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Technical Manager roles qualify for EB-2 or EB-3 green card sponsorship when the position requires a bachelor's degree or higher in engineering, computer science, or a related technical field. PERM labor certification is the first step, and many large technology and manufacturing employers file routinely for this occupation.
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INTRODUCTION
When you join the team at Unum, you become part of an organization committed to helping you thrive. Here, we work to provide the employee benefits and service solutions that enable employees at our client companies to thrive throughout life’s moments. And this starts with ensuring that every one of our team members enjoys opportunities to succeed both professionally and personally. To enable this, we provide:
- Award-winning culture
- Inclusion and diversity as a priority
- Performance Based Incentive Plans
- Competitive benefits package that includes: Health, Vision, Dental, Short & Long-Term Disability
- Generous PTO (including paid time to volunteer!)
- Up to 9.5% 401(k) employer contribution
- Mental health support
- Career advancement opportunities
- Student loan repayment options
- Tuition reimbursement
- Flexible work environments
All the benefits listed above are subject to the terms of their individual Plans.
And that’s just the beginning…
With 10,000 employees helping more than 39 million people worldwide, every role at Unum is meaningful and impacts the lives of our customers. Whether you’re directly supporting a growing family, or developing online tools to help navigate a difficult loss, customers are counting on the combined talents of our entire team. Help us help others, and join Team Unum today!
GENERAL SUMMARY
This position works in direct partnership with customers and business partners to implement and maintain electronic data interchange technology enabled services between Unum's systems and other vendors (e.g., benefits administration providers, technology partners, employers, brokers). This position requires an in-depth knowledge and understanding of Unum’s technology, product portfolio and the impact to our pre-sale, onboarding, and continued administration management.
PRINCIPAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES
The specialist provides expert advice and technical support on all aspects of Unum’s technology capabilities process and oversees the setup and maintenance of technology onboarding with our clients and technology partners.
- Effectively and proactively consult with customers to drive set up of their technology that meets the specific needs (including billing, claims, and enrollment), along with setting appropriate expectations with regards to these processes and impact to delivery of bills and contracts.
- Identify potential issues, concerns, and problems through problem solving, seeking root cause, and identifying solutions that provide an improved client experience.
- Oversees the creation/interpretation of connection and system integration requirements, the testing and implementation of new data interchanges, and the ongoing daily operational support.
- Collaborate with business partners to provide subject matter expertise on Unum’s data models, associated systems, and technology, in support of sales, implementation, administration, benefits and other key internal business processes.
- Facilitates calls regarding file requirements, mapping documents, and timelines with the client, partners, IT resources and the implementation team to determine technical infrastructure requirements to support accurate contract administration.
- Ensure set up of technology solutions to support ongoing administration and eligibility. This includes troubleshooting data options, education of the services, submitting appropriate file set up requests, working with internal and external partners to accomplish testing needs and communication to all stakeholders during the process until files are successfully in production.
- Consult, as the subject matter expert, on maintenance and troubleshooting of the file feed, including data mapping and format, as needed.
ADDITIONAL RESPONSIBILITIES
- Assist in process improvements, system enhancements, and general problem solving to improve the customer experience and team effectiveness.
- Build strong partnerships with internal business, field, and IT teams.
- Develop project plans and delivery timelines related to the technology enablement process and manage the timeline to ensure integration is delivered with a high level of quality and on in line with ‘go live’ date expectations.
- Issue resolution and ownership for identified errors.
- Responsible for ongoing management of existing data feeds in support of enhancements and updates.
- Support acquisition of new business by responding to RFP and other pre-sale requests regarding feed implementations.
- Participates in customer implementation meetings as needed to support the onboarding process. Achieve high customer satisfaction during customer acquisition through building of relationship with the customer during the implementation period.
- Provides support to all onboarding tiers as volume of work and capacity demands.
- Provide training, mentoring, and coaching as applicable.
- Demonstrates strong leadership behaviors as defined in Unum’s Leadership and Our Value characteristics.
JOB SPECIFICATIONS
- BS degree preferred or equivalent experience in a related technical field
- 2+ years of experience in the customer service, insurance, or IT related industry
- Business acumen and an understanding of the customer lifecycle administrative process.
- Ability to work cooperatively.
- Strong verbal and written communication skills.
- Strong leadership qualities that drive change to achieve business results.
- Technology/IT experience working directly with customers and/or carriers, and developing Technology solutions for HRIS/payroll/Ben Admin systems preferred.
- SQL knowledge, 834 file, XML file and data analyzation experience a plus.
- Desktop application experience using Microsoft Excel and/or Access a plus.
COMPENSATION
The base salary range for applicants for this position is listed below. Unless actual salary is indicated above in the job description, actual pay will be based on skill, geographical location and experience.
- Salary Range: $53,300.00-$100,700.00
Additionally, Unum offers a portfolio of benefits and rewards that are competitive and comprehensive including healthcare benefits (health, vision, dental), insurance benefits (short & long-term disability), performance-based incentive plans, paid time off, and a 401(k) retirement plan with an employer match up to 5% and an additional 4.5% contribution whether you contribute to the plan or not. All benefits are subject to the terms and conditions of individual Plans.
Unum is an equal opportunity employer, considering all qualified applicants and employees for hiring, placement, and advancement, without regard to a person's race, color, religion, national origin, age, genetic information, military status, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, disability, or protected veteran status.
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Get Access To All JobsTips for Finding Green Card Sponsorship as a Technical Manager
Document your technical leadership credentials early
Gather performance reviews, project scopes, and org charts that show you directly managed engineers or technical staff. PERM requires proving you meet the job's minimum requirements, and vague credentials slow the process.
Target employers with active PERM filing history
Search DOL PERM disclosure data to identify companies that have filed for Technical Manager roles in the last two years. Prior filings signal an established sponsorship process, not just willingness in theory.
Verify the role's SOC code before accepting an offer
Ask your prospective employer which SOC code they plan to use on the LCA and PERM application. Technical Manager roles can be classified under several codes, and the wrong one affects the prevailing wage tier and EB-2 versus EB-3 eligibility.
Use Migrate Mate to filter jobs by sponsorship history
Search for Technical Manager roles on Migrate Mate to surface employers with verified green card filing activity. Targeting companies that have sponsored this specific job title reduces the time spent on employers who support sponsorship only in principle.
Check the prevailing wage before salary negotiations
Look up the wage level for your target SOC code and location using the OFLC Wage Search before you negotiate compensation. Your offered salary must meet or exceed the DOL prevailing wage, or the LCA will not be certified.
Clarify who bears PERM costs during the offer stage
PERM attorney fees are legally the employer's responsibility, but some companies need a prompt reminder. Confirm in writing before signing that the company covers DOL filing and legal costs so there are no disputes after the process starts.
Green Card Technical Manager: Frequently Asked Questions
Does a Technical Manager role qualify for EB-2 or EB-3 green card sponsorship?
Technical Manager positions typically qualify for EB-3 when the employer requires a bachelor's degree in engineering, computer science, or a related field. If the role requires an advanced degree or the employer can demonstrate it normally requires a master's, EB-2 may apply. The distinction matters most for applicants from India or China, where EB-2 and EB-3 priority date backlogs differ significantly.
How does green card sponsorship differ from H-1B sponsorship for Technical Manager roles?
Green card sponsorship through PERM leads to permanent residency, not a temporary status. There's no annual lottery for EB-3 the way there is for H-1B visa cap-subject petitions, and EB-3 has no annual cap concerns for most nationalities. The tradeoff is timeline: PERM labor certification alone can take six to eighteen months, followed by I-140 and adjustment of status, making the total process considerably longer than an H-1B approval.
What does the PERM process look like for a Technical Manager position?
Your employer files the PERM application with DOL after conducting a recruitment campaign to confirm no qualified U.S. workers are available for the role. For a Technical Manager, the job description must specify the actual duties and minimum requirements you already meet. DOL processing currently runs several months for regular applications and longer for audited cases. After certification, the employer files an I-140 petition with USCIS to classify you as an EB-2 or EB-3 beneficiary.
How do I find employers who sponsor green cards for Technical Manager jobs?
Start with companies that have an established immigration program and a track record of PERM filings. Migrate Mate lets you filter Technical Manager roles by employers with verified green card sponsorship history, so you can focus your search on companies that have completed the process before, not just those that say they're open to it.
Can I switch employers during the green card process as a Technical Manager?
Once your I-140 is approved and your priority date is current or within 180 days of approval, portability rules under AC21 allow you to transfer the approved petition to a new employer in the same or similar occupational classification. Technical Manager roles generally port well to other technical management positions. Changing jobs before I-140 approval restarts the PERM process entirely.