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Experienced Project Manager roles qualify for H-1B visa sponsorship when the position requires a bachelor's degree or higher in a directly related field such as business, engineering, or information systems. Employers file an LCA with DOL before petitioning USCIS, and the 85,000-slot annual cap means timing your job search around the April lottery window matters.
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Get Access To All JobsBe part of a team that unleashes the power of leading-edge technologies to help improve the health and well-being of those most vulnerable in our country and communities. Working at Gainwell carries its rewards. You’ll have an incredible opportunity to grow your career in a company that values work flexibility, learning, and career development. You’ll add to your technical credentials and certifications while enjoying a generous, flexible vacation policy and educational assistance. We also have comprehensive leadership and technical development academies to help build your skills and capabilities.
Summary
As an Experienced Project Manager at Gainwell, you can contribute your skills as we harness the power of technology to help our clients improve the health and well-being of the members they serve — a community’s most vulnerable. Connect your passion with purpose, teaming with people who thrive on finding innovative solutions to some of healthcare’s biggest challenges. Here are the details on this position.
Your role in our mission
Assist in keeping projects moving as Gainwell helps clients deliver better health and human services outcomes through technology and innovation.
- Lead one or more large project management teams by breaking down bigger technological programs and assisting with project staffing
- Spearhead project planning, tracking and oversight of assigned staff by providing direction and deadlines to ensure quality and timely completion of tasks
- Communicate with the client, company and project team leadership, measuring and sharing project metrics/status; recommend program changes as needed
- Create project schedules, program definitions, budgets and objectives to ensure the quality of project deliverables across all phases
- Actively project manage across non-direct reports by quickly escalating any risks and implementing risk mitigation solutions
- Support Gainwell’s growth as you prepare detailed SOW and assist with new proposal efforts and business development
What we're looking for
- 9+ years of experience managing complex projects, programs or initiatives through a full project management life cycle, with 3 or more years of Medicaid or Medicare experience preferred
- Expertise with project management methodology such as Catalyst or Certified Project Management Professional (PMP)
- Modern understanding of budget development, control and assurance methods, and project management software
- Ability to lead and translate the broader objectives of a program into clear and achievable project scope and milestones that can be worked toward
- Leadership to train, guide and mentor the work of junior colleagues
- A strong executive presenter who communicates ideas clearly
- Influencer that who can clearly communicate project priorities and motivate direct and indirect networks and stakeholders to action
What you should expect in this role
- Remote position (US only)
- Opportunities to travel through your work (0-10%)
- Video cameras must be used during all interviews, as well as during the initial week of orientation
- The deadline to submit applications for this posting is 5/30/2026
The pay range for this position is $86,800.00 - $124,000.00 per year, however, the base pay offered may vary depending on geographic region, internal equity, job-related knowledge, skills, and experience among other factors. Put your passion to work at Gainwell. You’ll have the opportunity to grow your career in a company that values work flexibility, learning, and career development. All salaried, full-time candidates are eligible for our generous, flexible vacation policy, a 401(k) employer match, comprehensive health benefits, and educational assistance. We also have a variety of leadership and technical development academies to help build your skills and capabilities.
We believe nothing is impossible when you bring together people who care deeply about making healthcare work better for everyone. Build your career with Gainwell, an industry leader. You’ll be joining a company where collaboration, innovation, and inclusion fuel our growth.
Gainwell Technologies is an Equal Opportunity Employer, where all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, religion, color, national origin, gender (including pregnancy, childbirth, or related medical condition), age, sexual orientation, status as a protected veteran, status as an individual with a disability, or other applicable legally protected characteristics. Gainwell Technologies defines “wages” and “wage rates” to include “all forms of pay, including, but not limited to, salary, overtime pay, bonuses, stock, stock options, profit sharing and bonus plans, life insurance, vacation and holiday pay, cleaning or gasoline allowances, hotel accommodations, reimbursement for travel expenses, and benefits.
Be part of a team that unleashes the power of leading-edge technologies to help improve the health and well-being of those most vulnerable in our country and communities. Working at Gainwell carries its rewards. You’ll have an incredible opportunity to grow your career in a company that values work flexibility, learning, and career development. You’ll add to your technical credentials and certifications while enjoying a generous, flexible vacation policy and educational assistance. We also have comprehensive leadership and technical development academies to help build your skills and capabilities.
Summary
As an Experienced Project Manager at Gainwell, you can contribute your skills as we harness the power of technology to help our clients improve the health and well-being of the members they serve — a community’s most vulnerable. Connect your passion with purpose, teaming with people who thrive on finding innovative solutions to some of healthcare’s biggest challenges. Here are the details on this position.
Your role in our mission
Assist in keeping projects moving as Gainwell helps clients deliver better health and human services outcomes through technology and innovation.
- Lead one or more large project management teams by breaking down bigger technological programs and assisting with project staffing
- Spearhead project planning, tracking and oversight of assigned staff by providing direction and deadlines to ensure quality and timely completion of tasks
- Communicate with the client, company and project team leadership, measuring and sharing project metrics/status; recommend program changes as needed
- Create project schedules, program definitions, budgets and objectives to ensure the quality of project deliverables across all phases
- Actively project manage across non-direct reports by quickly escalating any risks and implementing risk mitigation solutions
- Support Gainwell’s growth as you prepare detailed SOW and assist with new proposal efforts and business development
What we're looking for
- 9+ years of experience managing complex projects, programs or initiatives through a full project management life cycle, with 3 or more years of Medicaid or Medicare experience preferred
- Expertise with project management methodology such as Catalyst or Certified Project Management Professional (PMP)
- Modern understanding of budget development, control and assurance methods, and project management software
- Ability to lead and translate the broader objectives of a program into clear and achievable project scope and milestones that can be worked toward
- Leadership to train, guide and mentor the work of junior colleagues
- A strong executive presenter who communicates ideas clearly
- Influencer that who can clearly communicate project priorities and motivate direct and indirect networks and stakeholders to action
What you should expect in this role
- Remote position (US only)
- Opportunities to travel through your work (0-10%)
- Video cameras must be used during all interviews, as well as during the initial week of orientation
- The deadline to submit applications for this posting is 5/30/2026
The pay range for this position is $86,800.00 - $124,000.00 per year, however, the base pay offered may vary depending on geographic region, internal equity, job-related knowledge, skills, and experience among other factors. Put your passion to work at Gainwell. You’ll have the opportunity to grow your career in a company that values work flexibility, learning, and career development. All salaried, full-time candidates are eligible for our generous, flexible vacation policy, a 401(k) employer match, comprehensive health benefits, and educational assistance. We also have a variety of leadership and technical development academies to help build your skills and capabilities.
We believe nothing is impossible when you bring together people who care deeply about making healthcare work better for everyone. Build your career with Gainwell, an industry leader. You’ll be joining a company where collaboration, innovation, and inclusion fuel our growth.
Gainwell Technologies is an Equal Opportunity Employer, where all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, religion, color, national origin, gender (including pregnancy, childbirth, or related medical condition), age, sexual orientation, status as a protected veteran, status as an individual with a disability, or other applicable legally protected characteristics. Gainwell Technologies defines “wages” and “wage rates” to include “all forms of pay, including, but not limited to, salary, overtime pay, bonuses, stock, stock options, profit sharing and bonus plans, life insurance, vacation and holiday pay, cleaning or gasoline allowances, hotel accommodations, reimbursement for travel expenses, and benefits.
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Get Access To All JobsTips for Finding H-1B Visa Sponsorship as an Experienced Project Manager
Align your degree to the role
H-1B approval for project management hinges on demonstrating a direct relationship between your degree field and the specific role. A general business or engineering degree typically satisfies specialty occupation requirements, but a liberal arts degree may trigger an RFE.
Target employers with LCA filing history
Use the OFLC Wage Search to verify which employers have filed Labor Condition Applications for project management roles. Companies with consistent LCA history are already familiar with the process, reducing the risk of a rescinded offer mid-petition.
Find verified sponsors on Migrate Mate
Search Migrate Mate to identify employers with documented H-1B filing history for project management positions. Filtering by employers who have sponsored this role before puts you in front of hiring managers who already understand the process.
Negotiate an offer before the March registration window
USCIS opens H-1B registration in early March each year. Have your offer letter finalized before that window so your employer can register you in time. A delayed offer means waiting a full year for the next lottery cycle.
Confirm your role meets the O*NET specialty occupation standard
Project Manager roles span a wide range of job codes. Check O*NET to confirm your specific title and duties align with a job zone that requires a bachelor's degree in a related discipline, not just generalized management experience.
Request employer-paid premium processing upfront
USCIS offers premium processing for expedited petition review. Negotiate for your employer to cover this during the offer stage, before you sign, since it can significantly compress the timeline between petition filing and a decision.
H-1B Visa Experienced Project Manager: Frequently Asked Questions
Does a Project Manager role qualify as a specialty occupation for H-1B purposes?
It depends on how the employer defines the position. USCIS requires that the role normally requires at least a bachelor's degree in a specific, directly related field. A Project Manager role tied to a technical domain like IT, construction engineering, or healthcare systems is more defensible than a generalist management title. Your employer's job description and the degree requirement they list both matter significantly.
How do I find employers who have actually sponsored H-1B visas for Project Manager roles before?
Migrate Mate filters employers by their LCA filing history for specific job titles, so you can see which companies have gone through the H-1B process for project management positions rather than guessing based on company size or industry. This is more reliable than simply targeting large corporations, since many Fortune 500 companies have inconsistent sponsorship practices by department.
What happens to my H-1B status if my project ends and my employer terminates my role?
You enter a 60-day grace period from the date of termination, during which you can seek a new employer willing to file an H-1B transfer petition on your behalf. The new employer must file before the grace period expires for you to maintain lawful status. If you're on a project-based contract, build this contingency into your job search timeline before your current assignment ends.
Can a staffing or consulting firm sponsor my H-1B for a Project Manager placement?
Yes, but USCIS applies additional scrutiny to third-party placement arrangements. The staffing firm must demonstrate it controls your day-to-day work and that a bona fide employer-employee relationship exists, even when you're placed at a client site. End-client letters confirming the project scope and your role are frequently required to support the petition.
Does PMP certification or a master's degree improve my H-1B approval odds as a Project Manager?
A master's degree in a relevant field strengthens the specialty occupation argument and also makes you eligible for the advanced degree exemption, which gives you two lottery chances instead of one. PMP certification alone doesn't substitute for a qualifying degree in USCIS's evaluation, but it reinforces the employer's job description by showing the role demands advanced professional knowledge.