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Project Lead roles qualify for EB-2 and EB-3 green card sponsorship when employers complete the PERM labor certification process, documenting that no qualified U.S. worker is available. Most Project Lead positions meet the specialty occupation threshold, making employer-sponsored permanent residency a realistic path for credentialed foreign professionals.
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JR-3864
Location:
450 Brookline Ave, BOSTON, MA 02215
Category:
Research Administration
Employment Type:
Full time
Work Location:
Hybrid: 2-3 days onsite/week
Salary/Pay Rate:
$90,085.00 - $98,920.00 per year
Overview
Project Manager II is responsible for managing and executing complex projects that support departmental and cross-departmental initiatives. This role involves planning and managing multiple project activities, managing resources, and ensuring project objectives are met. The Project Manager will engage with stakeholders to facilitate project success and drive continuous improvement. Focuses on executing project plans and achieving project-specific objectives. Located in Boston and the surrounding communities, Dana-Farber Cancer Institute is a leader in life changing breakthroughs in cancer research and patient care. We are united in our mission of conquering cancer, HIV/AIDS, and related diseases. We strive to create an inclusive, diverse, and equitable environment where we provide compassionate and comprehensive care to patients of all backgrounds, and design programs to promote public health particularly among high-risk and underserved populations. We conduct groundbreaking research that advances treatment, we educate tomorrow's physician/researchers, and we work with amazing partners, including other Harvard Medical School-affiliated hospitals.
Primary Duties and Responsibilities:
- Scope and Complexity: Manage moderately complex projects, focusing on resource allocation and meeting project objectives.
- Decision Making: Make informed decisions regarding resource allocation and project timelines, with some autonomy in resolving operational challenges.
- Stakeholder Interaction and Communication: Engage with a broad range of stakeholders, including department heads and project leads, to gather requirements and provide updates.
- Project Management: Plan and manage project activities, ensuring alignment with strategic objectives and efficient use of resources.
- Quality Assurance and Performance Monitoring: Track project progress and performance metrics, reporting findings to stakeholders and recommending improvements.
- Risk Management: Identify potential risks to project success and implement mitigation strategies to address them.
Knowledge, Skills and Abilities:
- Solid understanding of project management methodologies and practices.
- Strong organizational and problem-solving skills.
- Effective communication and stakeholder management abilities.
- Proficiency in project management software and templates.
- Ability to manage multiple projects and priorities simultaneously.
Minimum Job Qualifications:
Bachelor degree in business administration, management, healthcare, or a related field.
Five (5) years of relevant experience with progressively increasing responsibility of which at least two (2) years must be in project management or comparable roles required.
License/Certification/Registration Required:
Project Management Professional (PMP) certification or equivalent preferred.
Supervisory Responsibilities:
None
Patient Contact:
None
At Dana-Farber Cancer Institute, we work every day to create an innovative, caring, and inclusive environment where every patient, family, and staff member feels they belong. As relentless as we are in our mission to reduce the burden of cancer for all, we are committed to having faculty and staff who offer multifaceted experiences. Cancer knows no boundaries and when it comes to hiring the most dedicated and compassionate professionals, neither do we. If working in this kind of organization inspires you, we encourage you to apply.
Dana-Farber Cancer Institute is an equal opportunity employer and affirms the right of every qualified applicant to receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, gender identity or expression, national origin, sexual orientation, genetic information, disability, age, ancestry, military service, protected veteran status, or other characteristics protected by law.
EEO Poster
Pay Transparency Statement
The hiring range is based on market pay structures, with individual salaries determined by factors such as business needs, market conditions, internal equity, and based on the candidate’s relevant experience, skills and qualifications.
For union positions, the pay range is determined by the Collective Bargaining Agreement (CBA).
$90,085.00 - $98,920.00
Job Ref:
JR-3864
Location:
450 Brookline Ave, BOSTON, MA 02215
Category:
Research Administration
Employment Type:
Full time
Work Location:
Hybrid: 2-3 days onsite/week
Salary/Pay Rate:
$90,085.00 - $98,920.00 per year
Overview
Project Manager II is responsible for managing and executing complex projects that support departmental and cross-departmental initiatives. This role involves planning and managing multiple project activities, managing resources, and ensuring project objectives are met. The Project Manager will engage with stakeholders to facilitate project success and drive continuous improvement. Focuses on executing project plans and achieving project-specific objectives. Located in Boston and the surrounding communities, Dana-Farber Cancer Institute is a leader in life changing breakthroughs in cancer research and patient care. We are united in our mission of conquering cancer, HIV/AIDS, and related diseases. We strive to create an inclusive, diverse, and equitable environment where we provide compassionate and comprehensive care to patients of all backgrounds, and design programs to promote public health particularly among high-risk and underserved populations. We conduct groundbreaking research that advances treatment, we educate tomorrow's physician/researchers, and we work with amazing partners, including other Harvard Medical School-affiliated hospitals.
Primary Duties and Responsibilities:
- Scope and Complexity: Manage moderately complex projects, focusing on resource allocation and meeting project objectives.
- Decision Making: Make informed decisions regarding resource allocation and project timelines, with some autonomy in resolving operational challenges.
- Stakeholder Interaction and Communication: Engage with a broad range of stakeholders, including department heads and project leads, to gather requirements and provide updates.
- Project Management: Plan and manage project activities, ensuring alignment with strategic objectives and efficient use of resources.
- Quality Assurance and Performance Monitoring: Track project progress and performance metrics, reporting findings to stakeholders and recommending improvements.
- Risk Management: Identify potential risks to project success and implement mitigation strategies to address them.
Knowledge, Skills and Abilities:
- Solid understanding of project management methodologies and practices.
- Strong organizational and problem-solving skills.
- Effective communication and stakeholder management abilities.
- Proficiency in project management software and templates.
- Ability to manage multiple projects and priorities simultaneously.
Minimum Job Qualifications:
Bachelor degree in business administration, management, healthcare, or a related field.
Five (5) years of relevant experience with progressively increasing responsibility of which at least two (2) years must be in project management or comparable roles required.
License/Certification/Registration Required:
Project Management Professional (PMP) certification or equivalent preferred.
Supervisory Responsibilities:
None
Patient Contact:
None
At Dana-Farber Cancer Institute, we work every day to create an innovative, caring, and inclusive environment where every patient, family, and staff member feels they belong. As relentless as we are in our mission to reduce the burden of cancer for all, we are committed to having faculty and staff who offer multifaceted experiences. Cancer knows no boundaries and when it comes to hiring the most dedicated and compassionate professionals, neither do we. If working in this kind of organization inspires you, we encourage you to apply.
Dana-Farber Cancer Institute is an equal opportunity employer and affirms the right of every qualified applicant to receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, gender identity or expression, national origin, sexual orientation, genetic information, disability, age, ancestry, military service, protected veteran status, or other characteristics protected by law.
EEO Poster
Pay Transparency Statement
The hiring range is based on market pay structures, with individual salaries determined by factors such as business needs, market conditions, internal equity, and based on the candidate’s relevant experience, skills and qualifications.
For union positions, the pay range is determined by the Collective Bargaining Agreement (CBA).
$90,085.00 - $98,920.00
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Get Access To All JobsTips for Finding Green Card Sponsorship in Project Lead
Frame your credentials around PERM job requirements
Your degree and work history must align precisely with the employer's PERM-filed job description. A mismatch between your transcript field and the posted role is one of the most common causes of I-140 denials for Project Lead candidates.
Target employers with established PERM filing infrastructure
Prioritize mid-size and large companies with a dedicated HR or legal team that has processed PERM applications before. First-time PERM sponsors often underestimate DOL audit risk and recruitment documentation requirements, which delays your case significantly.
Search green card sponsoring employers on Migrate Mate
Use Migrate Mate to filter Project Lead openings by employers with active EB-2 and EB-3 sponsorship history, so you're applying to companies already equipped to sponsor rather than hoping a recruiter will agree to start the process from scratch.
Negotiate PERM sponsorship terms before accepting an offer
Confirm in writing whether the employer covers PERM filing costs and attorney fees. DOL rules prohibit passing PERM costs to you, but some employers structure offers in ways that effectively shift attorney fees onto the employee if terms aren't clearly defined upfront.
Understand how prevailing wage affects your job offer
DOL requires your offered salary to meet the prevailing wage for your SOC code and work location. Use the OFLC Wage Search to verify your offer hits at least the Level II or Level III threshold before your employer submits the PERM application.
Document project management credentials to support EB-2 eligibility
For EB-2 classification, gather evidence that your Project Lead role requires an advanced degree or the equivalent, including letters from prior employers quantifying team size, budget authority, and technical scope that a bachelor's degree alone wouldn't qualify someone to handle.
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Find Project Lead JobsProject Lead Green Card Sponsorship: Frequently Asked Questions
Does a Project Lead role qualify for EB-2 or EB-3 green card sponsorship?
Project Lead positions can qualify under either category depending on the employer's requirements. EB-2 applies when the role requires an advanced degree or equivalent specialized experience. EB-3 covers roles requiring at least a bachelor's degree. The employer's PERM job description must match your actual duties and credentials, and USCIS evaluates each petition individually.
How does green card sponsorship differ from H-1B sponsorship for a Project Lead?
Green card sponsorship through PERM and I-140 leads to permanent residency, not a temporary work authorization period. Unlike the H-1B, EB-3 green card petitions have no annual lottery. The tradeoff is timeline: PERM alone takes six months to over a year before the I-140 is even filed, and priority date backlogs vary significantly by country of birth.
How can I find Project Lead employers who sponsor green cards?
Migrate Mate lets you filter Project Lead job listings by employers with verified EB-2 and EB-3 sponsorship history, removing the guesswork of cold-applying to companies that may never have run a PERM case. Searching by sponsorship track record dramatically improves your odds of reaching an offer stage with an employer prepared to file.
What documentation do I need to support a PERM-based green card petition as a Project Lead?
You'll need academic transcripts, official degree evaluations if your credential is from outside the U.S., employment verification letters detailing job titles and responsibilities, and any professional certifications relevant to the role. If the employer is using a combination of education and experience to satisfy PERM requirements, each year of qualifying work experience must be documented precisely by a prior supervisor.
Can my employer start the PERM process while I'm on an H-1B?
Yes, and most immigration attorneys recommend starting PERM as early as possible while you're on H-1B status. PERM and I-140 processing can run concurrently with your H-1B, and under AC21 portability rules, you can generally change employers without losing your priority date once the I-140 is approved and your priority date is within 180 days of becoming current.
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