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Project Manager roles qualify for EB-2 and EB-3 green card sponsorship when the position requires a bachelor's degree in a related field and the employer files a PERM labor certification with DOL. Construction, IT, and healthcare project management firms regularly sponsor foreign nationals for permanent residency through this pathway.
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Big challenges need bold thinkers.
If you’re someone who sees problems as opportunities, you’ll thrive here. RESPEC is 100% employee-owned, which means we take ownership of every challenge. Here, your ideas drive real solutions. Since 1969, we’ve tackled complex challenges in energy transition, infrastructure resilience, digital transformation, and sustainability.
At RESPEC, you’ll work alongside clients to take on critical problems. Depending on your expertise, you might design infrastructure in remote locations, develop renewable energy solutions for global projects, or apply data-driven technology to improve mining and water systems.
We bring deep technical knowledge, real-world experience, and a commitment to work that matters. If you're looking for a place where your contributions have real impact, you’ll fit right in.
We do not accept unsolicited resumes from third-party recruiters.
Job Description
This is a high-impact opportunity for a seasoned project management professional to step into a critical leadership role at the intersection of data engineering, cloud modernization, and artificial intelligence. You will serve as the primary project lead supporting a Technical Program Manager on a complex, enterprise-wide data and AI adoption program within a major Texas health and human services agency. Your work will directly influence how the agency leverages data to serve millions of Texans — coordinating cross-functional teams, managing deliverables across business and engineering stakeholders, and keeping a sophisticated technology transformation on track and on time.
If you thrive in fast-moving, mission-driven environments and have a proven track record leading data-heavy technical programs, this role was built for you.
Core Responsibilities
As the Senior Project Lead, you will own the day-to-day coordination and execution of a data engineering and AI adoption program. This means defining and tracking project scope, milestones, timelines, and success metrics while managing budgets, forecasting resource needs, and delivering clear financial status reports to leadership. You will serve as the connective tissue between data engineers, developers, business analysts, and executive stakeholders — translating complex technical concepts into actionable insights for non-technical audiences and ensuring alignment across all workstreams.
You will lead cross-functional teams and vendor relationships, facilitate requirements gathering and business analysis, and drive specifications development through to system implementation. Maintaining rigorous project documentation — including charters, project plans, schedules, and lessons learned — is a core expectation of this role. You will also support platform and data engineering initiatives, track deliverables tied to cloud and AI/ML adoption efforts, and proactively surface risks and blockers before they become issues.
Qualifications
Required Technical Experience
All of the following represent minimum requirements. Candidates must be able to demonstrate 10 years of hands-on experience in each area:
- Leading technical projects or programs in data, analytics, and cloud environments
- Driving data architecture, data modeling, and data warehousing initiatives from planning through delivery
- Managing business intelligence, big data, and analytics projects in complex enterprise settings
- Supporting healthcare data initiatives, with familiarity in standards such as FHIR, CCDA, and HL7
- Applying working knowledge of SQL and database technologies to support project planning, estimation, and issue resolution
- Communicating complex technical concepts clearly to business and executive audiences
- Leading cross-functional teams, vendors, and complex project timelines
- Collaborating effectively with data engineers, developers, analysts, and business partners
- Defining project scope, objectives, milestones, timelines, and success metrics
- Managing project budgets, forecasting, resource planning, and financial status reporting
- Proficiency with project management tools such as Jira, Azure DevOps, MS Project, or Smartsheet
- Producing high-quality project documentation including plans, charters, schedules, and lessons learned
- Working knowledge of cloud platforms, data systems, or enterprise applications
- Demonstrated proactive leadership with strong attention to detail and the ability to work independently
Certification Requirement: An active Project Management Professional (PMP) certification is mandatory and must be clearly listed on your resume. Proof of certification may be requested at any time.
Preferred Qualifications
Candidates who bring the following will stand out in the selection process:
- 8+ years of experience in healthcare or other regulated environments, including compliance, security, and data governance
- 8+ years of experience with SDLC, IT architecture, information management principles, and enterprise technologies
- 8+ years of consulting and facilitation experience, with strong customer-facing communication skills across all organizational levels
- Additional certifications such as PgMP, PMI-ACP, SAFe, or similar project management credentials
- 3+ years supporting AI, advanced analytics, or digital transformation initiatives at the program or project level
- 3+ years with TOGAF, Cloud Solution Architecture, or cloud certifications (Azure, AWS, or GCP)
Additional Information
Work Model
Hybrid — Austin, TX (Local Candidates Only)
Primary Location: 701 W 51st Street, Austin, TX 78751
This position follows a hybrid schedule with 3 days remote and 2 days on-site (Wednesdays and Fridays). Standard hours are Monday–Friday, 8:00 AM–5:00 PM CT, excluding Texas state holidays. Occasional evening, weekend, or holiday work may be required with advance coordination and approval.
LOCAL CANDIDATES ONLY: You must currently reside in Texas and be local to the Austin area to be considered. Candidates who are out of state and planning to relocate will not be considered. All travel, parking, and commuting expenses are the responsibility of the candidate.
All your information will be kept confidential according to EEO guidelines.
All your information will be kept confidential according to EEO guidelines.
Company Description
Big challenges need bold thinkers.
If you’re someone who sees problems as opportunities, you’ll thrive here. RESPEC is 100% employee-owned, which means we take ownership of every challenge. Here, your ideas drive real solutions. Since 1969, we’ve tackled complex challenges in energy transition, infrastructure resilience, digital transformation, and sustainability.
At RESPEC, you’ll work alongside clients to take on critical problems. Depending on your expertise, you might design infrastructure in remote locations, develop renewable energy solutions for global projects, or apply data-driven technology to improve mining and water systems.
We bring deep technical knowledge, real-world experience, and a commitment to work that matters. If you're looking for a place where your contributions have real impact, you’ll fit right in.
We do not accept unsolicited resumes from third-party recruiters.
Job Description
This is a high-impact opportunity for a seasoned project management professional to step into a critical leadership role at the intersection of data engineering, cloud modernization, and artificial intelligence. You will serve as the primary project lead supporting a Technical Program Manager on a complex, enterprise-wide data and AI adoption program within a major Texas health and human services agency. Your work will directly influence how the agency leverages data to serve millions of Texans — coordinating cross-functional teams, managing deliverables across business and engineering stakeholders, and keeping a sophisticated technology transformation on track and on time.
If you thrive in fast-moving, mission-driven environments and have a proven track record leading data-heavy technical programs, this role was built for you.
Core Responsibilities
As the Senior Project Lead, you will own the day-to-day coordination and execution of a data engineering and AI adoption program. This means defining and tracking project scope, milestones, timelines, and success metrics while managing budgets, forecasting resource needs, and delivering clear financial status reports to leadership. You will serve as the connective tissue between data engineers, developers, business analysts, and executive stakeholders — translating complex technical concepts into actionable insights for non-technical audiences and ensuring alignment across all workstreams.
You will lead cross-functional teams and vendor relationships, facilitate requirements gathering and business analysis, and drive specifications development through to system implementation. Maintaining rigorous project documentation — including charters, project plans, schedules, and lessons learned — is a core expectation of this role. You will also support platform and data engineering initiatives, track deliverables tied to cloud and AI/ML adoption efforts, and proactively surface risks and blockers before they become issues.
Qualifications
Required Technical Experience
All of the following represent minimum requirements. Candidates must be able to demonstrate 10 years of hands-on experience in each area:
- Leading technical projects or programs in data, analytics, and cloud environments
- Driving data architecture, data modeling, and data warehousing initiatives from planning through delivery
- Managing business intelligence, big data, and analytics projects in complex enterprise settings
- Supporting healthcare data initiatives, with familiarity in standards such as FHIR, CCDA, and HL7
- Applying working knowledge of SQL and database technologies to support project planning, estimation, and issue resolution
- Communicating complex technical concepts clearly to business and executive audiences
- Leading cross-functional teams, vendors, and complex project timelines
- Collaborating effectively with data engineers, developers, analysts, and business partners
- Defining project scope, objectives, milestones, timelines, and success metrics
- Managing project budgets, forecasting, resource planning, and financial status reporting
- Proficiency with project management tools such as Jira, Azure DevOps, MS Project, or Smartsheet
- Producing high-quality project documentation including plans, charters, schedules, and lessons learned
- Working knowledge of cloud platforms, data systems, or enterprise applications
- Demonstrated proactive leadership with strong attention to detail and the ability to work independently
Certification Requirement: An active Project Management Professional (PMP) certification is mandatory and must be clearly listed on your resume. Proof of certification may be requested at any time.
Preferred Qualifications
Candidates who bring the following will stand out in the selection process:
- 8+ years of experience in healthcare or other regulated environments, including compliance, security, and data governance
- 8+ years of experience with SDLC, IT architecture, information management principles, and enterprise technologies
- 8+ years of consulting and facilitation experience, with strong customer-facing communication skills across all organizational levels
- Additional certifications such as PgMP, PMI-ACP, SAFe, or similar project management credentials
- 3+ years supporting AI, advanced analytics, or digital transformation initiatives at the program or project level
- 3+ years with TOGAF, Cloud Solution Architecture, or cloud certifications (Azure, AWS, or GCP)
Additional Information
Work Model
Hybrid — Austin, TX (Local Candidates Only)
Primary Location: 701 W 51st Street, Austin, TX 78751
This position follows a hybrid schedule with 3 days remote and 2 days on-site (Wednesdays and Fridays). Standard hours are Monday–Friday, 8:00 AM–5:00 PM CT, excluding Texas state holidays. Occasional evening, weekend, or holiday work may be required with advance coordination and approval.
LOCAL CANDIDATES ONLY: You must currently reside in Texas and be local to the Austin area to be considered. Candidates who are out of state and planning to relocate will not be considered. All travel, parking, and commuting expenses are the responsibility of the candidate.
All your information will be kept confidential according to EEO guidelines.
All your information will be kept confidential according to EEO guidelines.
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Get Access To All JobsTips for Finding Green Card Sponsorship as a Project Manager
Align your credentials with PERM requirements
Your degree field must directly match the Project Manager job description your employer files with DOL. A business administration or engineering degree typically satisfies PERM requirements, but a mismatch between your transcript and the posted job duties can delay or invalidate your labor certification.
Target employers with active PERM filing history
Search OFLC disclosure data to identify companies that have filed PERM applications for Project Manager roles in your target industry. Construction, federal contracting, and enterprise IT firms file most frequently, giving you a practical shortlist of sponsorship-ready employers before you apply.
Clarify EB-2 versus EB-3 eligibility before negotiating
If your employer wants to sponsor you under EB-2, the job description must require an advanced degree or its equivalent. Many Project Manager postings only require a bachelor's, which defaults to EB-3. Confirming the category upfront prevents costly amendments after the I-140 petition is filed.
Use Migrate Mate to find sponsoring employers fast
Filtering by green card sponsorship history cuts weeks off your employer research. Migrate Mate surfaces Project Manager roles at companies with verified PERM filing records, so you're targeting employers who've already committed to sponsoring foreign nationals in this job category.
Negotiate a start date that accounts for PERM timelines
PERM labor certification alone can take six to twelve months before USCIS even receives your I-140. Build this into your offer discussion and ask whether the employer will begin recruitment advertising immediately after you accept, not after your start date.
Verify the employer's prevailing wage obligation early
DOL requires your employer to pay the prevailing wage for your Project Manager role in the specific metro area where you'll work. Cross-check the wage level against OFLC Wage Search before accepting an offer to confirm the salary meets the PERM-required threshold for your location and experience level.
Green Card Project Manager: Frequently Asked Questions
Do Project Manager roles qualify for EB-2 or EB-3 green card sponsorship?
Most Project Manager positions qualify under EB-3 because they typically require a bachelor's degree rather than an advanced degree. EB-2 sponsorship is available if the employer can document that the role genuinely requires a master's degree or its equivalent in years of progressive experience. Your employer's immigration attorney determines the correct category when drafting the PERM job description.
How does green card sponsorship differ from H-1B for a Project Manager?
An H-1B visa is a temporary work visa with a three-year initial period and an annual lottery for most applicants. Green card sponsorship through PERM and I-140 leads to permanent residency with no annual cap at the EB-3 level for most countries outside India and China. The green card process takes longer overall, often two to four years or more, but the outcome is permanent status rather than a visa you must renew or win through a lottery.
What does the PERM labor certification process involve for a Project Manager role?
Your employer must conduct a federally supervised recruitment campaign to demonstrate no qualified U.S. workers are available for the position. For Project Manager roles, this typically includes postings in newspapers, job boards, and internal systems over a 30-day period. DOL reviews the recruitment results before certifying the application. The process usually takes six to twelve months, after which your employer files the I-140 immigrant petition with USCIS.
Which industries sponsor Project Managers for green cards most frequently?
Federal contracting, construction, enterprise IT, healthcare systems, and engineering firms account for the majority of PERM filings for Project Manager roles. You can search OFLC disclosure data to identify which companies have filed in your target industry and metro area. Migrate Mate filters Project Manager roles by verified PERM filing history, making it straightforward to identify active sponsors without manually parsing government datasets.
Can I switch employers while my green card sponsorship is in progress?
Changing employers restarts the PERM process because the labor certification is tied to the sponsoring employer and the specific job. However, once your I-140 is approved and you've waited 180 days, portability rules under AC21 may allow you to move to a similar Project Manager role at a new employer without losing your priority date. Confirming this with an immigration attorney before accepting a new offer is essential.