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AI Program Manager roles qualify for H-1B visa sponsorship as specialty occupations requiring at least a bachelor's degree in computer science, engineering, or a related technical field. Employers file the LCA with DOL before petitioning USCIS, and cap-subject registrations open each March for an October 1 start date.
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INTRODUCTION
Blackstone is the world’s largest alternative asset manager. Blackstone seeks to deliver compelling returns for institutional and individual investors by strengthening the companies in which the firm invests. Blackstone’s over $1.3 trillion in assets under management include global investment strategies focused on real estate, private equity, credit, infrastructure, life sciences, growth equity, secondaries and hedge funds.
We are seeking an Enterprise AI Program Associate to support the execution and scaling of Blackstone’s Enterprise AI initiatives. This role will sit at the center of the AI operating model, helping ensure that use cases are identified, evaluated, piloted, tracked, and scaled in a structured and repeatable manner across the firm. The ideal candidate will bring strong program management, analytical, and communication skills, and will work cross-functionally with business teams, product and platform leads, Legal & Compliance, and senior leadership to translate AI capabilities into measurable business impact.
Responsibilities
- Manage the Enterprise AI use case pipeline, maintaining a centralized intake and tracking process and helping prioritize requests based on business impact, feasibility, and risk.
- Coordinate pilot programs with business stakeholders and early adopters, define success criteria, track outcomes, and inform post-pilot enterprise decisions.
- Develop repeatable playbooks, workflow guidance, and supporting materials that help translate successful AI use cases into scalable enablement across teams and functions.
- Partner with cross-functional teams to synthesize usage, adoption, and feedback data into clear insights, recommendations, and program updates for leadership.
- Aggregate feedback from pilots, office hours, and support channels, coordinate follow-through with product, platform, and vendor partners, and track issue resolution through completion.
- Support the execution of intake, approval, and governance processes by ensuring accurate documentation, clear status tracking, and adherence to established standards for AI use cases and agents.
Qualifications
- 2+ years of experience in consulting, product operations, program management, strategy, or a related field, with a demonstrated experience managing multiple workstreams and stakeholders simultaneously.
- Strong analytical and problem-solving skills, including the experience structuring ambiguous problems, connect disparate inputs, and translate findings into actionable recommendations.
- Excellent written and verbal communication skills, with experience producing clear, concise deliverables and work effectively across business and technology teams.
- Highly structured, detail-oriented, and proactive, with the experience operating effectively in a fast-moving environment and influence without direct authority.
- Familiarity with enterprise AI tools and data platforms, including Power Platform and Copilot Studio is preferred. Bachelor’s degree in Information Technology, Computer Science, Business, Finance, or a related field is preferred.
The duties and responsibilities described here are not exhaustive and additional assignments, duties, or responsibilities may be required of this position. Assignments, duties, and responsibilities may be changed at any time, with or without notice, by Blackstone in its sole discretion.
Expected annual base salary range:
$135,000 - $170,000
Actual base salary within that range will be determined by several components including but not limited to the individual's experience, skills, qualifications and job location. For roles located outside of the US, please disregard the posted salary bands as these roles will follow a separate compensation process based on local market comparables.
Additional compensation and benefits offered in connection with the role consist of comprehensive health benefits, including but not limited to medical, dental, vision, and FSA benefits; paid time off; life insurance; 401(k) plan; and discretionary bonuses. Certain employees may also be eligible for equity and other incentive compensation at Blackstone’s sole discretion.
Blackstone is committed to providing equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment without regard to race, color, creed, religion, sex, pregnancy, national origin, ancestry, citizenship status, age, marital or partnership status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, disability, genetic predisposition, veteran or military status, status as a victim of domestic violence, a sex offense or stalking, or any other class or status in accordance with applicable federal, state and local laws. This policy applies to all terms and conditions of employment, including but not limited to hiring, placement, promotion, termination, transfer, leave of absence, compensation, and training. All Blackstone employees, including but not limited to recruiting personnel and hiring managers, are required to abide by this policy.
If you need a reasonable accommodation to complete your application, please contact Human Resources at 212-583-5000 (US), +44 (0)20 7451 4000 (EMEA) or +852 3656 8600 (APAC).
Depending on the position, you may be required to obtain certain securities licenses if you are in a client facing role and/or if you are engaged in the following:
- Attending client meetings where you are discussing Blackstone products and/or and client questions;
- Marketing Blackstone funds to new or existing clients;
- Supervising or training securities licensed employees;
- Structuring or creating Blackstone funds/products; and
- Advising on marketing plans prepared by a sales team or developing and/or contributing information for marketing materials.
Note: The above list is not the exhaustive list of activities requiring securities licenses and there may be roles that require review on a case-by-case basis. Please speak with your Blackstone Recruiting contact with any questions.
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Get Access To All JobsTips for Finding H-1B Visa Sponsorship as an AI Program Manager
Frame your degree against specialty occupation criteria
USCIS evaluates whether your role theoretically requires a specific bachelor's degree. For AI Program Manager positions, a degree in computer science, data science, or engineering carries more weight than a general management credential when the job description emphasizes AI systems delivery.
Target employers with cap-exempt filing history
Universities, nonprofit research institutions, and government contractors can file H-1B petitions outside the annual lottery. AI Program Manager roles at these organizations let you start without waiting for an October 1 cap-subject slot.
Search LCA filings to verify employer sponsorship patterns
Use Migrate Mate to filter AI Program Manager roles by employers with verified LCA filing history. This shows which companies have already certified wages and job descriptions with DOL, cutting out guesswork about who actually sponsors.
Check prevailing wage before accepting an offer
Your employer must certify your salary meets DOL's prevailing wage for your role and location before USCIS will approve the petition. Run the OFLC Wage Search for SOC code 11-9041 to verify your offer clears the Level I through IV thresholds before you sign.
Clarify the LCA job duties match your actual work
If your day-to-day AI Program Manager responsibilities differ materially from the certified LCA, you're exposed to a site visit finding. Ask your employer to include model governance, cross-functional AI delivery, and technical stakeholder coordination in the LCA job description.
Request premium processing if your OPT end date is tight
USCIS offers 15-business-day adjudication through premium processing. If your OPT expires within three to four months of filing and your employer hasn't requested it, the cap-gap rule only protects you through September 30, leaving gaps in authorization if there are delays.
H-1B Visa AI Program Manager: Frequently Asked Questions
Does an AI Program 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 computer science, engineering, or data science. USCIS scrutinizes program management roles more closely when the job description is broad, so employers should specify AI-specific responsibilities like model lifecycle oversight, technical roadmap ownership, and cross-functional AI delivery to support the specialty occupation argument.
How do I find AI Program Manager jobs where the employer has already sponsored H-1B visas?
Migrate Mate filters AI Program Manager listings by employers with verified LCA filing history from DOL disclosure data, so you can see which companies have already gone through the certification process. This is more reliable than asking recruiters cold, since LCA records are public and reflect actual filings rather than stated intentions.
Can I transfer my H-1B to a new AI Program Manager role without losing my priority date?
Your priority date stays with you when you transfer to a new employer, as long as your previous I-140 was approved and you're porting under AC21 portability rules. The new employer files a new H-1B petition, but you can start work as soon as USCIS receives the transfer petition, not after approval. The new role must be in the same or a similar occupational classification.
What happens to my H-1B status if my AI Program Manager role shifts significantly, for example from managing one AI product to overseeing an entire AI division?
A material change in duties, job title, or worksite requires your employer to file an amended H-1B petition before the change takes effect. USCIS considers scope expansions, significant increases in supervisory responsibility, and location changes as material. Filing before the role shifts keeps you in valid status; working in the changed role before the amendment is approved does not.
Does working as an AI Program Manager at a staffing firm or consultancy affect H-1B sponsorship?
Yes. If you're placed at a third-party client site, USCIS applies stricter scrutiny under its employer-employee relationship standards, requiring evidence of day-to-day supervision by the petitioning employer, not the client. Your employer must demonstrate control over your work, including the ability to hire, fire, and direct your tasks, and must have a specific project or placement ready at the time of filing.