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Staff Program Manager jobs with green card sponsorship are available through employers willing to file PERM labor certification, an I-140 immigrant petition, and support your adjustment of status or consular processing. This path leads to lawful permanent residence, not a temporary work authorization, making it one of the most stable long-term career moves for foreign professionals in program management.
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Join us in creating the next generation of connected, software-driven vehicles that transform mobility. We’re looking for a systems-minded Program Manager with a passion for scaling design across platforms and brands.
ROLE AND RESPONSIBILITIES
You will be responsible for the development and execution of digital design programs across the Product Experience team spanning vehicle HMI, mobile app, and web with a focus on Design Systems and Platform Partnership programs. As the voice of the design function within cross-functional program teams, this role requires a high level of initiative, independent judgment, the ability to connect complex dots, and strong leadership capability. You will drive planning, development, alignment, and launch execution for new vehicle programs, features, and platform partnership programs while working cross-functionally with Engineering, Product, and other key teams across Rivian as well as external partners. You will also maintain awareness of overall program deliverable status, proactively communicating risks and mitigation strategies, and balancing quality, scope, and delivery across a complex, multi-surface design organization.
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Work closely with all disciplines within the Product Experience team (UX research, interaction design, visual design, and design systems) to build out the design-development and integration schedule; drive this into vehicle-level and platform program schedules and highlight design timeline risks holistically.
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Work closely with design leads, Engineering, and Product to drive design development through the full product lifecycle; from concept and research through handoff, validation, launch, and post-launch iteration.
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Work with vehicle line program teams and cross-functional partners to drive critical path alignment and ensure synchronized design deliveries across vehicle HMI, mobile, and web surfaces.
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Oversee the operational health of the Design Systems team, driving prioritization, cross-team alignment, and systems adoption across vehicle, mobile, and web.
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Lead and facilitate design reviews with our leadership team and CDO, including driving resolution of integration issues and ensuring all pre-launch design milestones are met to effectively support vehicle and software releases.
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Coordinate and co-present feature and program status during weekly, monthly, and quarterly leadership and executive reviews.
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Identify meaningful program success metrics and own deliverable status reporting at weekly reviews; gather and communicate departmental design status for program milestones and executive reviews.
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Champion issue resolution and actively remove roadblocks while keeping design programs moving and escalating strategically when needed.
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Work in close proximity to Vehicle Line leads, Product, Engineering, and Marketing to cascade design status, risks, and critical paths bi-directionally across teams.
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Lead platform partnership programs end-to-end, managing both internal design coordination and direct external partner relationships while ensuring Rivian's design standards and brand integrity are maintained throughout.
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Develop and evolve the processes, tools, and frameworks the Product Experience team runs on, from intake and planning to design-to-development handoff and retrospectives.
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Lead resource planning activities by assessing project scope and design capacity to align on workload commitments and timing.
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Budget forecasting and purchase management including quoting, PO generation, and vendor contracts and onboarding.
BASIC QUALIFICATIONS
- 6+ years of experience on a program or project management team, or equivalent experience within a design or product organization.
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Bachelor's degree or equivalent experience; background in design, UX, product management, start-ups, or a related field preferred.
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Experience driving design programs through a full product lifecycle, from early concept through launch within a hardware-software integrated product environment.
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Strong communication skills across both design and non-design domains; equally comfortable in a design critique and an executive program review.
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Outstanding cross-functional collaboration capabilities within and across organizations.
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Familiarity with design systems, UX research processes, interaction design, and visual design principles; enough to understand dependencies, scope, and quality standards.
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Experience with platform partnership programs, co-development engagements, or external vendor/agency management in a design or product context.
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Passion for working on ambiguous problems and developing new frameworks for collaboration and execution.
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Proficiency with Jira, Confluence, Figma, the Google Suite, and AI tools such as Gemini and Claude.
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Comfort navigating design files and understanding design-to-development handoff workflows.
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Automotive, mobility, or consumer hardware-software experience is a strong plus.
INTRODUCTION
Join us in creating the next generation of connected, software-driven vehicles that transform mobility. We’re looking for a systems-minded Program Manager with a passion for scaling design across platforms and brands.
ROLE AND RESPONSIBILITIES
You will be responsible for the development and execution of digital design programs across the Product Experience team spanning vehicle HMI, mobile app, and web with a focus on Design Systems and Platform Partnership programs. As the voice of the design function within cross-functional program teams, this role requires a high level of initiative, independent judgment, the ability to connect complex dots, and strong leadership capability. You will drive planning, development, alignment, and launch execution for new vehicle programs, features, and platform partnership programs while working cross-functionally with Engineering, Product, and other key teams across Rivian as well as external partners. You will also maintain awareness of overall program deliverable status, proactively communicating risks and mitigation strategies, and balancing quality, scope, and delivery across a complex, multi-surface design organization.
-
Work closely with all disciplines within the Product Experience team (UX research, interaction design, visual design, and design systems) to build out the design-development and integration schedule; drive this into vehicle-level and platform program schedules and highlight design timeline risks holistically.
-
Work closely with design leads, Engineering, and Product to drive design development through the full product lifecycle; from concept and research through handoff, validation, launch, and post-launch iteration.
-
Work with vehicle line program teams and cross-functional partners to drive critical path alignment and ensure synchronized design deliveries across vehicle HMI, mobile, and web surfaces.
-
Oversee the operational health of the Design Systems team, driving prioritization, cross-team alignment, and systems adoption across vehicle, mobile, and web.
-
Lead and facilitate design reviews with our leadership team and CDO, including driving resolution of integration issues and ensuring all pre-launch design milestones are met to effectively support vehicle and software releases.
-
Coordinate and co-present feature and program status during weekly, monthly, and quarterly leadership and executive reviews.
-
Identify meaningful program success metrics and own deliverable status reporting at weekly reviews; gather and communicate departmental design status for program milestones and executive reviews.
-
Champion issue resolution and actively remove roadblocks while keeping design programs moving and escalating strategically when needed.
-
Work in close proximity to Vehicle Line leads, Product, Engineering, and Marketing to cascade design status, risks, and critical paths bi-directionally across teams.
-
Lead platform partnership programs end-to-end, managing both internal design coordination and direct external partner relationships while ensuring Rivian's design standards and brand integrity are maintained throughout.
-
Develop and evolve the processes, tools, and frameworks the Product Experience team runs on, from intake and planning to design-to-development handoff and retrospectives.
-
Lead resource planning activities by assessing project scope and design capacity to align on workload commitments and timing.
-
Budget forecasting and purchase management including quoting, PO generation, and vendor contracts and onboarding.
BASIC QUALIFICATIONS
- 6+ years of experience on a program or project management team, or equivalent experience within a design or product organization.
-
Bachelor's degree or equivalent experience; background in design, UX, product management, start-ups, or a related field preferred.
-
Experience driving design programs through a full product lifecycle, from early concept through launch within a hardware-software integrated product environment.
-
Strong communication skills across both design and non-design domains; equally comfortable in a design critique and an executive program review.
-
Outstanding cross-functional collaboration capabilities within and across organizations.
-
Familiarity with design systems, UX research processes, interaction design, and visual design principles; enough to understand dependencies, scope, and quality standards.
-
Experience with platform partnership programs, co-development engagements, or external vendor/agency management in a design or product context.
-
Passion for working on ambiguous problems and developing new frameworks for collaboration and execution.
-
Proficiency with Jira, Confluence, Figma, the Google Suite, and AI tools such as Gemini and Claude.
-
Comfort navigating design files and understanding design-to-development handoff workflows.
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Automotive, mobility, or consumer hardware-software experience is a strong plus.
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Get Access To All JobsTips for Finding Green Card Sponsorship as a Staff Program Manager
Align your credentials with EB-2 requirements
If you hold a bachelor's degree plus five years of progressive program management experience, document each promotion, scope expansion, and budget responsibility explicitly. EB-2 eligibility for Staff Program Managers often hinges on how clearly that progression is recorded.
Search employers by PERM filing history
Use Migrate Mate to find employers who have already filed PERM labor certifications for Staff Program Manager or similar operations roles. Demonstrated filing history is a stronger signal than a job posting that mentions sponsorship without specifics.
Check prevailing wage before salary negotiations
Run your target city and SOC code through OFLC Wage Search before accepting an offer. Your employer's PERM filing must certify that your offered wage meets the DOL prevailing wage, so a gap there can derail the certification before it starts.
Review your occupation profile on O*NET
Staff Program Manager maps to a specific SOC code that shapes how DOL evaluates the PERM recruitment test. Reviewing the O*NET profile lets you confirm your actual duties match the certified job description, reducing the risk of an audit.
File the PERM before your priority date matters most
If you're a national of India or China, your priority date is established the day DOL accepts the PERM application. Getting that date locked in early can shave years off your wait, since EB-2 and EB-3 backlogs for those countries move slowly.
Understand AC21 portability before changing jobs
Once your I-485 adjustment of status application has been pending 180 days or more, you can move to a new employer in the same or similar occupation without losing your place in the queue. Confirm the SOC code overlap with your immigration attorney before switching.
Green Card Staff Program Manager: Frequently Asked Questions
What is the difference between H-1B sponsorship and green card sponsorship for a Staff Program Manager?
H-1B visa sponsorship gives you temporary work authorization, typically in two or three-year increments. Green card sponsorship through EB-2 or EB-3 leads to lawful permanent residence with no renewal requirement. The employer must complete PERM labor certification with the DOL, then file an I-140 petition with USCIS, before you can file for adjustment of status or go through consular processing. The timeline is longer, but the outcome is permanent.
How do I find employers actively sponsoring Staff Program Managers for a green card?
Use Migrate Mate to search for employers with verified PERM filing history for Staff Program Manager and related operations roles. Many employers mention sponsorship in job postings but have never filed a PERM application. Filtering by actual filing history narrows your list to companies with a real track record of seeing the process through to completion.
Does a Staff Program Manager role qualify for EB-2 or EB-3?
Most Staff Program Manager positions qualify for EB-2 if the role requires an advanced degree or a bachelor's degree combined with at least five years of progressive experience in program or project management. EB-3 covers professionals with a qualifying bachelor's degree. The employer's job description and your credentials together determine which category USCIS accepts, so the alignment between the two documents matters significantly.
Can I change employers while my green card application is pending?
Yes, but the timing matters. Once your I-485 has been pending for 180 days or more, AC21 portability allows you to move to a new employer in the same or a similar occupation without losing your priority date or position in the queue. If the I-485 has been pending less than 180 days, changing employers restarts the process. Your approved I-140 priority date can also transfer to a new employer's petition under certain conditions.
How does the per-country backlog affect Staff Program Manager applicants from India or China?
EB-2 and EB-3 green cards are subject to per-country annual limits, and nationals of India and China face substantial priority date backlogs due to historically high demand. Your priority date is set when DOL accepts your PERM application, so filing early has real value. USCIS publishes the Visa Bulletin monthly, and your I-485 or consular processing cannot move forward until your priority date becomes current.