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Account Project Manager roles qualify for H-1B sponsorship as specialty occupations requiring a bachelor's degree in business, communications, or a related field. Employers file a Labor Condition Application with DOL before petitioning USCIS, and the annual cap means timing your job search around the April lottery window matters.
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The Account Project Manager (APM) acts as a project manager and contributes to the strategic vision for account evolution and growth in partnership with the Business Development Managers and Sales/Operations Managers.
As part of a highly collaborative team, APMs optimize work processes and ensure we are delivering the best possible support to our clients. APMs collaborate closely with cross-functional teams, focus on building relationships, and quickly adapt to changing client and business needs.
Job Functions
(Employees must be able to perform the job functions of this position satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the duties, knowledge, skills, and/or abilities required. If requested, reasonable accommodations may be made to enable employees with disabilities to perform the essential job functions.)
- Work with Sales and Operations leadership to address inter-dependencies within programs and region to reduce variation, improve processes & tools, and monitor outcomes
- Manage scope, schedule and quality of account requirements; manage related risks and issues, develop mitigation strategies and serve as a first point of escalation for account execution issues
- Accountable to the execution of product refreshes/new launches, complex IT services, business reviews and client events (product portfolio, collateral, tradeshows, overall product fit experience)
- Coordinate with cross-functional partners from multiple departments to mitigate risks and execute upon client needs
- Assist with training team members on account requirements and one-off processes associated with specific programs
- Document and execute operational approach, activities, schedule, workflow and plan for assigned client programs and across National Sales
- Act as a main point of contact and escalation point for assigned customers in the maintenance phase
- Act as intermediary between client and operational support team – support the retention and growth of the regional account base
- Work with Operations Manager in prioritizing risks and issues across the region
- Travel may be required 4-6 times per year to support accounts
- May work on special projects/other duties as assigned
SKILLS
- Demonstrates advanced knowledge and expertise in their field
- Independently manages projects or assignments with moderate to high complexity
- Provides mentorship or guidance to junior team members
- Actively contributes to strategic planning and decision-making processes
- Experience leading complex projects with multiple stakeholders
- Demonstrated organizational, analytical, and problem-solving skills
- Ability to actively seek to improve processes, can determine root-causes of poor performance within processes and execute improvements, including development of strategy, project plan, communication plan and process documentation
- Able to synthesize and translate internal and external customer inputs, business performance metrics and strategic directives into projects and action plans
- Maintains a focus on the customer, with a sense of urgency and high results-orientation
- Demonstrated ability to take initiative and work with minimal direction
- Demonstrated ability to communicate clearly, concisely, logically, tactfully, and effectively, both verbally and in writing; must also have excellent group facilitation skills
- Extensive knowledge of Microsoft Office Suite to include Outlook, Word, Excel, PowerPoint, SharePoint and Access Databases
- Previous experience in a sales environment or handling client objections
- Ability to adhere to Lands’ End Attendance expectations
- Ability to effectively prioritize work to focus both on client-specific needs and assigned strategic initiatives across sales
- Effective mentor and trainer for other APMs
- Ability to adhere to Lands’ End Attendance expectations
Physical Requirements
- Ability to sit for long periods of time
- Ability to lift up to 30 lbs
- Available for moderate travel (~4-6 trips annually)
EDUCATION & EXPERIENCE REQUIREMENTS
- Bachelor’s degree in a relevant field or equivalent experience
- Advanced degree (e.g., Master’s) preferred but not required
- 5-8 years of relevant professional experience
INTRODUCTION
The Account Project Manager (APM) acts as a project manager and contributes to the strategic vision for account evolution and growth in partnership with the Business Development Managers and Sales/Operations Managers.
As part of a highly collaborative team, APMs optimize work processes and ensure we are delivering the best possible support to our clients. APMs collaborate closely with cross-functional teams, focus on building relationships, and quickly adapt to changing client and business needs.
Job Functions
(Employees must be able to perform the job functions of this position satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the duties, knowledge, skills, and/or abilities required. If requested, reasonable accommodations may be made to enable employees with disabilities to perform the essential job functions.)
- Work with Sales and Operations leadership to address inter-dependencies within programs and region to reduce variation, improve processes & tools, and monitor outcomes
- Manage scope, schedule and quality of account requirements; manage related risks and issues, develop mitigation strategies and serve as a first point of escalation for account execution issues
- Accountable to the execution of product refreshes/new launches, complex IT services, business reviews and client events (product portfolio, collateral, tradeshows, overall product fit experience)
- Coordinate with cross-functional partners from multiple departments to mitigate risks and execute upon client needs
- Assist with training team members on account requirements and one-off processes associated with specific programs
- Document and execute operational approach, activities, schedule, workflow and plan for assigned client programs and across National Sales
- Act as a main point of contact and escalation point for assigned customers in the maintenance phase
- Act as intermediary between client and operational support team – support the retention and growth of the regional account base
- Work with Operations Manager in prioritizing risks and issues across the region
- Travel may be required 4-6 times per year to support accounts
- May work on special projects/other duties as assigned
SKILLS
- Demonstrates advanced knowledge and expertise in their field
- Independently manages projects or assignments with moderate to high complexity
- Provides mentorship or guidance to junior team members
- Actively contributes to strategic planning and decision-making processes
- Experience leading complex projects with multiple stakeholders
- Demonstrated organizational, analytical, and problem-solving skills
- Ability to actively seek to improve processes, can determine root-causes of poor performance within processes and execute improvements, including development of strategy, project plan, communication plan and process documentation
- Able to synthesize and translate internal and external customer inputs, business performance metrics and strategic directives into projects and action plans
- Maintains a focus on the customer, with a sense of urgency and high results-orientation
- Demonstrated ability to take initiative and work with minimal direction
- Demonstrated ability to communicate clearly, concisely, logically, tactfully, and effectively, both verbally and in writing; must also have excellent group facilitation skills
- Extensive knowledge of Microsoft Office Suite to include Outlook, Word, Excel, PowerPoint, SharePoint and Access Databases
- Previous experience in a sales environment or handling client objections
- Ability to adhere to Lands’ End Attendance expectations
- Ability to effectively prioritize work to focus both on client-specific needs and assigned strategic initiatives across sales
- Effective mentor and trainer for other APMs
- Ability to adhere to Lands’ End Attendance expectations
Physical Requirements
- Ability to sit for long periods of time
- Ability to lift up to 30 lbs
- Available for moderate travel (~4-6 trips annually)
EDUCATION & EXPERIENCE REQUIREMENTS
- Bachelor’s degree in a relevant field or equivalent experience
- Advanced degree (e.g., Master’s) preferred but not required
- 5-8 years of relevant professional experience
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Get Access To All JobsTips for Finding H-1B Visa Sponsorship as an Account Project Manager
Document your degree's field alignment
USCIS scrutinizes whether your degree directly relates to account project management. Pull your transcripts and map coursework in project planning, business analysis, or communications to the job description before your employer files the LCA.
Target employers with active LCA history
Use Migrate Mate to filter Account Project Manager roles by verified DOL Labor Condition Application filings, so you're only applying to employers who have already committed to the H-1B sponsorship process for this occupation.
Check prevailing wage levels before negotiating
The LCA locks in a wage level tied to your location and job duties. Run the OFLC Wage Search for your metro area and SOC code before your offer stage so you know which wage tier your role will fall under.
Time your applications around the lottery window
H-1B petitions for cap-subject employers must be filed in April for an October 1 start. Start your account project manager job search no later than January so your employer has time to prepare the LCA and I-129 before the registration period opens.
Clarify whether the employer is cap-exempt
Universities, nonprofit research institutions, and certain government entities can file H-1B petitions year-round outside the annual cap. If you're open to account project management roles in higher education or research, these employers offer a faster, lottery-free path.
Align your job title to O*NET before filing
Your employer's attorney will use the O*NET occupation profile to establish that the role qualifies as a specialty occupation. Make sure your official job title and duties in the offer letter match the O*NET description for project managers, not a generic coordinator role.
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Find Account Project Manager JobsAccount Project Manager H-1B Visa: Frequently Asked Questions
Does an Account Project Manager role qualify as a specialty occupation for H-1B purposes?
Yes, provided the position requires at least a bachelor's degree in a directly related field such as business administration, marketing, communications, or project management. USCIS will evaluate whether the degree requirement is standard for the role at your employer and in the industry. Roles where any bachelor's degree is accepted regardless of field can face RFEs, so the offer letter and job duties should specify the required field.
How do I find Account Project Manager employers who sponsor H-1B visas?
Migrate Mate filters Account Project Manager listings by verified DOL Labor Condition Application history, showing you which employers have actively filed H-1B petitions for this occupation. This is more reliable than asking recruiters upfront, since LCA filings are public record and confirm a company has gone through the sponsorship process before.
What happens to my H-1B status if my account project manager contract ends early?
You have a 60-day grace period after your employment ends to find a new sponsoring employer, file for a change of status, or depart the U.S. During that window you can't work, but you can interview and receive a new H-1B petition. If a new employer files before the grace period expires and USCIS approves a change of employer, your status continues.
Can an Account Project Manager role at an agency or consultancy support H-1B sponsorship?
Yes, but third-party placement arrangements add complexity. USCIS requires the petitioning employer to have actual control over your work, which is harder to demonstrate when you're placed at a client site. Your employer will need to document supervisory oversight, the right to hire and fire, and that the specialty occupation requirements apply to the end-client work, not just the agency's general operations.
Does moving to a new city after my H-1B is approved affect my account project manager petition?
Yes. If you relocate to a different metropolitan area, your employer must file an amended H-1B petition with a new Labor Condition Application reflecting the prevailing wage for the new location before you begin working there. Short-term assignments under ten consecutive workdays generally don't require an amended filing, but a permanent transfer or remote work relocation does.
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