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Project Program Managers consistently rank among H-1B visa specialty occupation approvals, with USCIS recognizing the role's requirement for a bachelor's degree in business, engineering, or a related field. Employers in tech, healthcare, and financial services actively file H-1B visa petitions for this title. Use this page to find companies with verified sponsorship history.
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The primary responsibility is to manage end-to-end execution of conveyor retrofit deployments across ~12 sites by coordinating vendors, engineering teams, and onsite stakeholders.
Responsibilities:
- Vendor deployment is aligned with timelines and quality standards
- Engineering milestones are met (installation, testing, validation)
- Cross-functional coordination with RME, Operations, and Engineering teams
- Real-time issue resolution in a live operational environment
- The role is highly execution-focused, requiring frequent travel, hands-on oversight, and flexibility (including evening work windows).
Key Skill Areas:
- Strong Program/Project Management (multi-site coordination, milestone tracking)
- Technical/Engineering understanding (mechanical/electrical systems, conveyors)
- Networking/testing knowledge (system validation during deployment)
- Vendor management & stakeholder communication in operational environments
Ideal Candidate Background:
- 6+ years in program/project management
- Experience in engineering environments (industrial, mechanical, electrical)
- Exposure to retrofits, automation systems, or live site deployments
- Familiarity with material handling systems (conveyors, warehouse automation) is highly preferred
Primary Skills:
- Project Management-Expert
- Vendor Management-Advanced
- Retrofit-Intermediate
- Networking & System Testing-Advanced
- Engineering-Expert
Contract Type: W2
Location: California
Duration: 7 Months
Pay Range: $73 - $76 per hour
ABOUT AKRAYA
Akraya is an award-winning IT staffing firm consistently recognized for our commitment to excellence and a thriving work environment. Most recently, we were recognized Inc's Best Workplaces 2024 and Silicon Valley's Best Places to Work by the San Francisco Business Journal (2024) and Glassdoor's Best Places to Work (2023 & 2022)!
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Job Summary:
The primary responsibility is to manage end-to-end execution of conveyor retrofit deployments across ~12 sites by coordinating vendors, engineering teams, and onsite stakeholders.
Responsibilities:
- Vendor deployment is aligned with timelines and quality standards
- Engineering milestones are met (installation, testing, validation)
- Cross-functional coordination with RME, Operations, and Engineering teams
- Real-time issue resolution in a live operational environment
- The role is highly execution-focused, requiring frequent travel, hands-on oversight, and flexibility (including evening work windows).
Key Skill Areas:
- Strong Program/Project Management (multi-site coordination, milestone tracking)
- Technical/Engineering understanding (mechanical/electrical systems, conveyors)
- Networking/testing knowledge (system validation during deployment)
- Vendor management & stakeholder communication in operational environments
Ideal Candidate Background:
- 6+ years in program/project management
- Experience in engineering environments (industrial, mechanical, electrical)
- Exposure to retrofits, automation systems, or live site deployments
- Familiarity with material handling systems (conveyors, warehouse automation) is highly preferred
Primary Skills:
- Project Management-Expert
- Vendor Management-Advanced
- Retrofit-Intermediate
- Networking & System Testing-Advanced
- Engineering-Expert
Contract Type: W2
Location: California
Duration: 7 Months
Pay Range: $73 - $76 per hour
ABOUT AKRAYA
Akraya is an award-winning IT staffing firm consistently recognized for our commitment to excellence and a thriving work environment. Most recently, we were recognized Inc's Best Workplaces 2024 and Silicon Valley's Best Places to Work by the San Francisco Business Journal (2024) and Glassdoor's Best Places to Work (2023 & 2022)!
Industry Leaders in IT Staffing
As staffing solutions providers for Fortune 100 companies, Akraya's industry recognitions solidify our leadership position in the IT staffing space. We don't just connect you with great jobs, we connect you with a workplace that inspires!
Join Akraya Today!
Let us lead you to your dream career and experience the Akraya difference. Browse our open positions and join our team!
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Get Access To All JobsTips for Finding H-1B Visa Sponsorship as a Project Program Manager
Align your degree to specialty occupation
USCIS scrutinizes Project Program Manager petitions when the applicant's degree is in an unrelated field. A degree in business administration, industrial engineering, or information systems maps cleanly to the role. Supplemental coursework or a related master's degree strengthens a borderline case.
Pull LCA filings by occupation code
DOL's LCA disclosure data uses SOC code 11-3021 for Computer and Information Systems Managers, which covers many Program Manager petitions. Search Migrate Mate's employer profiles to see which companies have active LCA filings under that code before applying.
Target companies with cap-exempt status
Universities, nonprofits affiliated with higher education, and government research organizations are cap-exempt H-1B employers. Program Manager roles at these institutions skip the annual lottery entirely, giving you a viable path if you miss the April registration window.
Negotiate filing before your OPT expires
H-1B status begins October 1, but USCIS accepts I-129 petitions as early as April 1. If your OPT end date falls between April and September, confirm with the employer that they'll file in the April window, not after an offer extension delay.
Request a prevailing wage tier review
DOL assigns Level I through Level IV wages for Program Managers based on experience and supervisory scope. Use the OFLC Wage Search to verify which level the employer intends to certify. A Level I wage on a senior-scope role can trigger an RFE on the LCA.
Document cross-functional scope explicitly
USCIS has issued RFEs on Program Manager petitions arguing the role is generalist, not a specialty occupation. Your offer letter and support documentation should describe specific technical domains, methodology frameworks, and degree-dependent decision-making to distinguish the position from general management.
H-1B Visa Project Program Manager: Frequently Asked Questions
Does a Project Program Manager role qualify as a specialty occupation for H-1B purposes?
Yes, when the position requires at least a bachelor's degree in a specific field such as business administration, engineering, computer science, or a directly related discipline. USCIS evaluates the actual job duties, not just the title. Roles that involve broad generalist coordination without a degree requirement in a specific field are more likely to receive a Request for Evidence.
Which industries sponsor H-1B visas most frequently for Project Program Manager roles?
Technology companies, healthcare systems, defense contractors, and financial services firms file the highest volume of H-1B petitions for Project and Program Managers. These sectors typically have structured HR processes for H-1B sponsorship and use Program Managers across product development, IT infrastructure, and compliance programs. Migrate Mate lets you filter for employers with verified LCA filing history in this role category.
Can my employer file an H-1B for a Program Manager role if the job posting doesn't list a specific degree requirement?
A job posting without a stated degree requirement creates risk for the H-1B petition. USCIS will examine whether industry practice and the employer's actual hiring history demonstrate that a specific bachelor's degree is normally required. The employer's attorney typically documents this through expert opinion letters, industry surveys, or O*NET occupation data to support the specialty occupation finding.
What happens to my H-1B status if I'm laid off while working as a Program Manager?
You have a 60-day grace period after your employment ends to find a new H-1B sponsor, transfer your petition, or change to another valid status. Your new employer must file an H-1B transfer petition before that window closes. The grace period applies once per authorized validity period, so a second layoff within the same petition period doesn't reset the clock.
How do I find Project Program Manager jobs where the employer is already set up to sponsor H-1B visas?
The most direct method is filtering for employers with prior LCA filings under the Program Manager SOC code. Migrate Mate surfaces this data directly from DOL disclosure records, so you can see which companies have sponsored this role before rather than asking HR cold. Employers with an established H-1B track record for this title move significantly faster through the process.