H-1B Visa Engineering Program Manager Jobs
Engineering Program Managers coordinate cross-functional technical programs, making them strong candidates for H-1B sponsorship under the specialty occupation standard. Employers filing LCAs for this role must meet DOL prevailing wage requirements, and the 85,000-cap lottery applies unless you're at a cap-exempt institution. Most sponsoring employers are large tech, defense, and aerospace firms with established immigration programs.
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Hewlett Packard Enterprise is the global edge-to-cloud company advancing the way people live and work. We help companies connect, protect, analyze, and act on their data and applications wherever they live, from edge to cloud, so they can turn insights into outcomes at the speed required to thrive in today’s complex world. Our culture thrives on finding new and better ways to accelerate what’s next. We know varied backgrounds are valued and succeed here. We have the flexibility to manage our work and personal needs. We make bold moves, together, and are a force for good. If you are looking to stretch and grow your career our culture will embrace you. Open up opportunities with HPE.
Job Description:
Provides support and/or lead teams through the Engineering development process and implementation of company’s products. Projects are typically shorter-term, less complex and more contained with a defined time frame. Programs are typically longer-term, multi-functional, multi-project with complex requirements and effort. Manage activities, resource capability, schedules, budgets, and ensure cross company communications to facilitate product completion on schedule within budget. Work with engineering management to identify and improve process and program efficiencies. Work can involve external parties such as standards bodies, partners, etc.
Contributions impact technical components of HPE products, solutions, or services regularly and sustainable. Applies advanced subject matter knowledge to solve complex business issues and is regarded as a subject matter expert. Provides expertise and partnership to functional and technical project teams and may participate in cross-functional initiatives. Exercises significant independent judgment to determine best method for achieving objectives. May provide team leadership and mentoring to others.
Responsibilities:
- Manages and leads a program involving multiple functions and project teams to drive the engineering development and implementation process for a product or service offering.
- Develops and directs development of schedules, critical deliverables, budget, resource allocation plan, and other support requirements for assigned program.
- Manages activities of supporting project teams and internal development partners; ensures progress against established plan and makes determinations based on analysis of business information to alter or update schedule and resource allocation to meet product requirements and development schedule.
- Communicates program progress, escalations, and issue analysis to product stakeholders; collaborates with management and internal manufacturing and development partners to recommend and implement changes to product, processes, or business practices to resolve escalated issues, produce solutions, and ensure adherence to budgets and established product roadmaps and schedules.
- Drives innovation and integration of new technologies and quality initiatives into projects and activities in the manufacturing and/or engineering organization.
- Leads and provides guidance and mentoring to less-experienced staff members.
- Lead Product Increment Planning and Preparation.
EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE:
- Minimum 6-10 years experience program management of embedded software or firmware.
- Agile Scrum Experience required.
- Experience with High Performance Computing Projects and Requirements.
- PMP/PMI certification preferred.
- Bachelor's or Master's degree in Business Management, Engineering, Computer Sciences, or equivalent.
KNOWLEDGE AND SKILLS:
- Extensive experience with using project and program planning tools and software packages to create, manage, and track project results.
- Excellent analytical and problem-solving skills.
- Demonstrated business acumen and successful experience managing all aspects of programs, including communicating with stakeholders and directing matrixed teams and resources.
- Excellent written and verbal communication skills; mastery in English.
- Ability to effectively communicate program plans, proposals, and results, and negotiate options at senior management levels.
- Experienced using Jira for Program Management and Tracking.
What We Can Offer You:
Health & Wellbeing
We strive to provide our team members and their loved ones with a comprehensive suite of benefits that supports their physical, financial and emotional wellbeing.
Personal & Professional Development
We also invest in your career because the better you are, the better we all are. We have specific programs catered to helping you reach any career goals you have — whether you want to become a knowledge expert in your field or apply your skills to another division.
Unconditional Inclusion
We are unconditionally inclusive in the way we work and celebrate individual uniqueness. We know varied backgrounds are valued and succeed here. We have the flexibility to manage our work and personal needs. We make bold moves, together, and are a force for good.
LOCATION
Job: Engineering
Job Level: TCP_04
"The expected salary/wage range for this position is provided below. Actual offer may vary from this range based upon geographic location, work experience, education/training, and/or skill level.
– United States of America: Annual Salary USD 105,500 - 243,000 in Texas & Wisconsin
The listed salary range reflects base salary. Variable incentives may also be offered."
Information about employee benefits offered in the US can be found at https://myhperewards.com/main/new-hire-enrollment.html
HPE is an Equal Employment Opportunity/ Veterans/Disabled/LGBT employer. We do not discriminate on the basis of race, gender, or any other protected category, and all decisions we make are made on the basis of qualifications, merit, and business need. Our goal is to be one global team that is representative of our customers, in an inclusive environment where we can continue to innovate and grow together. Please click here: Equal Employment Opportunity.
Hewlett Packard Enterprise is EEO Protected Veteran/ Individual with Disabilities.
HPE will comply with all applicable laws related to employer use of arrest and conviction records, including laws requiring employers to consider for employment qualified applicants with criminal histories.
No Fees Notice & Recruitment Fraud Disclaimer
It has come to HPE’s attention that there has been an increase in recruitment fraud whereby scammers impersonate HPE or HPE-authorized recruiting agencies and offer fake employment opportunities to candidates. These scammers often seek to obtain personal information or money from candidates.
Please note that Hewlett Packard Enterprise (HPE), its direct and indirect subsidiaries and affiliated companies, and its authorized recruitment agencies/vendors will never charge any candidate a registration fee, hiring fee, or any other fee in connection with its recruitment and hiring process. The credentials of any hiring agency that claims to be working with HPE for recruitment of talent should be verified by candidates and candidates shall be solely responsible to conduct such verification. Any candidate/individual who relies on the erroneous representations made by fraudulent employment agencies does so at their own risk, and HPE disclaims liability for any damages or claims that may result from any such communication.
INTRODUCTION
Hewlett Packard Enterprise is the global edge-to-cloud company advancing the way people live and work. We help companies connect, protect, analyze, and act on their data and applications wherever they live, from edge to cloud, so they can turn insights into outcomes at the speed required to thrive in today’s complex world. Our culture thrives on finding new and better ways to accelerate what’s next. We know varied backgrounds are valued and succeed here. We have the flexibility to manage our work and personal needs. We make bold moves, together, and are a force for good. If you are looking to stretch and grow your career our culture will embrace you. Open up opportunities with HPE.
Job Description:
Provides support and/or lead teams through the Engineering development process and implementation of company’s products. Projects are typically shorter-term, less complex and more contained with a defined time frame. Programs are typically longer-term, multi-functional, multi-project with complex requirements and effort. Manage activities, resource capability, schedules, budgets, and ensure cross company communications to facilitate product completion on schedule within budget. Work with engineering management to identify and improve process and program efficiencies. Work can involve external parties such as standards bodies, partners, etc.
Contributions impact technical components of HPE products, solutions, or services regularly and sustainable. Applies advanced subject matter knowledge to solve complex business issues and is regarded as a subject matter expert. Provides expertise and partnership to functional and technical project teams and may participate in cross-functional initiatives. Exercises significant independent judgment to determine best method for achieving objectives. May provide team leadership and mentoring to others.
Responsibilities:
- Manages and leads a program involving multiple functions and project teams to drive the engineering development and implementation process for a product or service offering.
- Develops and directs development of schedules, critical deliverables, budget, resource allocation plan, and other support requirements for assigned program.
- Manages activities of supporting project teams and internal development partners; ensures progress against established plan and makes determinations based on analysis of business information to alter or update schedule and resource allocation to meet product requirements and development schedule.
- Communicates program progress, escalations, and issue analysis to product stakeholders; collaborates with management and internal manufacturing and development partners to recommend and implement changes to product, processes, or business practices to resolve escalated issues, produce solutions, and ensure adherence to budgets and established product roadmaps and schedules.
- Drives innovation and integration of new technologies and quality initiatives into projects and activities in the manufacturing and/or engineering organization.
- Leads and provides guidance and mentoring to less-experienced staff members.
- Lead Product Increment Planning and Preparation.
EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE:
- Minimum 6-10 years experience program management of embedded software or firmware.
- Agile Scrum Experience required.
- Experience with High Performance Computing Projects and Requirements.
- PMP/PMI certification preferred.
- Bachelor's or Master's degree in Business Management, Engineering, Computer Sciences, or equivalent.
KNOWLEDGE AND SKILLS:
- Extensive experience with using project and program planning tools and software packages to create, manage, and track project results.
- Excellent analytical and problem-solving skills.
- Demonstrated business acumen and successful experience managing all aspects of programs, including communicating with stakeholders and directing matrixed teams and resources.
- Excellent written and verbal communication skills; mastery in English.
- Ability to effectively communicate program plans, proposals, and results, and negotiate options at senior management levels.
- Experienced using Jira for Program Management and Tracking.
What We Can Offer You:
Health & Wellbeing
We strive to provide our team members and their loved ones with a comprehensive suite of benefits that supports their physical, financial and emotional wellbeing.
Personal & Professional Development
We also invest in your career because the better you are, the better we all are. We have specific programs catered to helping you reach any career goals you have — whether you want to become a knowledge expert in your field or apply your skills to another division.
Unconditional Inclusion
We are unconditionally inclusive in the way we work and celebrate individual uniqueness. We know varied backgrounds are valued and succeed here. We have the flexibility to manage our work and personal needs. We make bold moves, together, and are a force for good.
LOCATION
Job: Engineering
Job Level: TCP_04
"The expected salary/wage range for this position is provided below. Actual offer may vary from this range based upon geographic location, work experience, education/training, and/or skill level.
– United States of America: Annual Salary USD 105,500 - 243,000 in Texas & Wisconsin
The listed salary range reflects base salary. Variable incentives may also be offered."
Information about employee benefits offered in the US can be found at https://myhperewards.com/main/new-hire-enrollment.html
HPE is an Equal Employment Opportunity/ Veterans/Disabled/LGBT employer. We do not discriminate on the basis of race, gender, or any other protected category, and all decisions we make are made on the basis of qualifications, merit, and business need. Our goal is to be one global team that is representative of our customers, in an inclusive environment where we can continue to innovate and grow together. Please click here: Equal Employment Opportunity.
Hewlett Packard Enterprise is EEO Protected Veteran/ Individual with Disabilities.
HPE will comply with all applicable laws related to employer use of arrest and conviction records, including laws requiring employers to consider for employment qualified applicants with criminal histories.
No Fees Notice & Recruitment Fraud Disclaimer
It has come to HPE’s attention that there has been an increase in recruitment fraud whereby scammers impersonate HPE or HPE-authorized recruiting agencies and offer fake employment opportunities to candidates. These scammers often seek to obtain personal information or money from candidates.
Please note that Hewlett Packard Enterprise (HPE), its direct and indirect subsidiaries and affiliated companies, and its authorized recruitment agencies/vendors will never charge any candidate a registration fee, hiring fee, or any other fee in connection with its recruitment and hiring process. The credentials of any hiring agency that claims to be working with HPE for recruitment of talent should be verified by candidates and candidates shall be solely responsible to conduct such verification. Any candidate/individual who relies on the erroneous representations made by fraudulent employment agencies does so at their own risk, and HPE disclaims liability for any damages or claims that may result from any such communication.
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Get Access To All JobsTips for Finding H-1B Visa Sponsorship as an Engineering Program Manager
Verify your SOC code before applying
Engineering Program Manager roles get filed under different SOC codes depending on the employer. Confirm the intended code using O*NET before accepting an offer, since it determines your prevailing wage level and can affect RFE risk.
Target employers with LCA filing history
Use Migrate Mate to filter Engineering Program Manager roles by employers who have active LCA filings for this title. That history confirms they've run the DOL process before and aren't learning on your case.
Document your technical program scope clearly
USCIS scrutinizes whether EPM roles meet specialty occupation requirements. Your resume and offer letter should show you're managing engineering deliverables, not just timelines. Scope descriptions that highlight systems integration, technical tradeoffs, or cross-functional engineering decisions reduce RFE exposure.
Align your degree field to the role description
A bachelor's in systems engineering or computer science maps cleanly to most EPM job descriptions. If your degree is in a tangentially related field, ask the employer to tailor the LCA job duties to reflect the specific engineering discipline your coursework covered.
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Find Engineering Program Manager JobsEngineering Program Manager H-1B Visa: Frequently Asked Questions
Does an Engineering Program Manager role qualify as a specialty occupation for H-1B?
Yes, but the job description has to show engineering-specific duties that require at least a bachelor's degree in a directly related technical field. Generic program management tasks without an engineering component can trigger an RFE. Employers typically strengthen the petition by tying the role to systems architecture, hardware development cycles, or software delivery under engineering constraints.
Which employers sponsor H-1B visas for Engineering Program Managers?
Large technology, aerospace, defense, and semiconductor companies file the most LCAs for this title. To find employers actively sponsoring this role, browse Engineering Program Manager listings on Migrate Mate, which filters by verified LCA filing history so you're only seeing companies that have already completed the DOL process for this job title.
How does the H-1B prevailing wage apply to Engineering Program Manager positions?
The employer must pay at least the DOL prevailing wage for the SOC code and geographic area listed on the LCA. EPM roles often fall under computer and information systems managers or engineering managers depending on the employer's classification. You can look up the applicable wage floor for any location using the OFLC Wage Search before evaluating an offer.
Can I switch employers after my H-1B is approved for an EPM role?
Yes. Under H-1B portability, you can start working for a new employer as soon as they file an H-1B transfer petition, provided your original petition was approvable and you've maintained status. The new employer files a new I-129, and you don't need to wait for approval before your start date as long as the petition is pending.
What happens to my H-1B status if my Engineering Program Manager role is eliminated?
You have a 60-day grace period from your last day of employment to find a new sponsoring employer, change to another valid status, or depart the U.S. Your new employer must file an H-1B transfer petition before the grace period ends. Starting a job search the day your role is eliminated, not weeks later, is what makes that window workable.
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