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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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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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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.