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H-1B visa jobs for Innovation Managers sit at the intersection of strategic leadership and specialty occupation requirements. Employers filing an LCA with DOL must certify a degree-level role, making how the position is scoped critical to your sponsorship path. Find employers already filing for this role here.
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The company built on breakthroughs.
Join us.
Corning is one of the world’s leading innovators in glass, ceramic, and materials science. From the depths of the ocean to the farthest reaches of space, our technologies push the boundaries of what’s possible.
How do we do this? With our people. They break through limitations and expectations – not once in a career, but every day. They help move our company, and the world, forward.
At Corning, there are endless possibilities for making an impact. You can help connect the unconnected, drive the future of automobiles, transform at-home entertainment, and ensure the delivery of lifesaving medicines. And so much more.
Come break through with us.
Our Optical Communications segment has recently evolved from being a manufacturer of optical fiber and cable, hardware and equipment to being a comprehensive provider of industry-leading optical solutions across the broader communications industry. This segment is classified into two main product groupings – carrier network and enterprise network. The carrier network product group consists primarily of products and solutions for optical-based communications infrastructure for services such as video, data and voice communications. The enterprise network product group consists primarily of optical-based communication networks sold to businesses, governments and individuals for their own use.
SCOPE OF POSITION:
- Lead a team of Project Leaders within the OCS Technology organization including both local and remote locations.
- Drive the successful and timely delivery of Projects for: New Product Introduction; Cost savings; and Capability development.
- Responsible for the cost, schedule, and technical performance of major projects.
Responsibilities
- Lead team of project leaders in delivering projects:
- Prioritize and make project assignments to best deliver business objectives.
- Manage performance of the team. Recognize excellent behavior. Resolve capability gaps and performance issues.
- Coach project leaders in: Project management skills; Leadership skills; OCS systems and procedures; Team building; change management. Includes coaching Project Leaders that are not direct reports.
- Ensure project plans and status are well developed and communicated to the organization.
- Manage project Scope, Schedule, Budget, and Quality.
- Ensure completion of reporting and record keeping of projects to: Protect and build Corning intellectual property; Maintain ISO and other registrations; Ensure proper support of corning products after project completion.
- Facilitate changes to the innovation management process. Take corrective action to fix shortcomings as needed.
- Recruit, select and onboard new project leaders.
- Lead regular project reviews with senior OCS leadership.
- Identify, lead and participate in project management process improvement teams. Participate in the development of project management systems.
- Build a cross functional network throughout Corning including Research, COC Technology, Mfg, PLM, and Commercial.
REQUIRED QUALIFICATIONS
- BS in Engineering
- 7+ years in Product Development and/or Project Management
- Ability to teach project leadership skills – Communication; Planning; Budgeting; Ownership; Team building; Business Acumen; Risk Management; Critical decision making; Conflict resolution
- Ability to work collaboratively in a dynamic environment.
- Strong judgement and decision making, even in stressful situations.
PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS
- Experience in manufacturing processes related to passive optical products: Automated and manual assembly; Injection molding; Sheet metal fabrication; Optical fiber termination
- Knowledge of passive telecommunication and data center product design, application, testing and/or industry standards.
- MS or MBA or higher level degree
- Advanced degree (MS, MBA) or Project Management Professional certification
- Experience working in a global organization
TRAVEL REQUIREMENTS
Up to 25% including international. Primary travel locations are US, Mexico, and Poland.
This position supports immigration sponsorship.
The range for this position is $155,994.00 - $214,493.00 assuming full time status. Starting pay for the successful applicant is dependent on a variety of job-related factors, including but not limited to geographic location, market demands, experience, training, and education.
A JOB THAT SHAPES A LIFE.
CORNING OFFERS YOU THE TOTAL PACKAGE.
Your well-being is our priority. Our compensation and benefits package supports your health and wellness, financial aspirations, and career from day one.
- Company-wide bonuses and long-term incentives align with key business results and ensure you are rewarded when the company performs well. When Corning wins, we all win.
- As part of our commitment to your financial well-being, we provide a 100% company-paid pension benefit with fixed contributions that grow throughout your career. Combined with matching contributions to your 401(k) savings plan, Corning’s total contributions to your retirement accounts can reach between 7% and 12% of your pay, depending on your age and years of service.
- Our health and well-being benefits include medical, dental, vision, paid parental leave, family building support, fitness, company-paid life insurance, disability, disease management programs, paid time off, and an Employee Assistance Program (EAP) to support you and your family.
- Getting paid for our work is important, but feeling appreciated and recognized for those contributions motivates us much more. That’s why Corning offers a recognition program to celebrate successes and reward colleagues who make exceptional contributions.
We prohibit discrimination on the basis of race, color, gender, age, religion, national origin, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, disability, veteran status or any other legally protected status.
Corning is committed to providing equal employment opportunities and considers requests for reasonable accommodations in accordance with applicable laws. Individuals with disabilities or sincerely held religious beliefs may request reasonable accommodations to participate in the application or interview process, perform essential job functions, or access other benefits and privileges of employment. To submit a request for reasonable accommodation related to disability or religion, please contact us at accommodations@corning.com.
INTRODUCTION
The company built on breakthroughs.
Join us.
Corning is one of the world’s leading innovators in glass, ceramic, and materials science. From the depths of the ocean to the farthest reaches of space, our technologies push the boundaries of what’s possible.
How do we do this? With our people. They break through limitations and expectations – not once in a career, but every day. They help move our company, and the world, forward.
At Corning, there are endless possibilities for making an impact. You can help connect the unconnected, drive the future of automobiles, transform at-home entertainment, and ensure the delivery of lifesaving medicines. And so much more.
Come break through with us.
Our Optical Communications segment has recently evolved from being a manufacturer of optical fiber and cable, hardware and equipment to being a comprehensive provider of industry-leading optical solutions across the broader communications industry. This segment is classified into two main product groupings – carrier network and enterprise network. The carrier network product group consists primarily of products and solutions for optical-based communications infrastructure for services such as video, data and voice communications. The enterprise network product group consists primarily of optical-based communication networks sold to businesses, governments and individuals for their own use.
SCOPE OF POSITION:
- Lead a team of Project Leaders within the OCS Technology organization including both local and remote locations.
- Drive the successful and timely delivery of Projects for: New Product Introduction; Cost savings; and Capability development.
- Responsible for the cost, schedule, and technical performance of major projects.
Responsibilities
- Lead team of project leaders in delivering projects:
- Prioritize and make project assignments to best deliver business objectives.
- Manage performance of the team. Recognize excellent behavior. Resolve capability gaps and performance issues.
- Coach project leaders in: Project management skills; Leadership skills; OCS systems and procedures; Team building; change management. Includes coaching Project Leaders that are not direct reports.
- Ensure project plans and status are well developed and communicated to the organization.
- Manage project Scope, Schedule, Budget, and Quality.
- Ensure completion of reporting and record keeping of projects to: Protect and build Corning intellectual property; Maintain ISO and other registrations; Ensure proper support of corning products after project completion.
- Facilitate changes to the innovation management process. Take corrective action to fix shortcomings as needed.
- Recruit, select and onboard new project leaders.
- Lead regular project reviews with senior OCS leadership.
- Identify, lead and participate in project management process improvement teams. Participate in the development of project management systems.
- Build a cross functional network throughout Corning including Research, COC Technology, Mfg, PLM, and Commercial.
REQUIRED QUALIFICATIONS
- BS in Engineering
- 7+ years in Product Development and/or Project Management
- Ability to teach project leadership skills – Communication; Planning; Budgeting; Ownership; Team building; Business Acumen; Risk Management; Critical decision making; Conflict resolution
- Ability to work collaboratively in a dynamic environment.
- Strong judgement and decision making, even in stressful situations.
PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS
- Experience in manufacturing processes related to passive optical products: Automated and manual assembly; Injection molding; Sheet metal fabrication; Optical fiber termination
- Knowledge of passive telecommunication and data center product design, application, testing and/or industry standards.
- MS or MBA or higher level degree
- Advanced degree (MS, MBA) or Project Management Professional certification
- Experience working in a global organization
TRAVEL REQUIREMENTS
Up to 25% including international. Primary travel locations are US, Mexico, and Poland.
This position supports immigration sponsorship.
The range for this position is $155,994.00 - $214,493.00 assuming full time status. Starting pay for the successful applicant is dependent on a variety of job-related factors, including but not limited to geographic location, market demands, experience, training, and education.
A JOB THAT SHAPES A LIFE.
CORNING OFFERS YOU THE TOTAL PACKAGE.
Your well-being is our priority. Our compensation and benefits package supports your health and wellness, financial aspirations, and career from day one.
- Company-wide bonuses and long-term incentives align with key business results and ensure you are rewarded when the company performs well. When Corning wins, we all win.
- As part of our commitment to your financial well-being, we provide a 100% company-paid pension benefit with fixed contributions that grow throughout your career. Combined with matching contributions to your 401(k) savings plan, Corning’s total contributions to your retirement accounts can reach between 7% and 12% of your pay, depending on your age and years of service.
- Our health and well-being benefits include medical, dental, vision, paid parental leave, family building support, fitness, company-paid life insurance, disability, disease management programs, paid time off, and an Employee Assistance Program (EAP) to support you and your family.
- Getting paid for our work is important, but feeling appreciated and recognized for those contributions motivates us much more. That’s why Corning offers a recognition program to celebrate successes and reward colleagues who make exceptional contributions.
We prohibit discrimination on the basis of race, color, gender, age, religion, national origin, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, disability, veteran status or any other legally protected status.
Corning is committed to providing equal employment opportunities and considers requests for reasonable accommodations in accordance with applicable laws. Individuals with disabilities or sincerely held religious beliefs may request reasonable accommodations to participate in the application or interview process, perform essential job functions, or access other benefits and privileges of employment. To submit a request for reasonable accommodation related to disability or religion, please contact us at accommodations@corning.com.
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Get Access To All JobsTips for Finding H-1B Visa Sponsorship as an Innovation Manager
Frame your credentials around degree-specific duties
Your USCIS petition succeeds when your degree field directly maps to your Innovation Manager duties. Pull the O*NET profile for your SOC code and align your resume to show that a bachelor's in business, engineering, or a related field is genuinely required, not just preferred.
Verify prevailing wage before negotiating your offer
Run your job title, SOC code, and worksite ZIP through the OFLC Wage Search before accepting any offer. Your employer's LCA must certify a wage at or above the prevailing level for that location, so knowing the floor protects you during salary negotiations.
Target employers with cross-functional innovation programs
Companies running formal R&D, product strategy, or digital transformation programs are more likely to have established H-1B visa filing infrastructure for Innovation Manager roles. Use Migrate Mate to find employers with verified LCA filing history for this title by city and industry.
Confirm LCA coverage for every worksite location
If your Innovation Manager role involves leading teams across multiple offices, your employer must file a separate certified LCA for each worksite. Confirm this before your start date, since gaps in LCA coverage create compliance risk and can affect your status.
Use your 60-day grace period strategically between roles
If you're transitioning from one employer to another, your 60-day grace period starts the day your previous employment ends. Your new employer must file an H-1B transfer petition before that window closes, so align your start date and petition timeline accordingly.
Request premium processing when timelines are tight
If your offer has a firm start date or your current status is expiring soon, ask your sponsoring employer to file with premium processing through USCIS, which targets a 15-business-day adjudication. Not all employers default to it, so raise it explicitly during the offer stage.
H-1B Visa Innovation Manager: Frequently Asked Questions
Does an Innovation Manager role qualify as a specialty occupation for H-1B purposes?
Yes, Innovation Manager roles typically qualify as a specialty occupation when the position requires at least a bachelor's degree in a directly related field such as business administration, engineering, or organizational strategy. The role must demonstrably require that degree-level knowledge, so the job description should reflect analytical, strategic, and cross-functional responsibilities that can only be performed with that academic foundation. USCIS evaluates the specific duties, not just the title.
How do I find employers who actively sponsor H-1B visas for Innovation Manager positions?
Search Migrate Mate to browse employers with verified LCA filing history for Innovation Manager roles, filtered by city and industry. DOL publishes certified LCA data publicly, but Migrate Mate organizes it so you can identify which companies are actually filing for this title rather than manually parsing raw disclosure files.
What SOC code does an Innovation Manager typically fall under for LCA purposes?
Innovation Managers are most commonly classified under SOC 11-1021 (General and Operations Managers) or 13-1111 (Management Analysts), depending on whether the role emphasizes operational leadership or strategic consulting. The SOC code your employer selects determines the prevailing wage tier on the LCA, so it's worth confirming the classification reflects your actual duties before the petition is filed.
Can my employer transfer my H-1B if I move into a different innovation-focused role at the same company?
A material change in duties, title, or worksite at the same employer typically requires an amended H-1B petition rather than a transfer. If your Innovation Manager role shifts significantly, such as moving from a product-focused team to a corporate strategy division, your employer should file an amendment with USCIS to keep your status accurately documented and avoid compliance issues.
How long can I work as an Innovation Manager on H-1B status?
H-1B status is granted for up to three years initially and can be extended to a six-year maximum. Beyond six years, continued H-1B extensions are available only if you have a qualifying immigrant visa petition or PERM labor certification already filed. Planning your green card timeline early is especially relevant for Innovation Managers at companies with established EB-2 or EB-1C pathways.