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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 global technology company with software and services that help top digital marketplaces effectively monetize their first-party audiences through industry-leading commerce media technology and strategy. Our enterprise platforms leverage first-party data to drive marketplace revenue and profit by improving user experience and target shoppers throughout the purchase path. Koddi’s platforms enable any advertiser, any marketplace, in any industry to increase awareness, generate demand, and drive revenue. We are committed to driving innovation and growth in the commerce media space. As part of that commitment, we’ve launched Koddi Academy, a learning platform designed to provide expert knowledge, competitive insights, and practical strategies for thriving in this fast-growing industry. Explore our latest certification course, to deepen your expertise and stay ahead in the evolving world of commerce media. You can also sign up for our waiting list to be notified when new courses are released. Get started today at Koddi Academy.
Job Summary
The Associate Director of Program Management, based out of our Fort Worth Texas headquarters, is an execution-focused leader responsible for driving publisher performance and growth across the Koddi Ads platform. This role leads a team of Program Analysts, with a core focus on delivering program excellence, scaling operational practices, and translating platform performance into compelling client outcomes. The ideal candidate is a strong team leader and operator who can manage complex publisher portfolios, develop their team's commercial and analytical capabilities, and serve as a senior point of escalation for more junior teammates. This leader will own program delivery quality across their client portfolio, partnering closely with cross-functional stakeholders to surface insights, support upsell opportunities, and ensure consistent execution against client goals. Success in this role is measured by team performance, client outcomes, and the ability to build scalable processes that drive reliable results.
- Own program delivery outcomes across a portfolio of Koddi Ads publishers, ensuring consistent execution, campaign performance, and client satisfaction.
- Lead and develop a team of Program Analysts, setting clear expectations, providing regular coaching, and supporting career growth and retention.
- Serve as a senior escalation point for complex client situations, guiding your team through resolution with a focus on accountability and outcomes.
- Build and reinforce operational processes that drive consistency, efficiency, and quality across program delivery.
- Partner with sales and cross-functional teams to support upsell opportunities, QBRs, and renewal conversations through performance-driven storytelling.
- Analyze campaign data and client insights to identify trends, surface risks, and develop recommendations that inform both team and client strategy.
- Collaborate with product, analytics, and marketing to represent client needs, provide structured feedback, and contribute to platform improvement.
- Champion adoption of new platform features, AI processes, tools, and internal initiatives across your team.
- Establish a team culture built on transparency, accountability, and continuous improvement.
- Contribute to hiring, onboarding, and team-building efforts as the organization scales.
What You'll Bring
- 7+ years of experience in program management, account management, or performance advertising, ideally within retail media, programmatic, or ad tech.
- Demonstrated success managing and developing IC teams with a strong emphasis on coaching, performance management, and professional development.
- Strong operational instincts — proven ability to build and scale delivery processes that improve consistency and team efficiency.
- Solid understanding of the campaign lifecycle, optimization tactics, and ad operations fundamentals.
- Ability to analyze campaign data, identify actionable insights, and translate performance trends into clear client narratives.
- Experience supporting commercial conversations, including upsells, renewals, and QBRs, in a client-facing capacity.
- Strong communicator with effective presentation skills and the ability to represent your team's work to senior internal and external stakeholders.
- Experienced in working cross-functionally and aligning diverse teams around shared goals and priorities.
- Comfortable navigating ambiguity and driving execution in a fast-paced, evolving environment.
- Proficient in Excel, Google Slides, and major advertising platforms (e.g., Google Ads, Meta Ads, DSPs).
- Experience using and learning the latest AI tools and capabilities to drive business outcomes.
- Willing to travel as needed.
About Koddi
We are a global technology company with software and services that help top digital marketplaces effectively monetize their first-party audiences through industry-leading commerce media technology and strategy. Our enterprise platforms leverage first-party data to drive marketplace revenue and profit by improving user experience and target shoppers throughout the purchase path. Koddi’s platforms enable any advertiser, any marketplace, in any industry to increase awareness, generate demand, and drive revenue. We are committed to driving innovation and growth in the commerce media space. As part of that commitment, we’ve launched Koddi Academy, a learning platform designed to provide expert knowledge, competitive insights, and practical strategies for thriving in this fast-growing industry. Explore our latest certification course, to deepen your expertise and stay ahead in the evolving world of commerce media. You can also sign up for our waiting list to be notified when new courses are released. Get started today at Koddi Academy.
Job Summary
The Associate Director of Program Management, based out of our Fort Worth Texas headquarters, is an execution-focused leader responsible for driving publisher performance and growth across the Koddi Ads platform. This role leads a team of Program Analysts, with a core focus on delivering program excellence, scaling operational practices, and translating platform performance into compelling client outcomes. The ideal candidate is a strong team leader and operator who can manage complex publisher portfolios, develop their team's commercial and analytical capabilities, and serve as a senior point of escalation for more junior teammates. This leader will own program delivery quality across their client portfolio, partnering closely with cross-functional stakeholders to surface insights, support upsell opportunities, and ensure consistent execution against client goals. Success in this role is measured by team performance, client outcomes, and the ability to build scalable processes that drive reliable results.
- Own program delivery outcomes across a portfolio of Koddi Ads publishers, ensuring consistent execution, campaign performance, and client satisfaction.
- Lead and develop a team of Program Analysts, setting clear expectations, providing regular coaching, and supporting career growth and retention.
- Serve as a senior escalation point for complex client situations, guiding your team through resolution with a focus on accountability and outcomes.
- Build and reinforce operational processes that drive consistency, efficiency, and quality across program delivery.
- Partner with sales and cross-functional teams to support upsell opportunities, QBRs, and renewal conversations through performance-driven storytelling.
- Analyze campaign data and client insights to identify trends, surface risks, and develop recommendations that inform both team and client strategy.
- Collaborate with product, analytics, and marketing to represent client needs, provide structured feedback, and contribute to platform improvement.
- Champion adoption of new platform features, AI processes, tools, and internal initiatives across your team.
- Establish a team culture built on transparency, accountability, and continuous improvement.
- Contribute to hiring, onboarding, and team-building efforts as the organization scales.
What You'll Bring
- 7+ years of experience in program management, account management, or performance advertising, ideally within retail media, programmatic, or ad tech.
- Demonstrated success managing and developing IC teams with a strong emphasis on coaching, performance management, and professional development.
- Strong operational instincts — proven ability to build and scale delivery processes that improve consistency and team efficiency.
- Solid understanding of the campaign lifecycle, optimization tactics, and ad operations fundamentals.
- Ability to analyze campaign data, identify actionable insights, and translate performance trends into clear client narratives.
- Experience supporting commercial conversations, including upsells, renewals, and QBRs, in a client-facing capacity.
- Strong communicator with effective presentation skills and the ability to represent your team's work to senior internal and external stakeholders.
- Experienced in working cross-functionally and aligning diverse teams around shared goals and priorities.
- Comfortable navigating ambiguity and driving execution in a fast-paced, evolving environment.
- Proficient in Excel, Google Slides, and major advertising platforms (e.g., Google Ads, Meta Ads, DSPs).
- Experience using and learning the latest AI tools and capabilities to drive business outcomes.
- Willing to travel as needed.
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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.