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Technical Project Manager roles qualify for H-1B visa sponsorship as specialty occupations requiring a bachelor's degree in a related field. Employers file the LCA with DOL before sponsoring, certifying the offered wage meets the prevailing rate for your SOC code and location. No lottery exemptions exist for this role.
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AST SpaceMobile is building the first and only global cellular broadband network in space to operate directly with standard, unmodified mobile devices based on our extensive IP and patent portfolio and designed for both commercial and government applications. Our engineers and space scientists are on a mission to eliminate the connectivity gaps faced by today's five billion mobile subscribers and finally bring broadband to the billions who remain unconnected.
Position Overview
We are seeking a Senior Technical Program Manager – Programs & Portfolio (PMO) to lead the planning, governance, and execution of a portfolio of complex, large-scale technology programs. This role will be responsible for driving strategic alignment across multiple cross-functional initiatives, establishing program management rigor, and ensuring predictable, high-quality delivery across a globally distributed engineering organization.
The ideal candidate will operate at a portfolio level—overseeing multiple interdependent programs, defining governance frameworks, and enabling teams to execute efficiently across complex technical domains. This position plays a key role in scaling program management practices, improving delivery outcomes, and ensuring alignment between executive priorities and engineering execution.
Key Responsibilities:
- Lead planning, governance, and execution of a portfolio of cross-functional technical programs
- Establish portfolio-level visibility into program health, risks, dependencies, and milestones
- Define and implement PMO frameworks, methodologies, and operating standards
- Drive prioritization, sequencing, and trade-off decisions across multiple programs
- Translate strategic business objectives into structured program plans with defined outcomes and success metrics
- Manage cross-program dependencies and coordinate resolution of risks across teams and stakeholders
- Develop and maintain executive-level reporting, dashboards, and program narratives
- Lead portfolio planning cycles, aligning resource capacity with program demand
- Partner with engineering, product, and business leaders to ensure delivery alignment
- Drive continuous improvement of program management processes, tools, and reporting practices
- Mentor and develop program and project managers, establishing best practices across the PMO
- Ensure consistent execution practices across multiple teams, vendors, and environments
QUALIFICATIONS
Education:
- Bachelor's degree in Engineering, Computer Science, Business, or a related field
- Master's degree (MS, MBA, or equivalent) preferred
- Relevant certifications (e.g., PMP, PgMP, SAFe) are a plus
Experience:
- A minimum of 12+ years of experience in technical project, program, or portfolio management
- At least 5+ years operating at a program or portfolio leadership level
- Proven experience managing complex, multi-year initiatives across cross-functional teams
- Experience building or leading a PMO or similar governance function
- Demonstrated success managing large-scale, multi-stakeholder programs in dynamic environments
PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS
- Experience managing programs in telecommunications, networking, or large-scale infrastructure environments
- Familiarity with multi-vendor, multi-region delivery models
- Experience with system integration, deployment, and cross-domain coordination
- Experience working with executive stakeholders on strategic planning and decision-making
- Exposure to scaling program management practices across growing organizations
- Experience implementing program management tools at scale
Soft Skills:
- Strong interpersonal skills and ability to influence senior stakeholders
- Proven ability to collaborate effectively within cross-functional and global teams
- Excellent written and verbal communication skills, including executive-level reporting
- Strong organizational and strategic thinking capabilities
- High attention to detail with a focus on accuracy and accountability
- Ability to manage ambiguity and drive structured outcomes in fast-paced environments
- Strong problem-solving and decision-making skills
Technology Stack:
- Program and project management tools (e.g., Jira, Confluence, MS Project, Smartsheet, or similar)
- Portfolio management and reporting tools (dashboards, analytics platforms)
- Collaboration and documentation tools
- CI/CD and workflow visibility tools (e.g., Jenkins or equivalent)
- Data analysis and visualization tools
- Scripting or automation tools (e.g., Python or similar)
Physical Requirements
- Ability to work in a standard office environment and use a computer for extended periods
- Ability to collaborate across global teams and time zones
- Willingness to travel occasionally for stakeholder meetings, partner engagements, and program reviews
- Ability to support work in technical environments (e.g., labs, operations centers) as needed
This job description may not be inclusive to the duties and responsibilities listed. Additional tasks may be assigned to the employee from time to time or the scope of the job may change as needed by business demands.
AST SpaceMobile is an Equal Opportunity, at will Employer; employment is governed on the basis of merit, competence and qualifications and will not be influenced in any manner by race, color, religion, gender, national origin/ethnicity, veteran status, disability status, age, sexual orientation, gender identity, marital status, mental or physical disability or any other legally protected status.
INTRODUCTION
AST SpaceMobile is building the first and only global cellular broadband network in space to operate directly with standard, unmodified mobile devices based on our extensive IP and patent portfolio and designed for both commercial and government applications. Our engineers and space scientists are on a mission to eliminate the connectivity gaps faced by today's five billion mobile subscribers and finally bring broadband to the billions who remain unconnected.
Position Overview
We are seeking a Senior Technical Program Manager – Programs & Portfolio (PMO) to lead the planning, governance, and execution of a portfolio of complex, large-scale technology programs. This role will be responsible for driving strategic alignment across multiple cross-functional initiatives, establishing program management rigor, and ensuring predictable, high-quality delivery across a globally distributed engineering organization.
The ideal candidate will operate at a portfolio level—overseeing multiple interdependent programs, defining governance frameworks, and enabling teams to execute efficiently across complex technical domains. This position plays a key role in scaling program management practices, improving delivery outcomes, and ensuring alignment between executive priorities and engineering execution.
Key Responsibilities:
- Lead planning, governance, and execution of a portfolio of cross-functional technical programs
- Establish portfolio-level visibility into program health, risks, dependencies, and milestones
- Define and implement PMO frameworks, methodologies, and operating standards
- Drive prioritization, sequencing, and trade-off decisions across multiple programs
- Translate strategic business objectives into structured program plans with defined outcomes and success metrics
- Manage cross-program dependencies and coordinate resolution of risks across teams and stakeholders
- Develop and maintain executive-level reporting, dashboards, and program narratives
- Lead portfolio planning cycles, aligning resource capacity with program demand
- Partner with engineering, product, and business leaders to ensure delivery alignment
- Drive continuous improvement of program management processes, tools, and reporting practices
- Mentor and develop program and project managers, establishing best practices across the PMO
- Ensure consistent execution practices across multiple teams, vendors, and environments
QUALIFICATIONS
Education:
- Bachelor's degree in Engineering, Computer Science, Business, or a related field
- Master's degree (MS, MBA, or equivalent) preferred
- Relevant certifications (e.g., PMP, PgMP, SAFe) are a plus
Experience:
- A minimum of 12+ years of experience in technical project, program, or portfolio management
- At least 5+ years operating at a program or portfolio leadership level
- Proven experience managing complex, multi-year initiatives across cross-functional teams
- Experience building or leading a PMO or similar governance function
- Demonstrated success managing large-scale, multi-stakeholder programs in dynamic environments
PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS
- Experience managing programs in telecommunications, networking, or large-scale infrastructure environments
- Familiarity with multi-vendor, multi-region delivery models
- Experience with system integration, deployment, and cross-domain coordination
- Experience working with executive stakeholders on strategic planning and decision-making
- Exposure to scaling program management practices across growing organizations
- Experience implementing program management tools at scale
Soft Skills:
- Strong interpersonal skills and ability to influence senior stakeholders
- Proven ability to collaborate effectively within cross-functional and global teams
- Excellent written and verbal communication skills, including executive-level reporting
- Strong organizational and strategic thinking capabilities
- High attention to detail with a focus on accuracy and accountability
- Ability to manage ambiguity and drive structured outcomes in fast-paced environments
- Strong problem-solving and decision-making skills
Technology Stack:
- Program and project management tools (e.g., Jira, Confluence, MS Project, Smartsheet, or similar)
- Portfolio management and reporting tools (dashboards, analytics platforms)
- Collaboration and documentation tools
- CI/CD and workflow visibility tools (e.g., Jenkins or equivalent)
- Data analysis and visualization tools
- Scripting or automation tools (e.g., Python or similar)
Physical Requirements
- Ability to work in a standard office environment and use a computer for extended periods
- Ability to collaborate across global teams and time zones
- Willingness to travel occasionally for stakeholder meetings, partner engagements, and program reviews
- Ability to support work in technical environments (e.g., labs, operations centers) as needed
This job description may not be inclusive to the duties and responsibilities listed. Additional tasks may be assigned to the employee from time to time or the scope of the job may change as needed by business demands.
AST SpaceMobile is an Equal Opportunity, at will Employer; employment is governed on the basis of merit, competence and qualifications and will not be influenced in any manner by race, color, religion, gender, national origin/ethnicity, veteran status, disability status, age, sexual orientation, gender identity, marital status, mental or physical disability or any other legally protected status.
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Get Access To All JobsTips for Finding H-1B Visa Sponsorship as a Technical Project Manager
Map your degree to the TPM role
USCIS scrutinizes specialty occupation for project management roles because the required degree field isn't always obvious. Document how your degree in computer science, engineering, or information systems directly supports the technical scope of your specific position, not project management generically.
Verify prevailing wages before negotiating
Use the OFLC Wage Search to look up the Level I through Level IV prevailing wage for SOC code 15-1299 or 11-3021 in your target metro. Your offered salary must meet or exceed the certified level, so know the floor before your first offer conversation.
Target employers with cap-exempt access
Universities, nonprofit research institutions, and government-affiliated organizations can file H-1B petitions outside the annual cap. Technical Project Manager roles exist at these organizations, and a cap-exempt filing means no lottery risk and year-round submission timing.
Search LCA filings by occupation code on Migrate Mate
Filter by SOC code to see which employers have active LCA filings for project management roles. This surfaces companies with a proven H-1B filing history for your specific occupation, not just general sponsorship willingness.
Prepare a specialty occupation evidence packet
Gather job postings from comparable TPM roles at similar companies that require a specific technical degree. USCIS accepts industry-wide degree requirements as evidence, so a pattern of postings requiring computer science or engineering strengthens your petition against an RFE.
Clarify the I-129 timeline with your employer early
H-1B petitions for cap-subject roles must be filed for an October 1 start date, with registration opening in March. If you're changing employers, the new I-129 can be filed immediately under AC21 portability once your prior petition has been pending for 180 days.
H-1B Visa Technical Project Manager: Frequently Asked Questions
Does a Technical Project Manager role qualify as an H-1B specialty occupation?
It can, but USCIS applies close scrutiny because project management is sometimes treated as a generalist function. The key is demonstrating that your specific role requires a bachelor's degree in a directly related technical field, such as computer science, engineering, or information systems, not just any degree. Job duties tied to technical architecture, systems integration, or software delivery strengthen the case significantly.
Which employers regularly sponsor H-1B visas for Technical Project Managers?
Technology companies, defense contractors, financial services firms, and large consulting organizations with software delivery practices are the most consistent sponsors for this role. You can identify employers with active LCA filings for project management occupation codes by searching on Migrate Mate, which filters job listings by verified DOL filing history so you're only seeing employers who have already committed to sponsorship.
Can I transfer my H-1B to a new employer if I'm already a Technical Project Manager on H-1B status?
Yes. Under H-1B portability rules codified in AC21, you can begin working for a new employer as soon as the new I-129 petition is filed, without waiting for approval, provided your current petition was approved and you've maintained valid status. The new employer must file a new LCA at the prevailing wage for your role and location before submitting the transfer petition to USCIS.
What prevailing wage level applies to Technical Project Manager H-1B filings?
It depends on your job duties and the employer's internal level structure. USCIS and DOL use four wage levels tied to experience, supervision, and complexity. Entry-level TPM roles typically map to Level I or II, while senior or program-level roles map to Level III or IV. Use the OFLC Wage Search with the relevant SOC code for your metro area to confirm the certified wage floor before accepting an offer.
Does the H-1B cap affect Technical Project Manager roles, and is there any way around it?
Cap-subject TPM roles at for-profit companies are subject to the 65,000 H-1B cap plus the 20,000 master's cap exemption, with selection by lottery each March. Cap-exempt pathways exist if you work for a qualifying university, nonprofit research organization, or government research institution. H-1B transfers between employers after initial selection don't require re-entering the lottery, which is one reason experienced TPMs on H-1B status are attractive candidates for sponsoring employers.