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Development Manager roles qualify for H-1B sponsorship as specialty occupations requiring at least a bachelor's degree in computer science, engineering, or a related field. Many employers with active H-1B filing histories hire for this role across tech, finance, and healthcare, and cap-subject petitions must be filed before April 1 each year for an October 1 start.
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Pay Range: $172,170.00 – $229,563.32
About us
Heidelberg Materials is one of the world's largest suppliers of building materials. Heidelberg Materials North America operates over 450 locations across the U.S. and Canada with approximately 9,000 employees.
What You'll Be Doing
- Play a key role in identifying, analyzing, and pursuing new strategic opportunities with regular exposure to executive leadership.
- Assist in managing strategic projects and initiatives to drive revenue growth, value enhancement, and cost optimization. Projects you will work on will be acquisitions, joint ventures, saps as well as organic growth projects.
- Lead cross-functional teams to implement business transactions and strategic changes from due diligence through completion.
- Prepare and present investment, divestiture, and acquisition proposals with thorough evaluation of financial returns, market opportunities, and risks.
- Transform information and analyses into actionable decision frameworks.
- Provide trusted counsel and market intelligence to senior leadership for short- and long-term strategic planning.
What Are We Looking For
- Bachelor’s degree in Finance, Business Administration, or a related field; Master’s degree in Business Administration preferred.
- Minimum of 7 years of experience in building materials or related industries (e.g., mining, chemical manufacturing and operations management).
- Demonstrated experience supporting or executing M&A transactions, joint ventures, or similar strategic investments, with significant contributions to diligence, valuation, and integration.
- Strong ability to manage projects including leading and influencing cross‑functional teams through complex transactions and strategic change initiatives from diligence through execution.
- Proven experience developing investment cases, business plans, and financial models to support capital allocation and strategic decision‑making.
- Ability to synthesize complex quantitative and qualitative data into clear, actionable insights and decision frameworks for senior leadership.
Work Environment
This role operates in a hybrid work environment with a blend of remote and in-office collaboration. Occasional travel may be required to support strategic initiatives and team engagement.
What We Offer
Competitive base salary, 401(k) retirement savings plan with an automatic company contribution as well as matching contributions, highly competitive benefits programs, including:
- Medical, Dental, and Vision along with Prescription Drug Benefits
- Health Saving Savings Account (HSA), Health Reimbursement Account (HRA) and Flexible Spending Account (FSA)
- AD&D, Short- and Long-Term Disability Coverage as well as Basic Life Insurance
- Paid Bonding Leave, 15 days of Paid Vacation, 40 hours of Paid Sick Leave and 10 Paid Holidays
Equal Opportunity Employer - Minority / Female / Veteran / Disabled
Line of Business: Service & Support
Pay Range: $172,170.00 – $229,563.32
About us
Heidelberg Materials is one of the world's largest suppliers of building materials. Heidelberg Materials North America operates over 450 locations across the U.S. and Canada with approximately 9,000 employees.
What You'll Be Doing
- Play a key role in identifying, analyzing, and pursuing new strategic opportunities with regular exposure to executive leadership.
- Assist in managing strategic projects and initiatives to drive revenue growth, value enhancement, and cost optimization. Projects you will work on will be acquisitions, joint ventures, saps as well as organic growth projects.
- Lead cross-functional teams to implement business transactions and strategic changes from due diligence through completion.
- Prepare and present investment, divestiture, and acquisition proposals with thorough evaluation of financial returns, market opportunities, and risks.
- Transform information and analyses into actionable decision frameworks.
- Provide trusted counsel and market intelligence to senior leadership for short- and long-term strategic planning.
What Are We Looking For
- Bachelor’s degree in Finance, Business Administration, or a related field; Master’s degree in Business Administration preferred.
- Minimum of 7 years of experience in building materials or related industries (e.g., mining, chemical manufacturing and operations management).
- Demonstrated experience supporting or executing M&A transactions, joint ventures, or similar strategic investments, with significant contributions to diligence, valuation, and integration.
- Strong ability to manage projects including leading and influencing cross‑functional teams through complex transactions and strategic change initiatives from diligence through execution.
- Proven experience developing investment cases, business plans, and financial models to support capital allocation and strategic decision‑making.
- Ability to synthesize complex quantitative and qualitative data into clear, actionable insights and decision frameworks for senior leadership.
Work Environment
This role operates in a hybrid work environment with a blend of remote and in-office collaboration. Occasional travel may be required to support strategic initiatives and team engagement.
What We Offer
Competitive base salary, 401(k) retirement savings plan with an automatic company contribution as well as matching contributions, highly competitive benefits programs, including:
- Medical, Dental, and Vision along with Prescription Drug Benefits
- Health Saving Savings Account (HSA), Health Reimbursement Account (HRA) and Flexible Spending Account (FSA)
- AD&D, Short- and Long-Term Disability Coverage as well as Basic Life Insurance
- Paid Bonding Leave, 15 days of Paid Vacation, 40 hours of Paid Sick Leave and 10 Paid Holidays
Equal Opportunity Employer - Minority / Female / Veteran / Disabled
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Get Access To All JobsTips for Finding H-1B Visa Sponsorship as a Development Manager
Frame your portfolio around delivery outcomes
USCIS adjudicators look for evidence that your role requires specialized knowledge, not just management experience. Document shipped products, engineering team size, and technical decisions you owned to strengthen the specialty occupation case in your I-129 petition.
Verify employer H-1B filing history before applying
Use Migrate Mate to filter Development Manager roles by employers with documented H-1B Labor Condition Application filings, so you're only targeting companies that have sponsored this specific occupation before, not just large employers who sponsor generally.
Check prevailing wage levels early in negotiations
Pull the wage level for SOC code 11-9021 (Construction Managers) or 15-1299 (Software and IT Managers) in your target metro using the OFLC Wage Search before your first offer call. Your offered salary must meet Level I through IV thresholds or the LCA gets rejected.
Distinguish cap-subject from cap-exempt employer types
Universities, nonprofit research institutions, and government-affiliated entities can file H-1B petitions year-round without lottery exposure. If you're open to a Development Manager role at a university research lab or teaching hospital, your start date isn't locked to October 1.
Get your degree evaluated before the offer stage
Foreign three-year bachelor's degrees often require a credential evaluation to be recognized as equivalent to a U.S. four-year degree. Request a course-by-course evaluation from a NACES-member evaluator so the employer's attorney isn't scrambling after you've accepted an offer.
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Find Development Manager JobsDevelopment Manager H-1B Visa: Frequently Asked Questions
Does a Development 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, software engineering, or information systems. Generalist management roles that accept any degree can draw a Request for Evidence from USCIS. Your employer's attorney should document the technical requirements of the role in the H-1B petition to establish specialty occupation clearly.
Which SOC code does USCIS typically assign to Development Manager roles?
Most software-focused Development Manager positions are classified under SOC 15-1299 (Software Quality Assurance Analysts and Testers or related IT manager codes) or 11-3021 (Computer and Information Systems Managers), depending on the role's scope. The SOC code determines the prevailing wage level on the Labor Condition Application, so it's worth reviewing the O*NET occupation profile for both codes before your employer files the LCA with DOL.
How do I find Development Manager jobs where the employer already sponsors H-1B visas?
Migrate Mate filters Development Manager listings by employers with verified H-1B LCA filing history, which means you're only seeing roles at companies that have already sponsored this occupation through DOL. Targeting employers with existing LCA filings for development management roles significantly reduces the risk of an employer declining to sponsor after an offer is extended.
Can I start a Development Manager job while my H-1B transfer is pending?
Yes. Under H-1B portability rules, if you've held H-1B status for at least 180 days and your new employer files a non-frivolous H-1B transfer petition before your current status expires, you can begin work for the new employer immediately upon filing. You don't need to wait for USCIS approval, but your prior employer must have been a legitimate H-1B sponsor.
Does a Development Manager role at a startup or early-stage company create H-1B sponsorship complications?
Startups can sponsor H-1B visas, but USCIS scrutinizes whether the employer has sufficient ability to pay the prevailing wage and whether an employee-employer relationship exists, particularly when the manager holds equity. The company needs to demonstrate it can pay your wage through tax returns, financial statements, or funding documentation. Established payroll and a reporting structure help establish the required control relationship.
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