H-1B Visa Implementation Project Manager Jobs
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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INTRODUCTION
Optum is a global organization that delivers care, aided by technology to help millions of people live healthier lives. The work you do with our team will directly improve health outcomes by connecting people with the care, pharmacy benefits, data and resources they need to feel their best. Here, you will find a culture guided by inclusion, talented peers, comprehensive benefits and career development opportunities. Come make an impact on the communities we serve as you help us advance health optimization on a global scale. Join us to start Caring. Connecting. Growing together.
You'll enjoy the flexibility to work remotely from anywhere within the U.S. as you take on some tough challenges. For all hires in the Minneapolis or Washington, D.C. area, you will be required to work in the office a minimum of four days per week.
PRIMARY RESPONSIBILITIES:
- Manage the entire client on-boarding project for implementation, main contact for the client
- Conduct the client benefit discussions with all parties and ensure client sign-off for their benefit intent forms
- Coordinate efforts with internal departments for the creation of formulary, specialty products and pharmacy networks
- Coordinate formulary/specialty disruption analysis for impacted membership
- Work with Operations and Functional leaders to proactively identify implementation issues and drive their resolution
- Facilitate meetings at various levels of the organization, including weekly management reviews
- Monitor, track and report implementation status performance, internally and with the client
- Identify implementation risks, implement a mitigation/action plan and drive improved outcomes, communicate to senior leadership
- Ensure accuracy of plan updates and missed deliverables from all teams
- Manage pre-implementation audits with the audit department and the client
- Report on client status and issues at weekly leader meeting
- Manage the implementation of pharmacy benefit plans for all direct business market types and all levels of complexity
- Develop and present presentations for new business customer finalist presentations with Sales
- Mentor other team members within implementations
You'll be rewarded and recognized for your performance in an environment that will challenge you and give you clear direction on what it takes to succeed in your role as well as provide development for other roles you may be interested in.
REQUIRED QUALIFICATIONS:
- 3+ years of experience in Pharmacy Benefit Management or experience managing complex projects with various stakeholders
- 2+ years of experience in a client-facing role
- Beginner level of proficiency with Microsoft Outlook, Excel, PowerPoint and Word (Outlook - manage email/Excel - input data and run reports / Word - create and edit documents)
- Ability to travel up to 10% within the US
PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS:
- Demonstrated experience in client facing environment
- Solid experience influencing externally with soft power, driving cross-functional collaboration and negotiating win-win solutions
- Ability to present to all levels of management and audiences
- Proven ability to ascertain client needs through active listening skills, and consultatively work with clients to achieve business objectives
- Proven effective skills for navigating and driving results across operations, network, and clinical domains in a highly complex, matrix environment
- Proven excellent communication skills, oral and written
All employees working remotely will be required to adhere to UnitedHealth Group's Telecommuter Policy.
Pay is based on several factors including but not limited to local labor markets, education, work experience, certifications, etc. In addition to your salary, we offer benefits such as, a comprehensive benefits package, incentive and recognition programs, equity stock purchase and 401k contribution (all benefits are subject to eligibility requirements). No matter where or when you begin a career with us, you'll find a far-reaching choice of benefits and incentives. The salary for this role will range from $72,800 - $130,000 annually based on full-time employment. We comply with all minimum wage laws as applicable.
APPLICATION DEADLINE: This will be posted for a minimum of 2 business days or until a sufficient candidate pool has been collected. Job posting may come down early due to volume of applicants.
At UnitedHealth Group, our mission is to help people live healthier lives and make the health system work better for everyone. We believe everyone - of every race, gender, sexuality, age, location and income - deserves the opportunity to live their healthiest life. Today, however, there are still far too many barriers to good health which are disproportionately experienced by people of color, historically marginalized groups and those with lower incomes. We are committed to mitigating our impact on the environment and enabling and delivering equitable care that addresses health disparities and improves health outcomes - an enterprise priority reflected in our mission.
UnitedHealth Group is an Equal Employment Opportunity employer under applicable law and qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, national origin, religion, age, color, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, disability, or protected veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by local, state, or federal laws, rules, or regulations.
UnitedHealth Group is a drug-free workplace. Candidates are required to pass a drug test before beginning employment.
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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.