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Product Owner roles qualify for H-1B visa sponsorship under the specialty occupation standard, typically requiring a bachelor's degree in computer science, information systems, or a related field. 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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Company URL: https://berkleytechnologyservices.com/
W.R. Berkley Corporation is comprised of 60+ businesses alongside Berkley Technology Services (BTS) and other shared services groups. Here at Berkley Technology Services, the core of our success is our people. Our teams bring their own unique perspective and experiences which enables us to translate the needs of our business to deliver adaptable, secure solutions while providing an unmatched user-focused experience. Our tagline “Thoughtful Minds | Empowering Possibilities” was crafted with our own teams in mind. At BTS, our teams thrive in Berkley’s decentralized model - leveraging the power of being part of a long standing, heritage brand with extensive expertise while innovation and being entrepreneurial is encouraged. Internally, we operate as a relatively flat organization valuing communication and feedback. We pride ourselves in an open-door policy where no one is treated differently based on title, fostering a culture of trust, transparency, and engagement. Mission (what we stand for): We Believe in the value of every voice, Translate needs into capabilities, & Secure the future of Berkley. Vision (where we’re going): Be the foundation of Berkley through adaptable solutions, resilient environments, and an unmatched experience. Come join us as we push forward into the future of industry leading technological solutions.
Responsibilities
The Product Manager serves as a strategic liaison between Technology and WRB Insurance Business Units. This role is responsible for understanding business strategies, operational needs, and regulatory requirements, and translating them into technology-enabled solutions that deliver measurable business value. The Product Manager partners closely with business leaders, technology delivery teams, architecture, security, and vendors to ensure technology initiatives are well-defined, prioritized, funded, and executed in alignment with enterprise standards and roadmaps. The role balances relationship management, strategic planning, demand management, and project management across multiple insurance functions and business units.
Business Partnership & Stakeholder Engagement
- Act as the single point of contact for assigned insurance operating units for all technology-related initiatives and needs.
- Build trusted relationships with senior business leaders (e.g., Operations, Underwriting, Claims, Actuarial, Finance, Compliance).
- Proactively understand business strategies, operational pain points, regulatory drivers, and market trends impacting insurance operations.
- Facilitate ongoing communication between business and technology teams to ensure transparency, alignment, and shared accountability.
Demand & Portfolio Management
- Facilitate intake, assessment, and prioritization of business technology demands in alignment with enterprise strategy, capacity, and funding models.
- Partner with Product, Architecture, and Delivery teams to shape initiatives into well-defined business cases, roadmaps, and delivery plans.
- Ensure initiatives are aligned with enterprise architecture, cybersecurity, data, and compliance standards by facilitating all necessary approval processes.
- Support annual and multi-year planning, budgeting, and investment prioritization processes.
Delivery Oversight & Value Realization
- Partner with delivery teams to monitor progress, manage risks, and resolve issues impacting business outcomes.
- Ensure business readiness activities (change management, training, communications) are planned and executed.
- Support the tracking and reporting on benefits realization, KPIs, and value delivered against approved business cases.
- Drive continuous improvement based on feedback, metrics, and post-implementation reviews.
Governance & Risk Management
- Ensure initiatives comply with regulatory, audit, data privacy, and security requirements common to insurance environments.
- Participate in governance forums, steering committees, and portfolio reviews as the business-facing technology representative.
- Identify and escalate risks, dependencies, and trade-offs impacting delivery or business value.
Qualifications
- 8+ years of experience in technology-business partnership, IT relationship management, product management, project management, or consulting, preferably within insurance or financial services.
- Strong understanding of insurance operations (e.g., policy administration, claims, underwriting, or billing).
- Proven ability to translate business needs into technology initiatives and measurable outcomes.
- Experience working in complex, regulated, and matrixed organizations.
- Excellent communication, negotiation, and stakeholder management skills.
- Bachelors Degree in Computer Science, Information Technology, Information Systems, or a related discipline. Equivalent experience and/or alternative qualifications will be considered.
Preferred Skills/Experience
- Experience supporting large-scale transformation initiatives (digital, core system modernization, data, automation).
- Familiarity with Agile, Product, or hybrid delivery models.
- Experience with vendor management and third-party solution evaluation.
- Knowledge of enterprise architecture concepts, data platforms, and cybersecurity considerations in insurance.
- MBA or relevant certifications (e.g., PMP, SAFe, ITIL, Product Management).
The company is an equal opportunity employer.
Company Details
Company URL: https://berkleytechnologyservices.com/
W.R. Berkley Corporation is comprised of 60+ businesses alongside Berkley Technology Services (BTS) and other shared services groups. Here at Berkley Technology Services, the core of our success is our people. Our teams bring their own unique perspective and experiences which enables us to translate the needs of our business to deliver adaptable, secure solutions while providing an unmatched user-focused experience. Our tagline “Thoughtful Minds | Empowering Possibilities” was crafted with our own teams in mind. At BTS, our teams thrive in Berkley’s decentralized model - leveraging the power of being part of a long standing, heritage brand with extensive expertise while innovation and being entrepreneurial is encouraged. Internally, we operate as a relatively flat organization valuing communication and feedback. We pride ourselves in an open-door policy where no one is treated differently based on title, fostering a culture of trust, transparency, and engagement. Mission (what we stand for): We Believe in the value of every voice, Translate needs into capabilities, & Secure the future of Berkley. Vision (where we’re going): Be the foundation of Berkley through adaptable solutions, resilient environments, and an unmatched experience. Come join us as we push forward into the future of industry leading technological solutions.
Responsibilities
The Product Manager serves as a strategic liaison between Technology and WRB Insurance Business Units. This role is responsible for understanding business strategies, operational needs, and regulatory requirements, and translating them into technology-enabled solutions that deliver measurable business value. The Product Manager partners closely with business leaders, technology delivery teams, architecture, security, and vendors to ensure technology initiatives are well-defined, prioritized, funded, and executed in alignment with enterprise standards and roadmaps. The role balances relationship management, strategic planning, demand management, and project management across multiple insurance functions and business units.
Business Partnership & Stakeholder Engagement
- Act as the single point of contact for assigned insurance operating units for all technology-related initiatives and needs.
- Build trusted relationships with senior business leaders (e.g., Operations, Underwriting, Claims, Actuarial, Finance, Compliance).
- Proactively understand business strategies, operational pain points, regulatory drivers, and market trends impacting insurance operations.
- Facilitate ongoing communication between business and technology teams to ensure transparency, alignment, and shared accountability.
Demand & Portfolio Management
- Facilitate intake, assessment, and prioritization of business technology demands in alignment with enterprise strategy, capacity, and funding models.
- Partner with Product, Architecture, and Delivery teams to shape initiatives into well-defined business cases, roadmaps, and delivery plans.
- Ensure initiatives are aligned with enterprise architecture, cybersecurity, data, and compliance standards by facilitating all necessary approval processes.
- Support annual and multi-year planning, budgeting, and investment prioritization processes.
Delivery Oversight & Value Realization
- Partner with delivery teams to monitor progress, manage risks, and resolve issues impacting business outcomes.
- Ensure business readiness activities (change management, training, communications) are planned and executed.
- Support the tracking and reporting on benefits realization, KPIs, and value delivered against approved business cases.
- Drive continuous improvement based on feedback, metrics, and post-implementation reviews.
Governance & Risk Management
- Ensure initiatives comply with regulatory, audit, data privacy, and security requirements common to insurance environments.
- Participate in governance forums, steering committees, and portfolio reviews as the business-facing technology representative.
- Identify and escalate risks, dependencies, and trade-offs impacting delivery or business value.
Qualifications
- 8+ years of experience in technology-business partnership, IT relationship management, product management, project management, or consulting, preferably within insurance or financial services.
- Strong understanding of insurance operations (e.g., policy administration, claims, underwriting, or billing).
- Proven ability to translate business needs into technology initiatives and measurable outcomes.
- Experience working in complex, regulated, and matrixed organizations.
- Excellent communication, negotiation, and stakeholder management skills.
- Bachelors Degree in Computer Science, Information Technology, Information Systems, or a related discipline. Equivalent experience and/or alternative qualifications will be considered.
Preferred Skills/Experience
- Experience supporting large-scale transformation initiatives (digital, core system modernization, data, automation).
- Familiarity with Agile, Product, or hybrid delivery models.
- Experience with vendor management and third-party solution evaluation.
- Knowledge of enterprise architecture concepts, data platforms, and cybersecurity considerations in insurance.
- MBA or relevant certifications (e.g., PMP, SAFe, ITIL, Product Management).
The company is an equal opportunity employer.
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Get Access To All JobsTips for Finding H-1B Visa Sponsorship as a Product Owner
Align your degree to the role
USCIS requires a direct nexus between your degree field and the Product Owner position. A computer science or information systems degree maps cleanly, but a general business degree can trigger an RFE unless your employer documents why that field is standard for the role.
Check LCA filings before applying
Search the OFLC Wage Search to verify a company has filed LCAs for Product Owner or related titles. Employers who file regularly have an established H-1B process, which reduces delays between offer and petition submission.
Target cap-exempt employers strategically
Universities, nonprofit research institutions, and government-affiliated entities are cap-exempt, meaning they can file your H-1B petition any time of year without entering the lottery. Product Owner roles exist at these organizations, particularly in edtech and research software teams.
Find H-1B-sponsoring employers on Migrate Mate
Use Migrate Mate to filter Product Owner openings by employers with verified H-1B filing history. This cuts out the guesswork of cold-applying to companies that may not sponsor, so you focus your effort where sponsorship is already documented.
Negotiate premium processing into your offer
Standard H-1B adjudication can stretch beyond six months. If your current OPT or grace period is running short, ask during offer negotiations whether the employer will pay for USCIS premium processing, which targets a 15-business-day decision.
Document your O*NET classification early
Pull the O*NET profile for Product Owner before your employer drafts the LCA. The job zone and education requirements listed there support the specialty occupation argument and give your employer's attorney a defensible baseline for the petition.
H-1B Visa Product Owner: Frequently Asked Questions
Does a Product Owner role qualify as a specialty occupation for H-1B purposes?
Yes, provided the employer can show the position normally requires at least a bachelor's degree in a specific field such as computer science, information systems, or engineering. USCIS scrutinizes Product Owner petitions more than purely technical roles, so the job description needs to emphasize the technical and analytical components rather than general management responsibilities.
What happens to my H-1B if I switch from a technical role into a Product Owner position?
A role change that materially alters your duties may require an amended H-1B petition, even if you stay with the same employer. If your previous petition was approved for a software engineering title and you move into a Product Owner function, your employer should file an amendment before the role change takes effect to avoid a status gap.
How do I find employers who are willing to sponsor H-1B visas for Product Owner jobs?
Migrate Mate surfaces Product Owner listings from employers with documented H-1B filing history, so you can focus applications on companies that have already sponsored similar roles. You can also cross-reference the OFLC Wage Search to see which employers have filed LCAs for this job title in your target location.
Can I work as a Product Owner on OPT while waiting for an H-1B decision?
Yes. If your Product Owner role falls within your degree field, OPT authorizes you to work while your employer's H-1B petition is pending. If you're in STEM OPT, the 24-month extension can bridge a lottery miss and give you a second cap-subject filing window the following April.
Does it matter which industry I work in for H-1B approval as a Product Owner?
Industry context affects how USCIS evaluates the specialty occupation argument. A Product Owner at a fintech or healthcare software company typically has a stronger case because the technical domain demands specific degree knowledge. A Product Owner at a general retail or non-technical company may face more scrutiny, making a detailed job duties letter from the employer particularly important.