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Development 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 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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Description
At Pacific Seafood, our mission is to “feed the world with the healthiest protein on the planet.” We are a family-owned, excellence-driven organization committed to being the brand of choice in the marketplace and the employer of choice in the community. We believe in servant leadership, investing in our Team Members’ personal and professional growth, and rewarding performance. We live by the core values of our Diamond Philosophy: Teamwork, Productivity, Quality, and Excellence—which means consistently doing your best and always striving to do better.
Summary
The Training & Development Manager oversees the Distribution training roadmap, ensures consistent and high-quality program delivery, and partners closely with the Central Talent & Development (T&D) team and HR Business Partners to build organizational capability. This role is accountable for driving measurable improvements in team member performance, engagement, and leadership readiness.
Working under limited supervision, the Manager leads complex training initiatives, develops scalable programs, and ensures alignment with Pacific Seafood’s Diamond Philosophy of Teamwork, Productivity, Quality, and Excellence.
Key Responsibilities
Primary Responsibilities:
1. Training Strategy & Program Leadership
- Develop and execute the Distribution training strategy aligned to business goals, operational priorities, and compliance requirements.
- Establish and maintain the annual training roadmap, ensuring alignment with enterprise T&D initiatives.
- Identify capability gaps and implement targeted learning solutions to improve performance and operational effectiveness.
2. Training Delivery & Leadership Development
- Oversee the design, development, and continuous improvement of training content, materials, and learning tools.
- Ensure all programs meet compliance standards, align with company policies, and reflect operational best practices.
- Implement scalable and standardized training solutions across Distribution locations.
- Select appropriate training tools, methodologies, and delivery mechanisms based on training objectives, audience, and operational environment.
3. Training Content & Materials Management
- Create, update, and maintain training materials, job aids, and documentation to support consistent, high-quality training delivery.
- Ensure training content aligns with company policies, legal requirements, and best practices to support compliance and risk management.
4. Engagement, Development & Succession Support
- Support the rollout of initiatives focused on team member engagement, leadership development, and succession planning within Distribution.
- Partner with HR Business Partners and leaders to support onboarding, leadership development, and ongoing training initiatives.
5. Training Partnership
- Serve as the primary point of contact for Distribution training activities.
- Partner with the Central Talent & Development (T&D) team to ensure Distribution receives high-quality, timely training support aligned to enterprise standards.
- Ensure programs are deployed in ways that promote Teamwork, enhance Quality, and support operational Excellence.
Secondary Responsibilities
1. Compliance & Continuous Improvement
- Assist with the rollout and tracking of mandatory training programs to ensure timely completion and compliance.
- Provide coaching, guidance, or informal mentoring to facilitators, trainers, or team members as needed.
- Contribute to the continuous improvement of training processes, tools, and programs to enhance quality, consistency, and productivity.
2. Subject Matter Expert (SME) & Training Effectiveness Coordination
- Coordinate and support subject matter experts (SMEs), guest trainers, and internal leaders in the delivery of training programs.
- Assess training effectiveness using evaluations, knowledge checks, observation, and performance metrics; recommend improvements based on results.
3. Training Metrics and Reporting
- Maintain and update training dashboards and metrics to ensure accurate, timely reporting and visibility into program performance.
Additional responsibilities may be assigned as deemed necessary to support the overall goals and objectives of the position.
What you bring to Pacific Seafood
Required
Bachelor’s degree from a 4-year college or university, majoring in HR, business, or a related field.
Minimum of three years related in training and development work.
Preferred
PHR/SHRM, APTD/ CPTD certification.
Master’s degree from an accredited institution in a related field.
Experience leading training programs across multi-site operations.
Physical Requirements:
The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by a team member to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. While performing the duties of this job, the team member:
- Sedentary work, walking and standing are required only occasionally.
- Reaching. Extending hand(s) and arm(s) in any direction.
- Fingering. Picking, pinching, typing or otherwise working, primarily with fingers rather than with the whole hand as in handling.
- Talking. Expressing or exchanging ideas by means of the spoken word. Those activities in which they must convey detailed or important spoken instructions to other workers accurately, loudly, or quickly.
- Hearing. Perceiving the nature of sounds at normal speaking levels with or without correction. Ability to receive detailed information through oral communication, and to make the discriminations in sound.
- Close visual acuity to perform an activity such as: preparing and analyzing data and figures; transcribing; viewing a computer terminal; extensive reading.
- Repetitive motion. Substantial movements (motions) of the wrists, hands, and/or fingers.
- Occasionally lift and/or move up to 25 pounds.
Working Conditions:
The working environment characteristics described here are representative of those a team member encounters while performing the essential functions of this job. While performing the duties of this job, the team member is exposed to:
- Office, as well as warehouse environment.
- Moderate noise level in the work environment.
- Plant exposure to wet, cold, and/or humid temperatures.
- Standard office equipment and heavy machinery.
Benefits
Total compensation:
At Pacific Seafood your base wage is only a portion of your overall compensation package. We invest in our Team Members through a comprehensive and attractive total rewards package, including but not limited to:
- Health insurance benefits options, including medical, prescription, vision, dental, basic group life and short term disability.
- Flexible spending accounts for health flex and dependent care expenses.
- 401(k) Retirement Plan options with generous annual company profit sharing match.
- Paid time off for all regular FT team members, to include sick days, holiday pay, vacation, and personal time.
- Employee Assistance Program- Confidential professional counseling, financial, and legal assistance provided at no charge to Team Members and immediate family members.
- Product purchase program.
Pacific Seafood is an equal opportunity employer and all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, disability status, protected veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law.
About Pacific Seafood
At Pacific Seafood, we do more than just provide the world with the healthiest proteins on the planet. We are an excellence-driven organization committed to being the brand of choice in the marketplace and the employer of choice in the community. We believe in servant leadership, investing in our team members, and rewarding performance. We live by the core values of our Diamond Philosophy: Quality, Teamwork, Productivity, and Excellence—which means consistently doing your best and always striving to do better.
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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.
Time your application around the 60-day grace period
If you're transitioning from OPT or a prior H-1B, USCIS allows a 60-day grace period after your authorized period ends. File the change-of-employer H-1B as soon as your offer letter is signed, don't wait for your last day at the current company.
H-1B Visa Development Manager: 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.