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Project Management Specialist roles qualify for EB-2 and EB-3 green card sponsorship through the PERM labor certification process, which requires employers to document that no qualified U.S. worker is available. Roles demanding a bachelor's degree in business, engineering, or a related field typically align with EB-3, while positions requiring an advanced degree or specialized credentials may qualify under EB-2.
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Offices at Vernon Place
DEPARTMENT
AC Hospital Operations
SHIFT
Day (United States of America)
SCHEDULE
Full time
WEEKLY HOURS
40
FTE
1
EMPLOYEE STATUS
Regular
EXPECTED STARTING PAY RANGE
$63,086.40 - $80,558.40
Starting pay is based on experience, skills, and equity; exceptions may apply for highly qualified candidates. Additional pay (e.g., shift, on-call, or weekend differentials) and benefits may apply. Annual pay may vary based on FTE status.
JOB RESPONSIBILITIES
Project Management Coordination:
- Coordinate assigned projects including collaborating on project plans, budgets, and resource requirements.
- Identify and use appropriate project management tools and concepts (charters, scope management, budget management, risk/issue management, communications management).
- Develop and execute work plans.
- Set priorities for tasks based on importance and urgency.
- Track progress and prepare internal reports.
- Prepare documents to support project management and reporting.
- Prepare and distribute project communication to internal and external clients.
- Identify people, process and infrastructure needs and act as liaison to ensure appropriate systems and reporting are maintained in support of project requirements.
- Create work products and project deliverables, both independently and under direction of team members.
- Understand and meet expectations for deliverable quality and timeliness.
Project Management Leadership:
- Engage clients and stakeholders, negotiate project scope as needed, and communicate with client throughout the project.
- Identify resources needed, such as information, expertise, personnel, and instruments and problem-solve gaps.
- Lead project teams and direct work of others while assuming final responsibility for the result.
Data Analysis/Reporting:
- Perform primary and secondary data collection (e.g., literature reviews), summarize findings, draw appropriate conclusions, and effectively communicate results to team.
- Coordinate collection of data.
- Conduct/support qualitative and quantitative analysis of project data.
- Support and execute regulatory/reporting activities related to projects (e.g., IRB, updates/reports to funding agencies, etc.).
Communication & Relationship Management:
- Manage communication to and relationships with key project stakeholders.
- Compose, edit, and deliver written and verbal communications.
- Facilitate small group discussions.
- Keep team members appropriately informed.
Strategic Planning:
- Strategize with project, program and department leadership to develop plans to advance objectives.
- Work in collaboration to establish goals and objectives, prioritize key objectives and work with the team to meet the goals and objectives.
- Strategize and recommend infrastructure necessary to execute selected projects & processes.
Direct Reports (TBD)
Medium Volume and/or Complexity of Projects. Complexity defined as a combination of project expenses per year, and number of stakeholders for full projects or assigned portions of projects.
Job Requirements
- Bachelor's degree in a related field
- 4+ years of experience or equivalent combination of education and experience
About us
At Cincinnati Children’s, we come to work with one goal: to make children’s health better. We believe in a holistic team approach, both in caring for patients and their families, and in advancing science and discovery. We strive to do better and find energy and inspiration in our shared purpose. If you want to be the best you can be, you can do it at Cincinnati Children’s.
Cincinnati Children's is:
- Recognized by U.S. News & World Report as a top 10 best Children's Hospitals in the nation for more than 15 years
- Consistently among the top 3 Children's Hospitals for National Institutes of Health (NIH) Funding
- Recognized as one of America’s Best Large Employers (2025), America’s Best Employers for New Grads (2025)
- One of the nation's America’s Most Innovative Companies as noted by Fortune
- Consistently certified as great place to work
- A Leading Disability Employer as noted by the National Organization on Disability
- Magnet® designated for the fourth consecutive time by the American Nurses Credentialing Center (ANCC)
We Embrace Innovation—Together. We believe in empowering our teams with the tools that help us work smarter and care better. That’s why we support the responsible use of artificial intelligence. By encouraging innovation, we’re creating space for new ideas, better outcomes, and a stronger future—for all of us.
Comprehensive job description provided upon request.
Cincinnati Children’s is proud to be an Equal Opportunity Employer committed to creating an environment of dignity and respect for all our employees, patients, and families. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, age, genetic information, national origin, sexual orientation, gender identity, disability or protected veteran status. EEO/Veteran/Disability
PRIMARY LOCATION
Offices at Vernon Place
DEPARTMENT
AC Hospital Operations
SHIFT
Day (United States of America)
SCHEDULE
Full time
WEEKLY HOURS
40
FTE
1
EMPLOYEE STATUS
Regular
EXPECTED STARTING PAY RANGE
$63,086.40 - $80,558.40
Starting pay is based on experience, skills, and equity; exceptions may apply for highly qualified candidates. Additional pay (e.g., shift, on-call, or weekend differentials) and benefits may apply. Annual pay may vary based on FTE status.
JOB RESPONSIBILITIES
Project Management Coordination:
- Coordinate assigned projects including collaborating on project plans, budgets, and resource requirements.
- Identify and use appropriate project management tools and concepts (charters, scope management, budget management, risk/issue management, communications management).
- Develop and execute work plans.
- Set priorities for tasks based on importance and urgency.
- Track progress and prepare internal reports.
- Prepare documents to support project management and reporting.
- Prepare and distribute project communication to internal and external clients.
- Identify people, process and infrastructure needs and act as liaison to ensure appropriate systems and reporting are maintained in support of project requirements.
- Create work products and project deliverables, both independently and under direction of team members.
- Understand and meet expectations for deliverable quality and timeliness.
Project Management Leadership:
- Engage clients and stakeholders, negotiate project scope as needed, and communicate with client throughout the project.
- Identify resources needed, such as information, expertise, personnel, and instruments and problem-solve gaps.
- Lead project teams and direct work of others while assuming final responsibility for the result.
Data Analysis/Reporting:
- Perform primary and secondary data collection (e.g., literature reviews), summarize findings, draw appropriate conclusions, and effectively communicate results to team.
- Coordinate collection of data.
- Conduct/support qualitative and quantitative analysis of project data.
- Support and execute regulatory/reporting activities related to projects (e.g., IRB, updates/reports to funding agencies, etc.).
Communication & Relationship Management:
- Manage communication to and relationships with key project stakeholders.
- Compose, edit, and deliver written and verbal communications.
- Facilitate small group discussions.
- Keep team members appropriately informed.
Strategic Planning:
- Strategize with project, program and department leadership to develop plans to advance objectives.
- Work in collaboration to establish goals and objectives, prioritize key objectives and work with the team to meet the goals and objectives.
- Strategize and recommend infrastructure necessary to execute selected projects & processes.
Direct Reports (TBD)
Medium Volume and/or Complexity of Projects. Complexity defined as a combination of project expenses per year, and number of stakeholders for full projects or assigned portions of projects.
Job Requirements
- Bachelor's degree in a related field
- 4+ years of experience or equivalent combination of education and experience
About us
At Cincinnati Children’s, we come to work with one goal: to make children’s health better. We believe in a holistic team approach, both in caring for patients and their families, and in advancing science and discovery. We strive to do better and find energy and inspiration in our shared purpose. If you want to be the best you can be, you can do it at Cincinnati Children’s.
Cincinnati Children's is:
- Recognized by U.S. News & World Report as a top 10 best Children's Hospitals in the nation for more than 15 years
- Consistently among the top 3 Children's Hospitals for National Institutes of Health (NIH) Funding
- Recognized as one of America’s Best Large Employers (2025), America’s Best Employers for New Grads (2025)
- One of the nation's America’s Most Innovative Companies as noted by Fortune
- Consistently certified as great place to work
- A Leading Disability Employer as noted by the National Organization on Disability
- Magnet® designated for the fourth consecutive time by the American Nurses Credentialing Center (ANCC)
We Embrace Innovation—Together. We believe in empowering our teams with the tools that help us work smarter and care better. That’s why we support the responsible use of artificial intelligence. By encouraging innovation, we’re creating space for new ideas, better outcomes, and a stronger future—for all of us.
Comprehensive job description provided upon request.
Cincinnati Children’s is proud to be an Equal Opportunity Employer committed to creating an environment of dignity and respect for all our employees, patients, and families. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, age, genetic information, national origin, sexual orientation, gender identity, disability or protected veteran status. EEO/Veteran/Disability
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Get Access To All JobsTips for Finding Green Card Sponsorship as a Project Management Specialist
Align your credentials to the PERM job description
Your degree field must match the employer's stated minimum requirements on the PERM application. A business administration or engineering degree strengthens your case; a loosely related field can trigger a DOL audit, so document the connection explicitly before filing begins.
Target employers with active PERM filing history
Use Migrate Mate to filter Project Management Specialist roles by employers who have filed PERM labor certifications before. Prior PERM activity signals that the employer already understands the process and has legal infrastructure to support your sponsorship.
Ask about the PERM recruitment window during interviews
PERM requires your employer to run a DOL-mandated recruitment campaign before filing. Ask hiring managers whether they've started or completed this step, since recruitment ads must run before PERM is filed and the timeline affects your overall green card schedule.
Verify the prevailing wage tier for your specific role
DOL assigns project management roles to different wage levels based on complexity and supervision. Use the OFLC Wage Search to check the prevailing wage for your target job title and location before negotiating your offer, since your salary must meet or exceed it.
Understand how your priority date locks in your place
Your PERM filing date becomes your EB-2 or EB-3 priority date, which determines your position in the green card queue. For most countries outside India and China, EB-3 project management roles currently face minimal backlogs, so your wait after I-140 approval can be short.
Confirm your job duties match the O*NET occupation profile
USCIS cross-references I-140 petitions against recognized occupation definitions. Review the O*NET profile for Project Management Specialists and ensure your offer letter duties align closely, reducing the risk of a Request for Evidence after your employer submits the petition.
Green Card Project Management Specialist: Frequently Asked Questions
Does a Project Management Specialist role qualify for EB-2 or EB-3 green card sponsorship?
Most Project Management Specialist positions qualify under EB-3 when they require a bachelor's degree in business, engineering, or a related field. If the role requires a master's degree or the employer can demonstrate the position requires advanced specialized knowledge, EB-2 may apply. Your employer selects the category when initiating the PERM labor certification, so confirming the job requirements early avoids reclassification problems later.
How does green card sponsorship through PERM differ from H-1B sponsorship for project management roles?
H-1B visa is a temporary work visa capped at 85,000 per year and subject to an annual lottery. PERM-based green card sponsorship has no annual cap at the petition level and leads to permanent residency rather than a renewable nonimmigrant status. The tradeoff is timeline: PERM, I-140, and adjustment of status together typically take one to three years for most nationalities, compared to a few months for H-1B approval, but the outcome is permanent.
How do I find Project Management Specialist employers who actively sponsor green cards?
Migrate Mate lets you search Project Management Specialist roles specifically filtered by employers with documented PERM and employment-based green card sponsorship history. This saves significant time compared to applying broadly and discovering sponsorship limitations deep in the hiring process, when switching employers resets your timeline.
What happens to my green card case if I change employers after PERM is filed?
If you change employers before your I-140 is approved, your PERM application is abandoned and the new employer must restart the entire process. If your I-140 has been approved for at least 180 days and you're in adjustment of status, AC21 portability may allow you to transfer the petition to a similar project management role at a new employer without losing your priority date.
Can a project management contractor role qualify for green card sponsorship?
Staffing agency and contractor placements face additional scrutiny under PERM because DOL requires the sponsoring employer to have a bona fide permanent, full-time job available. Third-party client site arrangements can complicate this. Employers sponsoring project managers through PERM typically need to demonstrate a direct employment relationship and a long-term need for the specific role, not a client-contingent assignment.