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Technical Project Lead jobs at H-1B visa sponsoring employers require a bachelor's degree in computer science, engineering, or a related technical field, making the role a strong fit for specialty occupation classification. Sponsoring employers file a Labor Condition Application with DOL and an I-129 petition with USCIS, covering your status for up to three years with extensions available.
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Reporting to the Manager of Engineering Operations, the Technical Project Manager will manage planning, development, and delivery of AGS projects and collaborate with Project and Program Managers to deliver products with dependencies across teams.
Responsibilities
- Take high-level directives and work with stakeholders to define product requirements
- Manage multiple concurrent development projects from planning through approval and deployment
- Work with Program and Project Managers to deliver complete products including Hardware, Software and Games
- Proactively identify, track, and mitigate risks/impacts
- Coordinate dependencies across internal and external development teams
- Communication of project status tailored to various audiences’ required level of detail
- Optimization of project schedule and resource allocation
- Create metrics measuring effectiveness of project planning, development, and PM process
- Facilitate decisions, track action items, and maintain a change log
- Suggest and support continuous improvement
Requirements
- 5+ years of experience as a Project Manager required
- Bachelor’s degree preferred
- Strong analytical and technology skills
- Superior attention to detail with strong communication skills (verbal and written) and organizational skills
- Ability to support and guide other project managers
- Ability to develop strong relationships with technology development teams
- Willingness to learn about casino industry, current market and technology trends
- Strong project management experience and skill set inclusive of the following areas – project planning and development, scope management, schedule development and management, risk management, issue management, change management and cost management
- Experienced professional leading execution of multiple project plans in a fast-paced, technology driven product development environment
- Strong experience gathering technical requirements and change management
- Strong experience working on and leading cross-functional projects
- Strong experience working with and leading project resources not under direct control (both external and internal)
- Strong experience in leading the delivery of products from design & development teams to internal or external production teams
- Strong experience managing multiple cross-functional projects concurrently
- Strong knowledge of Agile and waterfall development methodologies and associated tools
- Proven ability to leverage AI productivity tools - e.g., Copilot, ChatGPT - to get better work done faster. Uses these tools regularly to elevate output quality, reduce turnaround time, and bring sharper thinking to complex tasks. Approaches AI as a force multiplier, developing new skills and continuously finding new ways to integrate evolving capabilities into existing workflows.
- PMP Certification and Agile Scrum Certification preferred
Pluses
- PMI Certification and Agile Scrum Certification preferred
- PMI-PMP, PMI-ACP, and/or SAFe Practitioner certifications
- Experience working in regulated industries
- Casino gaming experience
- Experience with projects that involve both software and hardware development components
- Experience working with Jira, Confluence, Smartsheet, and SharePoint
Note: All offers are contingent upon successful completion of a background check and drug screen
Posted positions are not open to third party recruiters and unsolicited resume submissions will be considered free referrals.
AGS is an equal opportunity employer.
Description:
Reporting to the Manager of Engineering Operations, the Technical Project Manager will manage planning, development, and delivery of AGS projects and collaborate with Project and Program Managers to deliver products with dependencies across teams.
Responsibilities
- Take high-level directives and work with stakeholders to define product requirements
- Manage multiple concurrent development projects from planning through approval and deployment
- Work with Program and Project Managers to deliver complete products including Hardware, Software and Games
- Proactively identify, track, and mitigate risks/impacts
- Coordinate dependencies across internal and external development teams
- Communication of project status tailored to various audiences’ required level of detail
- Optimization of project schedule and resource allocation
- Create metrics measuring effectiveness of project planning, development, and PM process
- Facilitate decisions, track action items, and maintain a change log
- Suggest and support continuous improvement
Requirements
- 5+ years of experience as a Project Manager required
- Bachelor’s degree preferred
- Strong analytical and technology skills
- Superior attention to detail with strong communication skills (verbal and written) and organizational skills
- Ability to support and guide other project managers
- Ability to develop strong relationships with technology development teams
- Willingness to learn about casino industry, current market and technology trends
- Strong project management experience and skill set inclusive of the following areas – project planning and development, scope management, schedule development and management, risk management, issue management, change management and cost management
- Experienced professional leading execution of multiple project plans in a fast-paced, technology driven product development environment
- Strong experience gathering technical requirements and change management
- Strong experience working on and leading cross-functional projects
- Strong experience working with and leading project resources not under direct control (both external and internal)
- Strong experience in leading the delivery of products from design & development teams to internal or external production teams
- Strong experience managing multiple cross-functional projects concurrently
- Strong knowledge of Agile and waterfall development methodologies and associated tools
- Proven ability to leverage AI productivity tools - e.g., Copilot, ChatGPT - to get better work done faster. Uses these tools regularly to elevate output quality, reduce turnaround time, and bring sharper thinking to complex tasks. Approaches AI as a force multiplier, developing new skills and continuously finding new ways to integrate evolving capabilities into existing workflows.
- PMP Certification and Agile Scrum Certification preferred
Pluses
- PMI Certification and Agile Scrum Certification preferred
- PMI-PMP, PMI-ACP, and/or SAFe Practitioner certifications
- Experience working in regulated industries
- Casino gaming experience
- Experience with projects that involve both software and hardware development components
- Experience working with Jira, Confluence, Smartsheet, and SharePoint
Note: All offers are contingent upon successful completion of a background check and drug screen
Posted positions are not open to third party recruiters and unsolicited resume submissions will be considered free referrals.
AGS is an equal opportunity employer.
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Align your credentials to specialty occupation
Pull your O*NET profile for Technical Project Lead and confirm your degree field matches the listed knowledge requirements. USCIS scrutinizes whether the specific degree, not just any bachelor's, is a minimum requirement for the role.
Search LCA-verified employers on Migrate Mate
Filter Technical Project Lead roles by employers with active H-1B LCA filing history on Migrate Mate. This tells you which companies have already committed to the DOL wage and working-conditions certification process for this exact role type.
Verify prevailing wage before negotiating
Use the OFLC Wage Search to look up the Level I through Level IV prevailing wage for your target city before you receive an offer. Your certified LCA wage sets a floor your employer cannot undercut, so knowing the tiers protects your negotiating position.
Confirm each worksite gets its own LCA
If your Technical Project Lead role involves client sites or multiple office locations, each worksite needs a separately certified LCA. Raise this with your employer during the offer stage so filings aren't delayed after you start directing projects on-site.
Track your six-year cap clock carefully
H-1B status is granted in three-year increments up to a six-year maximum. If you're approaching the cap without an approved I-140 or pending green card application, start that conversation with your employer well before year five to preserve any extension eligibility.
Request premium processing for critical project timelines
If your employer's project roadmap depends on your start date, ask USCIS premium processing to cut the adjudication window significantly. Technical Project Lead roles tied to contract deliverables or product launches make this upgrade worth the additional filing cost.
H-1B Visa Technical Project Lead: Frequently Asked Questions
Does a Technical Project Lead role qualify as an H-1B specialty occupation?
Yes, Technical Project Lead typically qualifies as a specialty occupation because the role requires a bachelor's degree or higher in computer science, engineering, information systems, or a directly related technical field. The employer documents this requirement in the I-129 petition. USCIS looks for evidence that the degree is a genuine minimum, so job descriptions should reflect degree-level technical duties, not just supervisory tasks.
Which employers sponsor H-1B visas for Technical Project Lead positions?
Technology companies, management consulting firms, defense contractors, financial services firms, and large healthcare systems are among the most active sponsors for Technical Project Lead roles. Migrate Mate lists employers with verified LCA filing history for this role type, so you can focus your search on companies that have already navigated the DOL certification process for similar positions.
How does the LCA requirement affect a Technical Project Lead who works across multiple client sites?
Each worksite where you perform H-1B duties needs its own certified Labor Condition Application. For a Technical Project Lead who rotates across client locations or manages distributed teams from different offices, your employer must file a new LCA each time you're assigned to a site not already covered. Short-term placements under 60 consecutive days at a single location may qualify for a short-term placement exception under DOL rules.
Can a Technical Project Lead pursue a green card while on H-1B status?
Yes. H-1B status allows dual intent, meaning you can pursue permanent residence without jeopardizing your nonimmigrant visa. Most Technical Project Lead candidates qualify under the EB-2 or EB-3 employment-based categories, which require employer sponsorship and a PERM labor certification. Starting the green card process early matters because priority date backlogs can extend timelines significantly depending on your country of birth.
What happens to H-1B status if a Technical Project Lead changes employers?
H-1B portability allows you to start working for a new employer as soon as they file a new I-129 petition, without waiting for approval, as long as your previous H-1B was approved and you've maintained lawful status. The new employer must file their own LCA and I-129 specific to your new role and worksite. USCIS scrutinizes whether the new position still qualifies as a specialty occupation, so the job title and duties should clearly reflect degree-level technical requirements.