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Implementation Project Managers coordinate enterprise software rollouts, system migrations, and cross-functional deployments, roles that qualify as H-1B visa specialty occupations when they require a bachelor's degree in a directly related field like information systems, computer science, or business technology. Employers in SaaS, healthcare IT, and ERP consulting sponsor H-1B petitions for this title regularly.
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Centerstone is among the nation’s leading nonprofit behavioral health systems with thousands of employees dedicated to delivering care that changes people’s lives. A dynamic, well-established organization, we offer rewarding opportunities to serve all ages in a variety of settings. Come talk to us about joining the Centerstone team!
SUMMARY OF POSITION
Leads change and organizational transformation to close the ‘research to practice’ gap at Centerstone. Works internally across the organization and with external partners to assist teams in identifying opportunities for growth and change. Promotes the adoption of clinical models, evidence-based practices (EBPs), and other innovations. Assesses barriers and facilitators of change to effectively design and implement change strategies. Leads and partners with multi-disciplinary teams to assess buy-in, build motivation and a supportive organizational culture. Specializes and serves as a thought leader in implementation science practice areas (e.g., drivers, barriers/facilitators assessments, frameworks). Has a key role in supporting transformational change. Works in partnership with teams to establish implementation plans, manage workflows, organizes complex information. Reviews Research Institute project portfolios to identify system-wide opportunities for growth.
ESSENTIAL DUTIES & RESPONSIBILITIES
- Works internally across the organization and with external partners to assist teams in identifying opportunities for growth and change.
- Promotes the adoption of clinical models, evidence-based practices (EBPs), and other innovations.
- Assesses barriers and facilitators of change to effectively design and implement change strategies.
- Leads and partners with multi-disciplinary teams to assess buy-in, build motivation and a supportive organizational culture. Specializes and serves as a thought leader in implementation science practice areas (e.g., drivers, barriers/facilitators assessments, frameworks).
- Has a key role in supporting transformational change.
- Works in partnership with teams to establish implementation plans, manage workflows, organizes complex information.
- Reviews Research Institute project portfolios to identify system-wide opportunities for growth.
KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS & ABILITIES
- Effectively communicate via written, verbal, in person and virtual methods.
QUALIFICATIONS
Education Level
Masters degree with Doctorate in Psychology or a related behavioral health field. Doctrine preferred.
Years of Experience
Eight years of professional experience in clinical research, translational science, or other academic setting required. Requires the ability to apply D&I theory and research to community behavioral health clinic environments to facilitate adoption of excellent clinical practices. Specialized training and/or a proven track record of research in Dissemination and/or Implementation Science (D&I).
Certification/Licensure
N/A
Physical Requirements
Standing – 20%
Sitting – 80%
Squatting – Occasional
Kneeling – Occasional
Bending – Occasional
Driving – Occasional
Lifting – Occasional
DISCLAIMER
The duties and responsibilities described in this document are not a comprehensive list and additional tasks may be assigned to the employee from time to time, or the scope of the job may change as necessitated by business demands.
Time Type:
Full time
Pay Range:
$81,850.00-$122,740.00
Delivering care that changes people's lives starts with our employees. Below are just some of the great benefits Centerstone employees enjoy:
- Medical, dental, and vision health coverage
- Flexible Spending and Health Savings Accounts
- 403b retirement plan with company match
- Paid time off and ten paid holidays
- AD&D Insurance, Life Insurance, and Long Term Disability (company paid)
- Employee Resource Groups
- Continuing education opportunities
- Employee Assistance Program
Centerstone is an equal opportunity employer. Employment at Centerstone is based solely on a person's merit and qualifications directly related to professional competence. We treat all clients and colleagues with dignity and respect.
At Centerstone, we use our values as a guide for what we do. Respect, Expertise, Integrity and Empowerment are at the heart of every interaction at Centerstone, and particularly rooted in our Culture.
Our approach to culture is to create an environment that encourages, supports and celebrates the voices and experiences of our employees. We are committed to a culture of empowerment, respect, integrity and expertise that powers our innovation and connects us to each other, our clients and the communities we serve.
Centerstone is also committed to a strong culture of quality and safety, celebrating role-models who champion best practices for quality, clinical risk, and patient safety.
INTRODUCTION
Centerstone is among the nation’s leading nonprofit behavioral health systems with thousands of employees dedicated to delivering care that changes people’s lives. A dynamic, well-established organization, we offer rewarding opportunities to serve all ages in a variety of settings. Come talk to us about joining the Centerstone team!
SUMMARY OF POSITION
Leads change and organizational transformation to close the ‘research to practice’ gap at Centerstone. Works internally across the organization and with external partners to assist teams in identifying opportunities for growth and change. Promotes the adoption of clinical models, evidence-based practices (EBPs), and other innovations. Assesses barriers and facilitators of change to effectively design and implement change strategies. Leads and partners with multi-disciplinary teams to assess buy-in, build motivation and a supportive organizational culture. Specializes and serves as a thought leader in implementation science practice areas (e.g., drivers, barriers/facilitators assessments, frameworks). Has a key role in supporting transformational change. Works in partnership with teams to establish implementation plans, manage workflows, organizes complex information. Reviews Research Institute project portfolios to identify system-wide opportunities for growth.
ESSENTIAL DUTIES & RESPONSIBILITIES
- Works internally across the organization and with external partners to assist teams in identifying opportunities for growth and change.
- Promotes the adoption of clinical models, evidence-based practices (EBPs), and other innovations.
- Assesses barriers and facilitators of change to effectively design and implement change strategies.
- Leads and partners with multi-disciplinary teams to assess buy-in, build motivation and a supportive organizational culture. Specializes and serves as a thought leader in implementation science practice areas (e.g., drivers, barriers/facilitators assessments, frameworks).
- Has a key role in supporting transformational change.
- Works in partnership with teams to establish implementation plans, manage workflows, organizes complex information.
- Reviews Research Institute project portfolios to identify system-wide opportunities for growth.
KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS & ABILITIES
- Effectively communicate via written, verbal, in person and virtual methods.
QUALIFICATIONS
Education Level
Masters degree with Doctorate in Psychology or a related behavioral health field. Doctrine preferred.
Years of Experience
Eight years of professional experience in clinical research, translational science, or other academic setting required. Requires the ability to apply D&I theory and research to community behavioral health clinic environments to facilitate adoption of excellent clinical practices. Specialized training and/or a proven track record of research in Dissemination and/or Implementation Science (D&I).
Certification/Licensure
N/A
Physical Requirements
Standing – 20%
Sitting – 80%
Squatting – Occasional
Kneeling – Occasional
Bending – Occasional
Driving – Occasional
Lifting – Occasional
DISCLAIMER
The duties and responsibilities described in this document are not a comprehensive list and additional tasks may be assigned to the employee from time to time, or the scope of the job may change as necessitated by business demands.
Time Type:
Full time
Pay Range:
$81,850.00-$122,740.00
Delivering care that changes people's lives starts with our employees. Below are just some of the great benefits Centerstone employees enjoy:
- Medical, dental, and vision health coverage
- Flexible Spending and Health Savings Accounts
- 403b retirement plan with company match
- Paid time off and ten paid holidays
- AD&D Insurance, Life Insurance, and Long Term Disability (company paid)
- Employee Resource Groups
- Continuing education opportunities
- Employee Assistance Program
Centerstone is an equal opportunity employer. Employment at Centerstone is based solely on a person's merit and qualifications directly related to professional competence. We treat all clients and colleagues with dignity and respect.
At Centerstone, we use our values as a guide for what we do. Respect, Expertise, Integrity and Empowerment are at the heart of every interaction at Centerstone, and particularly rooted in our Culture.
Our approach to culture is to create an environment that encourages, supports and celebrates the voices and experiences of our employees. We are committed to a culture of empowerment, respect, integrity and expertise that powers our innovation and connects us to each other, our clients and the communities we serve.
Centerstone is also committed to a strong culture of quality and safety, celebrating role-models who champion best practices for quality, clinical risk, and patient safety.
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Get Access To All JobsTips for Finding H-1B Visa Sponsorship as an Implementation Project Manager
Confirm your role qualifies as specialty occupation
USCIS requires that your Implementation Project Manager position normally requires a specific bachelor's degree, not just any degree. Pull the O*NET profile for this occupation and document the degree requirement before your employer files.
Target ERP and SaaS vendors with H-1B history
Companies deploying SAP, Salesforce, Oracle, or Workday at scale file H-1B petitions for implementation roles consistently. Search Migrate Mate to filter employers by verified H-1B LCA filing history for this exact job title.
Request premium processing before your OPT expires
Standard H-1B adjudication can take several months. If you're on OPT with a firm end date, ask your employer to file with premium processing so USCIS adjudicates the petition within 15 business days.
Verify prevailing wage before negotiating your offer
Your employer's LCA must certify a wage at or above the DOL prevailing wage for your role and location. Use OFLC Wage Search to look up the Level I through Level IV wage tiers for Implementation Project Manager before you accept any offer.
Document project management credentials in your petition
Certifications like PMP or CAPM tied to your degree field strengthen the specialty occupation argument in your I-129 petition. Provide transcripts and credential evaluations showing your degree directly supports enterprise implementation work.
Understand cap-exempt employers if the lottery is a concern
Universities, nonprofit research organizations, and certain government entities are cap-exempt, meaning they can file H-1B petitions outside the annual lottery. If your implementation work can be housed at one of these entities, you bypass the 85,000-slot cap entirely.
H-1B Visa Implementation Project Manager: Frequently Asked Questions
Does an Implementation Project Manager role qualify for H-1B sponsorship?
Yes, if the position requires a bachelor's degree or higher in a specific field such as information systems, computer science, business administration, or engineering. The key is that the degree requirement must be tied to the role itself, not just preferred. Employers document this in the LCA and I-129 petition. Roles at SaaS vendors and ERP consulting firms typically meet this threshold.
Which industries sponsor H-1B visas for Implementation Project Managers?
Enterprise software companies, healthcare IT vendors, ERP consultancies, financial services firms, and managed services providers file H-1B petitions for this title most frequently. Implementation work tied to platforms like SAP, Workday, Salesforce, and Epic Health generates consistent sponsorship demand. Use Migrate Mate to browse open roles at employers with verified H-1B LCA filing history for this job title.
Can I change employers on H-1B while managing an active implementation project?
Yes. Under H-1B portability, you can start working for a new employer as soon as that employer files a new I-129 petition on your behalf, without waiting for approval, as long as you've been in valid H-1B status for at least 180 days. Your new employer's petition must describe a qualifying specialty occupation role, not simply reference your previous approval.
What happens to my H-1B status if my implementation project ends and my employer has no immediate next project?
Your employer must continue paying your prevailing wage during any benching period between projects. USCIS considers unpaid bench time a violation of H-1B terms. If your role is eliminated, you have a 60-day grace period to find a new sponsoring employer, file for a change of status, or depart the U.S. Document your employment continuity carefully throughout any project transition.
Does a PMP certification help with H-1B approval for this role?
Indirectly, yes. The H-1B petition must establish that the role requires a specific bachelor's degree, not that you hold a certification. However, a PMP credential tied to your degree field reinforces the argument that the position requires specialized, degree-level knowledge. Immigration attorneys often include professional certifications in supporting documentation when the specialty occupation argument needs strengthening.