
Clarify EB-2 versus EB-3 eligibility with your offer
If the job requires a master's degree or you hold one, your employer can file under EB-2, which often carries shorter wait times for many nationalities. Make sure the actual job duties listed in your offer letter match whichever category your employer intends to file under.
Confirm prevailing wage compliance before signing
DOL requires your employer to pay at least the prevailing wage for your location and role before PERM certification is granted. Use the OFLC Wage Search to look up the wage level for Program Development Manager in your metro area and verify your offered salary meets that threshold.
Understand how PERM recruitment affects your start date
Before filing PERM, DOL requires employers to run a formal recruitment campaign lasting at least 30 days and document that no qualified U.S. workers applied. This mandatory period means your green card process typically starts months after your employment begins, not at the offer stage.
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Does a Program Development Manager role qualify for EB-2 or EB-3 sponsorship?
Most Program Development Manager positions qualify under EB-3 as a professional role requiring at least a bachelor's degree. If the specific position requires a master's degree or your employer can demonstrate the role warrants an advanced-degree candidate, EB-2 classification is possible. The distinction matters because EB-2 often has shorter wait times for applicants from countries outside the heavily backlogged categories.
How does PERM green card sponsorship differ from H-1B sponsorship for this role?
H-1B is a temporary work visa tied to a six-year maximum stay with annual lottery uncertainty. PERM-based green card sponsorship is a permanent immigration pathway with no annual visa cap at the EB-3 level for most nationalities. The PERM process involves DOL labor certification followed by an I-140 petition and, once a visa number is available, adjustment of status or consular processing to obtain lawful permanent residency.
How long does the PERM process take for a Program Development Manager?
DOL's mandatory recruitment period runs at least 30 to 60 days before the employer can file the PERM application. DOL processing currently averages six to eighteen months depending on whether the case is audited. After PERM certification, USCIS adjudicates the I-140 petition, and visa availability depends on your country of birth. The full process from job offer to green card approval commonly takes two to four years.
What credentials should I prepare before applying for sponsored Program Development Manager roles?
Gather academic transcripts showing a degree in a field related to program management, organizational development, or a cognate discipline. If your degree is from outside the U.S., obtain a credential evaluation from a recognized evaluator confirming U.S. equivalency. Strong documentation of progressive program management experience and measurable outcomes also supports the employer's case during PERM recruitment and I-140 adjudication.
Where can I find Program Development Manager jobs with green card sponsorship?
Use Migrate Mate to search Program Development Manager openings filtered by employers with documented green card sponsorship history. This saves time by surfacing roles where PERM sponsorship is already part of the employer's hiring process. Sectors with the highest concentration of these sponsored roles include nonprofits, health systems, higher education institutions, and workforce development organizations, all of which regularly file PERM applications for program management staff.
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