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Director of Program Management roles qualify as H-1B visa specialty occupations under USCIS guidelines, requiring at least a bachelor's degree in business, engineering, or a related field. Employers filing your H-1B visa must certify a prevailing wage LCA with DOL before USCIS can adjudicate your petition.
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We are a rapidly growing, Boston-based medical technology company using AI to enable clinicians to make informed decisions on cardiovascular care - leading to better patient outcomes, improved quality of care, and reduced healthcare costs. Come work at Elucid and be part of delivering on our mission to prevent heart attacks and strokes!
Bringing a medical device to market takes a hundred decisions made by a dozen teams. It takes someone who can help navigate the tradeoffs and keep every team moving from idea to delivery. As our Director of Program Management, you’ll build the governance, portfolio planning and launch readiness practices that let our organization scale, while staying hands-on leading key cross-functional initiatives. Working across R&D, product, clinical, regulatory, quality, and commercial teams, you’ll align leaders around the decisions that matter and add structure without slowing our dynamic, growing teams down. Your SaMD experience and your ability to bring people with you through change will help our AI-enabled cardiovascular imaging products reach the clinicians and patients who need them most.
BASIC QUALIFICATIONS
- 8+ years of program management experience owning complex, cross-functional programs from idea to delivery, and 3+ years of experience managing a team.
- Bachelor’s degree in engineering, computer science, life sciences, or a related field.
- Experience in the medical device industry, with working knowledge of regulatory requirements and standards and experience applying these to agile software development and risk management in a SaMD (software-as-a-medical-device) environment.
- Startup or high-growth experience building and scaling program management practices, with comfort doing both hands-on program work and strategic PMO leadership.
- Experience building executive governance forums, such as quarterly portfolio reviews, with data-driven analysis of capacity, dependencies, and tradeoffs to inform prioritization decisions.
- Experience managing, coaching, and hiring program or project managers.
- A highly collaborative and persuasive style, with a track record of leading change management, introducing and reinforcing new processes, and driving alignment across an organization.
- Cardiovascular or imaging program experience, familiarity with tools such as Jira, Smartsheet, Roadmunk, and Salesforce, and PMP/PgMP/Agile certification preferred.
WORK LOCATION:
- For local candidates in Greater Boston, we operate in a hybrid model with regular in-office collaboration. Candidates outside of the Boston area are invited to apply as fully-remote employees.
SALARY RANGE: The anticipated base salary range for this position at Elucid is $180,000-$215,000. Compensation will be influenced by a wide array of factors including but not limited to internal pay equity, job-related knowledge, skills, education, relevant experience, certifications, and geography as outlined in the job description.
At Elucid, we believe the best work happens in a flexible hybrid environment. Boston-area employees are encouraged to work from the office on Mondays and Wednesdays, with the option to come in additional days if they prefer. Fully remote employees outside the Boston area come in as needed.
We are an equal opportunity employer and value diversity at Elucid. We do not discriminate based on race, religion, color, national origin, gender, sexual orientation, age, marital status, veteran status, or disability.
We understand that self-doubt can sometimes prevent great candidates from applying. If you believe you can make an impact at Elucid, even if you don’t meet every qualification, we encourage you to apply!
INTRODUCTION
We are a rapidly growing, Boston-based medical technology company using AI to enable clinicians to make informed decisions on cardiovascular care - leading to better patient outcomes, improved quality of care, and reduced healthcare costs. Come work at Elucid and be part of delivering on our mission to prevent heart attacks and strokes!
Bringing a medical device to market takes a hundred decisions made by a dozen teams. It takes someone who can help navigate the tradeoffs and keep every team moving from idea to delivery. As our Director of Program Management, you’ll build the governance, portfolio planning and launch readiness practices that let our organization scale, while staying hands-on leading key cross-functional initiatives. Working across R&D, product, clinical, regulatory, quality, and commercial teams, you’ll align leaders around the decisions that matter and add structure without slowing our dynamic, growing teams down. Your SaMD experience and your ability to bring people with you through change will help our AI-enabled cardiovascular imaging products reach the clinicians and patients who need them most.
BASIC QUALIFICATIONS
- 8+ years of program management experience owning complex, cross-functional programs from idea to delivery, and 3+ years of experience managing a team.
- Bachelor’s degree in engineering, computer science, life sciences, or a related field.
- Experience in the medical device industry, with working knowledge of regulatory requirements and standards and experience applying these to agile software development and risk management in a SaMD (software-as-a-medical-device) environment.
- Startup or high-growth experience building and scaling program management practices, with comfort doing both hands-on program work and strategic PMO leadership.
- Experience building executive governance forums, such as quarterly portfolio reviews, with data-driven analysis of capacity, dependencies, and tradeoffs to inform prioritization decisions.
- Experience managing, coaching, and hiring program or project managers.
- A highly collaborative and persuasive style, with a track record of leading change management, introducing and reinforcing new processes, and driving alignment across an organization.
- Cardiovascular or imaging program experience, familiarity with tools such as Jira, Smartsheet, Roadmunk, and Salesforce, and PMP/PgMP/Agile certification preferred.
WORK LOCATION:
- For local candidates in Greater Boston, we operate in a hybrid model with regular in-office collaboration. Candidates outside of the Boston area are invited to apply as fully-remote employees.
SALARY RANGE: The anticipated base salary range for this position at Elucid is $180,000-$215,000. Compensation will be influenced by a wide array of factors including but not limited to internal pay equity, job-related knowledge, skills, education, relevant experience, certifications, and geography as outlined in the job description.
At Elucid, we believe the best work happens in a flexible hybrid environment. Boston-area employees are encouraged to work from the office on Mondays and Wednesdays, with the option to come in additional days if they prefer. Fully remote employees outside the Boston area come in as needed.
We are an equal opportunity employer and value diversity at Elucid. We do not discriminate based on race, religion, color, national origin, gender, sexual orientation, age, marital status, veteran status, or disability.
We understand that self-doubt can sometimes prevent great candidates from applying. If you believe you can make an impact at Elucid, even if you don’t meet every qualification, we encourage you to apply!
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Align your credentials to SOC codes
Directors of Program Management are typically mapped to SOC 11-9021 or 15-1299 depending on industry. Pull the O*NET occupation profile for your target code so your resume language mirrors what USCIS reviewers expect for specialty occupation approval.
Target employers with LCA filing history
Use Migrate Mate to filter Director of Program Management roles by employers who have active H-1B LCA filings in your industry. This cuts out companies that haven't navigated sponsorship before and reduces the risk of an offer falling through at the filing stage.
Verify the prevailing wage tier before negotiating
Run the OFLC Wage Search for your target location and SOC code before your offer conversation. Your employer's LCA must certify a wage at or above Level I through Level IV, and your offer needs to clear that threshold or USCIS will flag the petition.
Ask about cap-exempt employer eligibility early
Universities, nonprofits affiliated with higher education, and government research institutions can file H-1B petitions outside the annual cap. Program management directors at these organizations skip the lottery entirely, so identifying cap-exempt employers before applying changes your timeline significantly.
Document cross-functional oversight in your petition
USCIS scrutinizes whether Director of Program Management roles genuinely require a specialized degree. Your employer's support letter should detail the technical complexity of programs you oversee, budget authority, and interdependencies across engineering or product teams to establish specialty occupation.
Account for the 60-day grace period when switching employers
If you're changing from one sponsoring employer to another, USCIS allows a 60-day grace period after your employment ends. Your new employer must file an H-1B transfer petition before that window closes to maintain your status without interruption.
H-1B Visa Director Of Program Management: Frequently Asked Questions
Does a Director of Program Management role qualify as an H-1B specialty occupation?
Yes, provided the role requires at least a bachelor's degree in a directly related field such as engineering, computer science, business administration, or a related discipline. USCIS evaluates whether the position's duties are complex enough to necessitate that specialized degree. Titles alone don't determine qualification; the actual job description and organizational complexity matter in the adjudication.
How do I find employers actively sponsoring H-1B visas for this role?
Search Migrate Mate to browse Director of Program Management openings filtered by employers with verified H-1B LCA filing history. This lets you focus on companies that have already committed to sponsorship for this type of role, rather than discovering late in the process that an employer won't file.
What documents should I prepare before an employer starts my H-1B petition?
Gather your academic transcripts, diploma, any professional certifications, and a detailed employment history showing progressive program management responsibility. If your degree is from outside the U.S., get a credential evaluation from a NACES-member organization. Your employer will also need a current job description that maps your duties to the specialty occupation standard USCIS applies.
Can my employer file my H-1B outside the annual cap for this role?
Only if they qualify as a cap-exempt employer, meaning a higher education institution, a nonprofit affiliated with one, or a qualifying government research organization. Most private-sector companies hiring Directors of Program Management are cap-subject and must file during the annual H-1B registration window, which opens each March for an October 1 start date.
What happens to my H-1B status if I move to a new program management role at a different company?
Your new employer must file an H-1B transfer petition before your current employment ends. USCIS allows a 60-day grace period after separation, but your status becomes precarious if the transfer isn't filed promptly. Under AC21 portability rules, you can begin working for the new employer once the transfer petition is filed and receipted, without waiting for full approval.