H-1B Visa Director, Product Management Jobs
Director, Product Management roles qualify as H-1B visa specialty occupations under USCIS guidelines, requiring at least a bachelor's degree in a directly related field. Large tech, fintech, and enterprise software companies file LCAs for this title regularly, making it one of the more reliably sponsored senior IC-to-leadership tracks.
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At PowerSchool, we are a dedicated team of innovators guided by our shared purpose of powering personalized education for students around the world. From the central office to the classroom to the home, PowerSchool supports the entire educational ecosystem as the global leader of cloud-based software for K-12 education. Our employees make it all possible, and a career with us means you’re joining a successful team committed to engaging, empowering, and improving the K-12 education experience everywhere.
Team Overview
Our Product team leads the direction, coordination, output, quality, and enhancements to PowerSchool’s product portfolio. This dynamic, multi-functional team ensures the effective rollout of new products across the platform, packages and positions products to appeal to consumers, and helps set the future direction and pace of innovation in our organization.
Responsibilities
The Senior Director of Product Management is responsible for guiding the overall roadmap for the Product portfolio of PowerSchool. The Senior Director is responsible for leading and managing the business analysis, roadmap development and guiding all product activities for the Product portfolio. Captures, articulates and manages requirements and use case documentation.
The Product Management team is critical in full lifecycle product planning, delivery, and marketing with the end user in mind.
Your day-to-day job will consist of:
- Lead the development and implementation of the Classroom Portfolio roadmap.
- Manage a team of product management professionals.
- Assess needs and opportunities for Classroom products through research and feasibility analysis.
- Manage, gather, and analyze competitive intelligence data for product lines.
- Participate in product modification, support cost reduction, margin analysis, forecasting, product positioning and pricing strategies.
- Ensure roadmap plans are aligned with portfolio vision, business objectives, market needs, and competitive environment.
- Senior product expert positioned as a key resource with Clients, prospects and partners.
- Work with Sales and Project Management to gather/document business requirements.
- Lead the writing and curation of clear, detailed business requirements for product and project initiatives.
- Work effectively within and across Classroom data operations and engineering teams to execute projects and roadmap items.
- Assist in creating go to market strategies.
- Stay abreast of changing industry regulations affecting product development.
MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS
- Minimum of 12+ years of relevant and related work experience.
- Bachelor’s degree or equivalent, or equivalent years of relevant work experience.
- Travel occasionally, up to 15-20%, for key moments such as team summits, training, customer meetings, company events, etc., with increased frequency during peak periods based on business demands.
- This position is subject to company on call policies which constitutes working hours outside of the normal workday as needed.
- Manage and lead others effectively, growing the skill set and capabilities of the team holistically and for each individual contributor.
- Solid understanding of Software Development Lifecycle models.
PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS
- Specialized knowledge.
- Understanding of K12 District needs for the classroom.
- Excellent written and verbal communication/presentation skills.
- Exhibit intelligent decisiveness.
- Manage multiple projects/products simultaneously.
- Excellent customer-facing skills.
- Excellent ability to listen for both what is and is not being said - seek to understand before being understood.
- Able to operate within a structured environment, but willing to foresee and/or solve problems when they arise.
COMPENSATION & BENEFITS
PowerSchool offers the following benefits:
- Comprehensive Insurance Coverage (including Medical, Dental, Vision, Pharmacy benefits, Life Insurance and AD&D).
- Flexible Spending Accounts and Health Savings Accounts.
- Short-Term Disability and Long-Term Disability.
- Comprehensive 401(k) plan.
- Generous Parental Leave.
- Unrestricted paid time off (known as Discretionary Time Off - DTO).
- Wellness Program, including ClassPass & Employee Assistance Program.
- Tuition Reimbursement.
- Optional Benefits: Pet Insurance, Identity Theft Protection, Student Debt Repayment Program and Prepaid Legal coverage.
A reasonable estimate of the base compensation range for this position is $144,900 - $241,100 USD. This compensation range is specific to the United States and it incorporates many factors including but not limited to an applicant's skills and prior relevant experience and training; licensures, degrees, and certifications; internal equity; internal pay ranges; and market data/range parameters.
EEO COMMITMENT
PowerSchool is committed to a diverse and inclusive workplace. PowerSchool is an equal opportunity employer and does not discriminate on the basis of race, national origin, gender, gender identity, sexual orientation, protected veteran status, disability, age, or other legally protected status. Our inclusive culture empowers PowerSchoolers to deliver the best results for our customers. We not only celebrate the diversity of our workforce, we celebrate the diverse ways we work. If you have a disability and need an accommodation regarding our recruiting process, please let us know by emailing accomodations@powerschool.com.
INTRODUCTION
At PowerSchool, we are a dedicated team of innovators guided by our shared purpose of powering personalized education for students around the world. From the central office to the classroom to the home, PowerSchool supports the entire educational ecosystem as the global leader of cloud-based software for K-12 education. Our employees make it all possible, and a career with us means you’re joining a successful team committed to engaging, empowering, and improving the K-12 education experience everywhere.
Team Overview
Our Product team leads the direction, coordination, output, quality, and enhancements to PowerSchool’s product portfolio. This dynamic, multi-functional team ensures the effective rollout of new products across the platform, packages and positions products to appeal to consumers, and helps set the future direction and pace of innovation in our organization.
Responsibilities
The Senior Director of Product Management is responsible for guiding the overall roadmap for the Product portfolio of PowerSchool. The Senior Director is responsible for leading and managing the business analysis, roadmap development and guiding all product activities for the Product portfolio. Captures, articulates and manages requirements and use case documentation.
The Product Management team is critical in full lifecycle product planning, delivery, and marketing with the end user in mind.
Your day-to-day job will consist of:
- Lead the development and implementation of the Classroom Portfolio roadmap.
- Manage a team of product management professionals.
- Assess needs and opportunities for Classroom products through research and feasibility analysis.
- Manage, gather, and analyze competitive intelligence data for product lines.
- Participate in product modification, support cost reduction, margin analysis, forecasting, product positioning and pricing strategies.
- Ensure roadmap plans are aligned with portfolio vision, business objectives, market needs, and competitive environment.
- Senior product expert positioned as a key resource with Clients, prospects and partners.
- Work with Sales and Project Management to gather/document business requirements.
- Lead the writing and curation of clear, detailed business requirements for product and project initiatives.
- Work effectively within and across Classroom data operations and engineering teams to execute projects and roadmap items.
- Assist in creating go to market strategies.
- Stay abreast of changing industry regulations affecting product development.
MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS
- Minimum of 12+ years of relevant and related work experience.
- Bachelor’s degree or equivalent, or equivalent years of relevant work experience.
- Travel occasionally, up to 15-20%, for key moments such as team summits, training, customer meetings, company events, etc., with increased frequency during peak periods based on business demands.
- This position is subject to company on call policies which constitutes working hours outside of the normal workday as needed.
- Manage and lead others effectively, growing the skill set and capabilities of the team holistically and for each individual contributor.
- Solid understanding of Software Development Lifecycle models.
PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS
- Specialized knowledge.
- Understanding of K12 District needs for the classroom.
- Excellent written and verbal communication/presentation skills.
- Exhibit intelligent decisiveness.
- Manage multiple projects/products simultaneously.
- Excellent customer-facing skills.
- Excellent ability to listen for both what is and is not being said - seek to understand before being understood.
- Able to operate within a structured environment, but willing to foresee and/or solve problems when they arise.
COMPENSATION & BENEFITS
PowerSchool offers the following benefits:
- Comprehensive Insurance Coverage (including Medical, Dental, Vision, Pharmacy benefits, Life Insurance and AD&D).
- Flexible Spending Accounts and Health Savings Accounts.
- Short-Term Disability and Long-Term Disability.
- Comprehensive 401(k) plan.
- Generous Parental Leave.
- Unrestricted paid time off (known as Discretionary Time Off - DTO).
- Wellness Program, including ClassPass & Employee Assistance Program.
- Tuition Reimbursement.
- Optional Benefits: Pet Insurance, Identity Theft Protection, Student Debt Repayment Program and Prepaid Legal coverage.
A reasonable estimate of the base compensation range for this position is $144,900 - $241,100 USD. This compensation range is specific to the United States and it incorporates many factors including but not limited to an applicant's skills and prior relevant experience and training; licensures, degrees, and certifications; internal equity; internal pay ranges; and market data/range parameters.
EEO COMMITMENT
PowerSchool is committed to a diverse and inclusive workplace. PowerSchool is an equal opportunity employer and does not discriminate on the basis of race, national origin, gender, gender identity, sexual orientation, protected veteran status, disability, age, or other legally protected status. Our inclusive culture empowers PowerSchoolers to deliver the best results for our customers. We not only celebrate the diversity of our workforce, we celebrate the diverse ways we work. If you have a disability and need an accommodation regarding our recruiting process, please let us know by emailing accomodations@powerschool.com.
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Get Access To All JobsTips for Finding H-1B Visa Sponsorship in Director, Product Management
Document your specialty occupation case early
USCIS scrutinizes Director-level product roles because the title sounds managerial rather than specialty occupation. Gather evidence that your work requires a specific bachelor's degree field, not just general business experience, before you start interviewing.
Filter employers by LCA filing history
Use Migrate Mate to identify companies that have filed LCAs specifically for product management director titles. This filters out employers who sponsor in theory but have no track record filing at this seniority level.
Verify the prevailing wage tier before negotiating
Run the OFLC Wage Search for SOC code 15-2051 or 11-2021 at the Level III or IV wage tier in your target metro. Your offered salary must meet or exceed that figure for DOL to certify the LCA.
Time your application around the cap deadline
H-1B cap petitions must be filed between April 1 and the registration window in March. If you're negotiating an offer in Q3 or Q4, confirm whether the employer will file in the next cap cycle or pursue a cap-exempt pathway through a qualifying nonprofit or university affiliate.
Clarify whether the employer uses premium processing
Standard H-1B adjudication can run several months. For a Director role with a defined start date, ask during the offer stage whether the employer will elect premium processing, which USCIS adjudicates within 15 business days.
Check the employer's E-Verify enrollment status
STEM OPT and certain cap-exempt petitions require the employer to be enrolled in E-Verify. For a Director hire moving from OPT, confirm enrollment before accepting an offer to avoid post-acceptance complications with DOL compliance.
H-1B Visa Director, Product Management: Frequently Asked Questions
Does a Director, Product Management role qualify as an H-1B specialty occupation?
Yes, if the position requires a bachelor's degree or higher in a specific field such as computer science, engineering, or information systems. The challenge is that some employers write Director-level job descriptions broadly, which can invite an RFE. Strong petitions tie the degree requirement directly to the technical product decisions the role makes, not just general management duties.
Which types of employers most commonly sponsor H-1B visas for Director, Product Management roles?
Large enterprise software companies, fintech firms, cloud infrastructure providers, and growth-stage tech startups with established immigration programs file LCAs for this title most often. Companies with in-house immigration counsel or dedicated HR immigration teams are better positioned to handle the complexity of sponsoring a senior-level role. You can search employers with verified filing history on Migrate Mate.
How does the prevailing wage requirement apply to a Director-level product role?
DOL requires the employer to pay at least the prevailing wage for the specific occupation and geographic location listed on the LCA. Director roles typically fall at wage Level III or IV under OFLC classifications. You can verify the applicable wage floor using the OFLC Wage Search by SOC code and metro area before entering salary negotiations.
Can I stay in H-1B status if my Director role shifts from one product area to another within the same company?
A significant change in job duties, location, or employment terms may require an amended H-1B petition. If your role expands to cover a substantially different product line or you move to a new work location not covered by the original LCA, the employer must file an amendment with USCIS before the change takes effect to maintain compliance.
What happens to my H-1B status if I'm laid off from a Director, Product Management position?
You have a 60-day grace period from the date your employment ends to find a new sponsoring employer, transfer your H-1B, or take other action to maintain status. During this window you cannot work. Filing a transfer petition with a new employer before the 60 days expire allows you to begin work once USCIS receives the petition, under portability rules.