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Senior Product Development Manager roles sit squarely within H-1B visa specialty occupation territory, requiring a bachelor's degree or higher in engineering, business, or a related technical field. Employers filing H-1B petitions for this role must certify a prevailing wage through the DOL, so understanding LCA wage levels before you apply strengthens your negotiating position.
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Want to help pets live their best lives?
We’re proud to be where the pets go and where the pet people go. If you want to make a real difference, create an exciting career path, feel welcome to be your whole self and nurture your wellbeing, Petco is the place for you.
Our core values capture that spirit as we work to improve lives by doing what’s right for pets and people.
Pet First – Protect & Empower. All pets should Live their Best Life. We put the needs of pets and pet parents at the center of everything we do.
Foster the Fun – Connect & Bond. Our Passion for pets brings us together! We celebrate the journey of pet parenthood through district experiences, products, and services.
Let’s Go! Own & Commit. We are stronger as One Petco team. We bring our unique superpowers and champion authenticity in everyone to drive success.
ROLE AND RESPONSIBILITIES
Essential Job Functions: Through previous background and experience, the candidate must demonstrate, with or without an accommodation, the ability to:
- Interact professionally and effectively through verbal and written communication with all professional contacts with an emphasis on the Company’s interests.
- Independently prioritize and accomplish multiple tasks within established timeframes.
- Analyze data to determine the appropriate course of action.
- Effectively accomplish assigned duties/tasks through the work of subordinates.
- Move merchandise up to 50 pounds.
Supervisory Responsibilities: The nature of this position entails supervising one or more work units in the Distribution Center, to include ongoing training and assignment delegation. The Distribution Center Supervisor is also responsible for providing primary input toward the performance evaluations of the Distribution Center Associates as well as hiring, disciplining and terminating employees.
WORK ENVIRONMENT
While some job duties are performed while seated indoors, the majority of the time is spent in the Distribution Center, where exposure to heat, cold, dirt, dust, fumes and noise should not be overlooked. As the Distribution Center Supervisor may also be required on occasion to work in the warehouse, there may be risk of injury resulting from improper procedures.
BASIC QUALIFICATIONS
Education (Required): High school diploma or equivalent (GED).
Education (Preferred): Bachelors degree is preferred.
Work Experience (Required): Demonstrate a strong working knowledge of basic Distribution Center management principles, including scheduling, accounting relationships and inventory control policies. Incumbent must also have working knowledge of basic computer skills to log, track and report data.
COMPENSATION
Salary Range: $63,800.00 - $105,600.00
Hourly or Salary Range will be reflected above. For a more detailed overview of Petco Total Rewards, including health and financial benefits, 401K, incentives, and PTO - see https://careers.petco.com/us/en/key-benefits.
ABOUT PETCO
We’re proud to be "where the pets go" to find everything they need to live their best lives for more than 60 years – from their favorite meals and toys, to trusted supplies and expert support from people who get it, because we live it. We believe in the universal truths of pet parenthood – the boundless boops, missing slippers, late night zoomies and everything in between. And we’re here for it. Every tail wag, every vet visit, every step of the way. We are 29,000+ strong and together we nurture the pet-human bond in more than 1,500 Petco stores across the U.S., Mexico and Puerto Rico, 250+ Vetco Total Care hospitals, hundreds of preventive care clinics and eight distribution centers. In 1999, we founded Petco Love. Together, we support thousands of local animal welfare groups nationwide and have helped find homes for approximately 7 million animals through in-store adoption events.
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INTRODUCTION
Want to help pets live their best lives?
We’re proud to be where the pets go and where the pet people go. If you want to make a real difference, create an exciting career path, feel welcome to be your whole self and nurture your wellbeing, Petco is the place for you.
Our core values capture that spirit as we work to improve lives by doing what’s right for pets and people.
Pet First – Protect & Empower. All pets should Live their Best Life. We put the needs of pets and pet parents at the center of everything we do.
Foster the Fun – Connect & Bond. Our Passion for pets brings us together! We celebrate the journey of pet parenthood through district experiences, products, and services.
Let’s Go! Own & Commit. We are stronger as One Petco team. We bring our unique superpowers and champion authenticity in everyone to drive success.
ROLE AND RESPONSIBILITIES
Essential Job Functions: Through previous background and experience, the candidate must demonstrate, with or without an accommodation, the ability to:
- Interact professionally and effectively through verbal and written communication with all professional contacts with an emphasis on the Company’s interests.
- Independently prioritize and accomplish multiple tasks within established timeframes.
- Analyze data to determine the appropriate course of action.
- Effectively accomplish assigned duties/tasks through the work of subordinates.
- Move merchandise up to 50 pounds.
Supervisory Responsibilities: The nature of this position entails supervising one or more work units in the Distribution Center, to include ongoing training and assignment delegation. The Distribution Center Supervisor is also responsible for providing primary input toward the performance evaluations of the Distribution Center Associates as well as hiring, disciplining and terminating employees.
WORK ENVIRONMENT
While some job duties are performed while seated indoors, the majority of the time is spent in the Distribution Center, where exposure to heat, cold, dirt, dust, fumes and noise should not be overlooked. As the Distribution Center Supervisor may also be required on occasion to work in the warehouse, there may be risk of injury resulting from improper procedures.
BASIC QUALIFICATIONS
Education (Required): High school diploma or equivalent (GED).
Education (Preferred): Bachelors degree is preferred.
Work Experience (Required): Demonstrate a strong working knowledge of basic Distribution Center management principles, including scheduling, accounting relationships and inventory control policies. Incumbent must also have working knowledge of basic computer skills to log, track and report data.
COMPENSATION
Salary Range: $63,800.00 - $105,600.00
Hourly or Salary Range will be reflected above. For a more detailed overview of Petco Total Rewards, including health and financial benefits, 401K, incentives, and PTO - see https://careers.petco.com/us/en/key-benefits.
ABOUT PETCO
We’re proud to be "where the pets go" to find everything they need to live their best lives for more than 60 years – from their favorite meals and toys, to trusted supplies and expert support from people who get it, because we live it. We believe in the universal truths of pet parenthood – the boundless boops, missing slippers, late night zoomies and everything in between. And we’re here for it. Every tail wag, every vet visit, every step of the way. We are 29,000+ strong and together we nurture the pet-human bond in more than 1,500 Petco stores across the U.S., Mexico and Puerto Rico, 250+ Vetco Total Care hospitals, hundreds of preventive care clinics and eight distribution centers. In 1999, we founded Petco Love. Together, we support thousands of local animal welfare groups nationwide and have helped find homes for approximately 7 million animals through in-store adoption events.
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Get Access To All JobsTips for Finding H-1B Visa Sponsorship as a Senior Product Development Manager
Verify your degree supports specialty occupation
Product development management spans engineering and business, so USCIS scrutinizes whether your specific degree directly relates to the role. A computer science or mechanical engineering degree maps cleanly; a general business degree may require a credential evaluation and supplemental documentation.
Check LCA wage levels before negotiating salary
Run your target job title and location through the OFLC Wage Search before your offer conversation. Employers must certify at least a Level I wage, but many senior roles require Level III or IV, which sets a floor your offer can't fall below.
Target companies with cap-exempt filing history
Prioritize employers affiliated with universities or nonprofit research organizations, since they're cap-exempt and can file your H-1B petition any time of year, bypassing the annual lottery entirely. Use Migrate Mate to filter for employers with verified H-1B LCA filing history in product development roles.
Confirm the role's O*NET classification upfront
Ask the recruiter which SOC code they'll use on the LCA. The O*NET profile for General and Operations Managers versus Product Development Managers affects prevailing wage level and specialty occupation documentation, so a misclassified petition is a denial risk.
Request premium processing if your OPT end date is close
USCIS premium processing cuts the I-129 review window to 15 business days. If your OPT or STEM OPT authorization expires within six months of your start date, ask your employer to include premium processing in the offer terms before you sign.
Prepare a portfolio of product launches for RFE defense
USCIS increasingly issues Requests for Evidence on product management petitions questioning whether the role genuinely requires a specialized degree. Document shipped products, cross-functional team scope, and technical decision-making authority to build an RFE-ready record before the petition even files.
H-1B Visa Senior Product Development Manager: Frequently Asked Questions
Does a Senior Product Development Manager role qualify as an H-1B specialty occupation?
Yes, provided the position requires a bachelor's degree or higher in a specific technical or business field directly related to the duties. Roles that mix engineering, product strategy, and cross-functional leadership typically qualify, but the employer must document why a generalist degree alone doesn't satisfy the requirement. Ambiguously written job descriptions increase the risk of an RFE or denial.
How do I find employers who actively sponsor H-1B visas for product development roles?
Migrate Mate filters job listings by verified H-1B LCA filing history, so you can see which employers have actually sponsored this role type rather than guessing from job descriptions. Companies in consumer electronics, medical devices, and enterprise software tend to have the strongest product development sponsorship track records, but LCA data gives you the clearest signal.
What prevailing wage level applies to a Senior Product Development Manager on an H-1B?
Senior-level product development management roles typically fall at DOL wage Level III or Level IV, depending on supervisory scope, years of experience, and geographic market. Your employer sets the wage level on the LCA before filing. You can verify whether the offered wage meets or exceeds the certified level using the OFLC Wage Search filtered by your SOC code and work location.
Can I change employers after my H-1B is approved for this role?
Yes, through H-1B portability under AC21. Once your I-129 has been approved and you've worked for your sponsoring employer, a new employer can file an H-1B transfer petition and you can start working for them once USCIS receives it, without waiting for final approval. The new role must be in the same or a similar occupational classification as your original petition.
What happens to my H-1B if my employer eliminates the product development team?
Your H-1B status is tied to the employer and role on the approved petition. A layoff or team restructuring triggers a 60-day grace period during which you can find a new sponsoring employer and file a transfer petition, change to another valid status, or depart the U.S. Acting before the 60 days expire is critical since working or remaining past that window creates an unlawful presence problem.