H-1B Visa Director of Strategic Communications Jobs
Director of Strategic Communications jobs at H-1B visa-sponsoring employers sit at the intersection of executive leadership and specialized communications expertise. This role qualifies as a specialty occupation under H-1B rules, requiring a bachelor's degree or higher in communications, public relations, journalism, or a closely related field. Employers file a certified LCA and I-129 petition on your behalf before you can start.
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At Ouster, we believe that only what is real truly matters. We are building the sensory foundation for Physical AI and global automation, creating high-performance digital lidar sensors and software solutions that allow machines to see, understand, and interact with the physical world in real time.
From enabling autonomous vehicles and smart infrastructure to safeguarding industrial facilities and robotics, our unified platform of hardware and AI perception models turns complex spatial data into real-world safety and efficiency. We iterate tirelessly to build tools that solve real-world challenges, driven by a simple truth: the future will be shaped by creators, not by talkers.
If you thrive on solving hard engineering problems, shipping tangible hardware and software, and making safety accessible to all, this is where you will do your best work.
The role
We're hiring our first Director, People Strategic Operations & Communications. Reporting to the Chief People Officer, you'll make the CPO, the People team and company leaders more effective by bringing strategy, communications and execution together.
You'll pick up the work that lives between teams, bring structure to ambiguity, and find a way to get it done. This is a chance to build a new function from the ground up alongside an experienced People leadership team.
Drive People strategy. Shape People priorities and OKRs, and tell the story to executives and the board. Own the People scorecard with our analytics team, turning headcount, hiring, attrition and engagement data into clear insight and action.
Be the CPO's partner and proxy. Keep priorities, decisions and follow-ups moving across the People team and cross-functionally.
Lead internal communications. Build our internal comms strategy, channels, intranet, and calendar for a global workforce. Partner with the CEO and executives on key messages, own town halls, and lead internal communications for a seamless employee experience.
Run strategic programs. Lead complex cross-functional strategic work such as M&A integration, and global expansion workstreams, with clear plans, owners and cadences.
Strengthen how Ouster operates. Partner with cross-functional leadership on operating principles, cadences and meetings, and plan People team and leadership offsites in San Francisco and around the world.
What you bring
- 10+ years across management consulting, strategy and operations, chief of staff or program leadership, ideally a mix of consulting and operating roles.
- Experience in fast-paced, high-growth companies.
- A builder who thrives in ambiguity and brings “find a way” energy.
- Interdisciplinary range: comfortable moving between strategy, data, communications and execution in the same day.
- Data-driven and metrics-oriented, with a strong grasp of people analytics.
- Executive presence: Trusted by the C-suite and equally effective with frontline employees and cross-functional partners.
- Obsessively organized and timely, with sharp attention to detail and the strategic view intact.
- A clear, concise writer and communicator who can make complex topics simple.
- Sound judgment and discretion with confidential information.
Nice to have
- Experience in or alongside a People or HR organization.
- M&A integration, European works council, or global offsite and event experience.
- Hardware, deep tech or public-company experience.
- Working proficiency in French.
Location
San Francisco Bay Area, hybrid, with periodic international travel.
Compensation
The base pay will be dependent on your skills, work experience, location, and qualifications. This role may also be eligible for equity & benefits. ($185,000 — $255,000 USD)
Ouster is an Equal Employment Opportunity employer that pursues and hires a diverse workforce. Ouster does not make employment decisions on the basis of race, color, religion, ethnic or national origin, nationality, sex, gender, gender-identity, sexual orientation, disability, age, military status, or any other basis protected by local, state, or federal laws. Ouster also strives for a healthy and safe workplace, and prohibits harassment of any kind. Pursuant to the San Francisco Fair Chance Ordinance, Ouster considers qualified applicants with arrest and conviction records for employment. If you have a disability or special need that requires accommodation, please let us know.
About Ouster
At Ouster, we believe that only what is real truly matters. We are building the sensory foundation for Physical AI and global automation, creating high-performance digital lidar sensors and software solutions that allow machines to see, understand, and interact with the physical world in real time.
From enabling autonomous vehicles and smart infrastructure to safeguarding industrial facilities and robotics, our unified platform of hardware and AI perception models turns complex spatial data into real-world safety and efficiency. We iterate tirelessly to build tools that solve real-world challenges, driven by a simple truth: the future will be shaped by creators, not by talkers.
If you thrive on solving hard engineering problems, shipping tangible hardware and software, and making safety accessible to all, this is where you will do your best work.
The role
We're hiring our first Director, People Strategic Operations & Communications. Reporting to the Chief People Officer, you'll make the CPO, the People team and company leaders more effective by bringing strategy, communications and execution together.
You'll pick up the work that lives between teams, bring structure to ambiguity, and find a way to get it done. This is a chance to build a new function from the ground up alongside an experienced People leadership team.
Drive People strategy. Shape People priorities and OKRs, and tell the story to executives and the board. Own the People scorecard with our analytics team, turning headcount, hiring, attrition and engagement data into clear insight and action.
Be the CPO's partner and proxy. Keep priorities, decisions and follow-ups moving across the People team and cross-functionally.
Lead internal communications. Build our internal comms strategy, channels, intranet, and calendar for a global workforce. Partner with the CEO and executives on key messages, own town halls, and lead internal communications for a seamless employee experience.
Run strategic programs. Lead complex cross-functional strategic work such as M&A integration, and global expansion workstreams, with clear plans, owners and cadences.
Strengthen how Ouster operates. Partner with cross-functional leadership on operating principles, cadences and meetings, and plan People team and leadership offsites in San Francisco and around the world.
What you bring
- 10+ years across management consulting, strategy and operations, chief of staff or program leadership, ideally a mix of consulting and operating roles.
- Experience in fast-paced, high-growth companies.
- A builder who thrives in ambiguity and brings “find a way” energy.
- Interdisciplinary range: comfortable moving between strategy, data, communications and execution in the same day.
- Data-driven and metrics-oriented, with a strong grasp of people analytics.
- Executive presence: Trusted by the C-suite and equally effective with frontline employees and cross-functional partners.
- Obsessively organized and timely, with sharp attention to detail and the strategic view intact.
- A clear, concise writer and communicator who can make complex topics simple.
- Sound judgment and discretion with confidential information.
Nice to have
- Experience in or alongside a People or HR organization.
- M&A integration, European works council, or global offsite and event experience.
- Hardware, deep tech or public-company experience.
- Working proficiency in French.
Location
San Francisco Bay Area, hybrid, with periodic international travel.
Compensation
The base pay will be dependent on your skills, work experience, location, and qualifications. This role may also be eligible for equity & benefits. ($185,000 — $255,000 USD)
Ouster is an Equal Employment Opportunity employer that pursues and hires a diverse workforce. Ouster does not make employment decisions on the basis of race, color, religion, ethnic or national origin, nationality, sex, gender, gender-identity, sexual orientation, disability, age, military status, or any other basis protected by local, state, or federal laws. Ouster also strives for a healthy and safe workplace, and prohibits harassment of any kind. Pursuant to the San Francisco Fair Chance Ordinance, Ouster considers qualified applicants with arrest and conviction records for employment. If you have a disability or special need that requires accommodation, please let us know.
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Get Access To All JobsTips for Finding H-1B Visa Sponsorship in Director of Strategic Communications
Frame your credentials around specialty occupation
Your degree field matters as much as the title. A Director of Strategic Communications role qualifies as a specialty occupation when your bachelor's or advanced degree is in communications, public relations, journalism, or marketing. Document the direct connection between your coursework and your executive-level duties before any employer conversation.
Look up prevailing wages before negotiating
Your employer's LCA must certify a wage at or above the DOL prevailing wage for your SOC code and work location. Use the OFLC Wage Search to check the Level III or IV wage for your metro area before you enter salary discussions, so you're negotiating within a compliant range.
Find sponsors through Migrate Mate's verified employer data
Many communications leadership roles are filled through internal referrals, so verified LCA filing history is a sharper signal than job postings alone. Search Migrate Mate to identify employers who have actively sponsored H-1B roles in communications and public affairs, then target your outreach toward those organizations.
Anticipate multi-site LCA requirements for agency roles
If you're joining a PR agency or consultancy where you'll manage campaigns across client offices in different cities, each worksite requires its own certified LCA. Raise this with HR during the offer stage, before USCIS filing begins, to avoid delays caused by incomplete worksite coverage.
Account for I-129 premium processing in your start date
Strategic communications hires often carry a fixed start date tied to a product launch or executive transition. USCIS offers premium processing for I-129 petitions, which guarantees a 15-business-day adjudication. Confirm with your employer's immigration counsel whether premium processing is in the plan before you commit to an onboarding date.
Use O*NET to anchor your specialty occupation evidence
If USCIS issues an RFE on specialty occupation, the O*NET profile for Public Relations and Fundraising Managers is a key supporting document. It shows that the standard educational requirement for this occupation is a bachelor's degree in a specific field, strengthening your employer's response with an independent government reference.
H-1B Visa Director of Strategic Communications: Frequently Asked Questions
Does a Director of Strategic Communications role qualify as an H-1B specialty occupation?
Yes. This role typically qualifies as a specialty occupation because it requires at least a bachelor's degree in communications, public relations, journalism, marketing, or a closely related field to perform the job's core duties. The employer must document that degree-level knowledge in a specific discipline is a standard and necessary requirement for the position, not just a preference.
How long can I work as a Director of Strategic Communications on an H-1B?
USCIS grants H-1B status in up to three-year increments, with a standard maximum of six years. Extensions beyond six years are possible only if you've reached specific milestones in a permanent residence process, such as an approved I-140 petition or a PERM labor certification that has been pending for at least 365 days. Your employer's immigration counsel manages the extension timeline.
What happens to my H-1B status if I move from one employer to another?
H-1B portability under AC21 lets you start working for a new employer once they file a new I-129 petition on your behalf, as long as your current H-1B status is valid and you've been in that status for at least 180 days. The new employer must file their own LCA certified for your new worksite and role. You don't need to wait for USCIS to approve the new petition before starting.
What LCA requirements should I watch for in a Director of Strategic Communications role?
Your employer must certify a Labor Condition Application with DOL before filing the I-129 petition with USCIS. The LCA must reflect the actual worksite where you'll perform most of your duties. If your role involves regular work at client sites or secondary office locations, each distinct worksite may require its own certified LCA. Confirm worksite coverage during the offer stage to prevent filing delays.
How do I find employers who actively sponsor H-1B visas for strategic communications roles?
Migrate Mate shows employers with verified H-1B LCA filing history, so you can focus your search on organizations that have sponsored communications and public affairs roles rather than those that have never navigated the process. Corporations with large government affairs teams, major healthcare systems, and national nonprofits tend to file H-1B petitions for senior communications positions more consistently than smaller agencies.