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Platform Engineering Manager roles sit at the intersection of technical leadership and organizational scale, making them strong candidates for H-1B visa specialty occupation classification. Employers filing LCAs for this title typically use SOC code 11-3021. No lottery exemption applies, but cap-exempt employers in research and higher education do sponsor this role.
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McLane teammates, the driving force behind our success, are diverse professionals who work together seamlessly to keep our operations running smoothly. As a teammate, you will pair your dedication, expertise, and collaborative spirit with your fellow teammates to serve America's most beloved brands. McLane leaders think long-term, act with purpose, and inspire high performance. They lead with accountability, communicate clearly, and drive results through collaboration, innovation, and continuous growth. They empower each teammate to learn from industry leaders, develop their skills, and build lasting connections nationwide.
We're seeking a hands-on ITSM Platform Engineering Manager and product owner to lead and modernize our enterprise Atlassian ITSM ecosystem. In this role, you'll own platform strategy, architecture, and delivery across Jira Service Management, Jira Software, Confluence, and integrated DevSecOps tooling. You'll lead a small, high-impact engineering team to deliver scalable, automation-first, and AI-enabled service operations that reduce manual effort, improve reliability, and lower operational risk.
This is a hybrid position which will require the candidate to report and work from the office at least three days a week. Therefore, interested candidates should be within a 50-minute radius from Temple, TX.
Benefits you can count on:
- Day 1 Benefits: medical, dental, and vision insurance, FSA/HSA, and company-paid life insurance.
- Paid time off begins day one.
- 401(k) Profit Sharing Plan after 90 days.
- Additional benefits: pet insurance, maternity/paternity leave, employee assistance programs, discount programs, tuition reimbursement program, and more!
- Own and execute a 3-5 year ITSM platform roadmap covering modernization, cloud strategy, automation, AI, and DevSecOps alignment.
- Architect and govern scalable workflows, integrations, and customizations across the Atlassian ecosystem.
- Lead CMDB and Assets/Insight strategy, including data governance, discovery, and service mapping aligned with ITIL practices.
- Drive automation and AI adoption through virtual agents, predictive routing, and intelligent remediation to reduce tickets and MTTR.
- Manage, mentor, and grow a small platform engineering team while ensuring high-quality delivery and operational excellence.
- Partner with stakeholders to drive enterprise onboarding, training, executive reporting, and platform decision-making.
- Ensure platform security, performance, reliability, and compliance with audit and cybersecurity requirements.
What We're Looking For
- Bachelor's degree in Information Technology, Computer Science, or a related field, or equivalent practical experience.
- 7+ years of hands-on Jira/Atlassian administration and engineering experience.
- 2+ years in a lead, platform owner, or product owner role.
- Deep expertise with Jira Service Management, Jira Software, Confluence, Assets/Insight, automation, and integrations.
- Strong experience with scripting and APIs (Groovy, Python, REST) and DevOps toolchains.
- Proven ability to own product and platform roadmaps, evaluate vendors, and assess marketplace applications.
- Demonstrated success leading and mentoring small technical teams and delivering cross-functional initiatives.
- Strong stakeholder management and executive-level communication skills.
- This position requires the ability to read, write, and understand English at a level sufficient to perform job-related tasks effectively and safely. This includes understanding work instructions, safety protocols, and communications essential to the role. The requirement is directly related to the nature of the job and ensures compliance with workplace safety and operational standards.
Why Join Us
- Own and shape the future of enterprise ITSM and platform engineering.
- Build automation-first, AI-enabled service operations at scale.
- Combine deep technical work with product and people leadership.
- Deliver measurable improvements in efficiency, reliability, and service outcomes.
Our roadmap. Our story.
We've been forging our path as a leader in the distribution industry since 1894. Building an expansive nationwide network of team members for 130+ years has allowed us to stay agile for our clients across the restaurant, retail, and e-commerce industries. We look to the future and are ready to continue making industry-defining moves by embracing the newest technology into our practices, continuing team member training, and emphasizing our people-centered culture.
Candidates may be subject to a background check and drug screen, in accordance with applicable laws.
All applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, or status as a protected veteran.
For our complete EEO and Pay Transparency statement, please visit https://www.mclaneco.com/legal/employment/
Take your career further with McLane!
McLane teammates, the driving force behind our success, are diverse professionals who work together seamlessly to keep our operations running smoothly. As a teammate, you will pair your dedication, expertise, and collaborative spirit with your fellow teammates to serve America's most beloved brands. McLane leaders think long-term, act with purpose, and inspire high performance. They lead with accountability, communicate clearly, and drive results through collaboration, innovation, and continuous growth. They empower each teammate to learn from industry leaders, develop their skills, and build lasting connections nationwide.
We're seeking a hands-on ITSM Platform Engineering Manager and product owner to lead and modernize our enterprise Atlassian ITSM ecosystem. In this role, you'll own platform strategy, architecture, and delivery across Jira Service Management, Jira Software, Confluence, and integrated DevSecOps tooling. You'll lead a small, high-impact engineering team to deliver scalable, automation-first, and AI-enabled service operations that reduce manual effort, improve reliability, and lower operational risk.
This is a hybrid position which will require the candidate to report and work from the office at least three days a week. Therefore, interested candidates should be within a 50-minute radius from Temple, TX.
Benefits you can count on:
- Day 1 Benefits: medical, dental, and vision insurance, FSA/HSA, and company-paid life insurance.
- Paid time off begins day one.
- 401(k) Profit Sharing Plan after 90 days.
- Additional benefits: pet insurance, maternity/paternity leave, employee assistance programs, discount programs, tuition reimbursement program, and more!
- Own and execute a 3-5 year ITSM platform roadmap covering modernization, cloud strategy, automation, AI, and DevSecOps alignment.
- Architect and govern scalable workflows, integrations, and customizations across the Atlassian ecosystem.
- Lead CMDB and Assets/Insight strategy, including data governance, discovery, and service mapping aligned with ITIL practices.
- Drive automation and AI adoption through virtual agents, predictive routing, and intelligent remediation to reduce tickets and MTTR.
- Manage, mentor, and grow a small platform engineering team while ensuring high-quality delivery and operational excellence.
- Partner with stakeholders to drive enterprise onboarding, training, executive reporting, and platform decision-making.
- Ensure platform security, performance, reliability, and compliance with audit and cybersecurity requirements.
What We're Looking For
- Bachelor's degree in Information Technology, Computer Science, or a related field, or equivalent practical experience.
- 7+ years of hands-on Jira/Atlassian administration and engineering experience.
- 2+ years in a lead, platform owner, or product owner role.
- Deep expertise with Jira Service Management, Jira Software, Confluence, Assets/Insight, automation, and integrations.
- Strong experience with scripting and APIs (Groovy, Python, REST) and DevOps toolchains.
- Proven ability to own product and platform roadmaps, evaluate vendors, and assess marketplace applications.
- Demonstrated success leading and mentoring small technical teams and delivering cross-functional initiatives.
- Strong stakeholder management and executive-level communication skills.
- This position requires the ability to read, write, and understand English at a level sufficient to perform job-related tasks effectively and safely. This includes understanding work instructions, safety protocols, and communications essential to the role. The requirement is directly related to the nature of the job and ensures compliance with workplace safety and operational standards.
Why Join Us
- Own and shape the future of enterprise ITSM and platform engineering.
- Build automation-first, AI-enabled service operations at scale.
- Combine deep technical work with product and people leadership.
- Deliver measurable improvements in efficiency, reliability, and service outcomes.
Our roadmap. Our story.
We've been forging our path as a leader in the distribution industry since 1894. Building an expansive nationwide network of team members for 130+ years has allowed us to stay agile for our clients across the restaurant, retail, and e-commerce industries. We look to the future and are ready to continue making industry-defining moves by embracing the newest technology into our practices, continuing team member training, and emphasizing our people-centered culture.
Candidates may be subject to a background check and drug screen, in accordance with applicable laws.
All applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, or status as a protected veteran.
For our complete EEO and Pay Transparency statement, please visit https://www.mclaneco.com/legal/employment/
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Get Access To All JobsTips for Finding H-1B Visa Sponsorship as a Platform Engineering Manager
Verify your SOC code before applying
Platform Engineering Manager positions are typically filed under SOC 11-3021 (Computer and Information Systems Managers). Confirm this on O*NET before interviews so you can flag misclassifications early, which affect your prevailing wage tier and LCA accuracy.
Check employer LCA history by occupation
Use Migrate Mate to filter employers who have filed LCAs specifically for engineering management roles. Employers with recent, approved filings for your SOC code are far more likely to move quickly through the sponsorship process than first-time filers.
Target cap-exempt employers for faster timelines
Universities, nonprofit research institutions, and government-affiliated organizations are cap-exempt, meaning they can file your H-1B petition outside the April lottery window. Platform engineering roles at these employers often go unfilled due to lower applicant volume.
Document your team leadership scope in writing
USCIS scrutinizes management titles that lack direct reports or budgetary authority. Before your offer letter is drafted, align with your future employer on headcount, reporting lines, and infrastructure scope so the petition clearly establishes specialty occupation at the manager level.
Request premium processing if your start date is fixed
Premium processing guarantees a 15-business-day adjudication decision from USCIS. For Platform Engineering Manager roles with a hard onboarding date tied to a product launch or team transition, this avoids the risk of a delayed start while standard processing runs its course.
Confirm prevailing wage level before negotiating your offer
Run your job title, SOC code, and work location through the OFLC Wage Search before finalizing compensation. The LCA must certify your wage meets at least the prevailing wage for your level, and a salary negotiated below Level II or III can create compliance problems at filing.
H-1B Visa Platform Engineering Manager: Frequently Asked Questions
Does a Platform Engineering Manager role qualify as a specialty occupation for H-1B purposes?
Yes, provided the role requires at least a bachelor's degree in computer science, engineering, or a related technical field. USCIS looks for a direct relationship between the degree and the job duties. Roles that blend infrastructure oversight with team leadership qualify when the technical requirements are clearly documented in the job description and the LCA.
Which SOC code do employers typically use when filing an H-1B for this role?
Most employers file Platform Engineering Manager positions under SOC 11-3021, Computer and Information Systems Managers. Some may use SOC 15-1299 depending on the technical weighting of the role. The SOC code determines your prevailing wage tier, so confirming it with your employer before the LCA is submitted protects you from a wage compliance issue later.
How do I find employers who have actually sponsored H-1B visas for engineering manager roles?
Migrate Mate filters employers by their DOL LCA filing history, so you can see which companies have certified labor condition applications for engineering management occupations. This tells you which employers have an established sponsorship process rather than those who say they're open to sponsorship but have never filed for a comparable role.
Can I transfer my H-1B to a new company if I'm already a Platform Engineering Manager?
Yes. Under H-1B portability rules, you can start working for a new employer as soon as they file a new I-129 petition, as long as your current status is valid and you've maintained lawful status throughout. The new employer must file a fresh LCA at the prevailing wage for your location and role level before or concurrent with the I-129.
Does moving from an individual contributor engineering role to a manager title affect my H-1B petition?
A promotion to Platform Engineering Manager at the same company is considered a material change if it involves a new location, significantly different duties, or a wage level change. Your employer must file an amended H-1B petition with USCIS before the new role begins. Skipping this step can create a status violation even though you stayed with the same sponsor.