H-1B1 Chile Visa Strategy Manager Jobs
Strategy Manager jobs with H-1B1 Chile visa sponsorship are open to Chilean nationals without a lottery or USCIS petition. The 1,400-visa annual cap rarely fills, and your employer files the Labor Condition Application directly, so consulate processing is typically faster than H-1B visa timelines for qualified management professionals.
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Work with Us. Change the World.
At AECOM, we're delivering a better world. Whether improving your commute, keeping the lights on, providing access to clean water, or transforming skylines, our work helps people and communities thrive. We are the world's trusted infrastructure consulting firm, partnering with clients to solve the world’s most complex challenges and build legacies for future generations.
There has never been a better time to be at AECOM. With accelerating infrastructure investment worldwide, our services are in great demand. We invite you to bring your bold ideas and big dreams and become part of a global team of over 50,000 planners, designers, engineers, scientists, digital innovators, program and construction managers and other professionals delivering projects that create a positive and tangible impact around the world.
We're one global team driven by our common purpose to deliver a better world. Join us.
Job Description
AECOM is seeking a VP of Strategy and Growth to drive the expansion of our Water business line across our Pacific West region. This role is ideal for a senior professional with a strong blend of technical expertise and client-facing leadership who is passionate about delivering innovative water solutions and growing market presence. The successful candidate will lead strategic initiatives, cultivate key client relationships, and guide multidisciplinary teams across complex engineering projects related to water, wastewater, dams, mining, water resources, and more.
Key Responsibilities
- Lead the development and execution of regional growth strategies for the Pacific West Water business line, aligning with AECOM’s broader business objectives.
- Build, mentor, and lead high-performing teams, fostering a culture of innovation, collaboration, and accountability.
- Lead, in coordination with operation’s and our federal team, the development of the annual sales plan.
- Focus division growth leaders to “on-strategy” clients and opportunities.
- Lead business development activities including capture planning, proposal development, and pursuit strategies for major projects and programs.
- Establish and expand relationships with public and private sector clients, identifying new business opportunities in water, wastewater, dams, mining, and water resources markets.
- Provide technical leadership and oversight on water infrastructure projects, contributing to planning, design, and delivery.
- Collaborate with regional and national leadership to coordinate resources, share best practices, and drive integrated solutions across disciplines.
- Monitor market trends, regulatory developments, and emerging technologies to position AECOM as a leader in water solutions.
- Manage financial performance related to growth initiatives, ensuring profitability and sustainable expansion.
- Represent AECOM at industry events, conferences, and client meetings to enhance brand recognition and market presence.
Minimum Requirements
- Bachelor’s degree in Engineering or a related field and 12+ years of relevant experience in water infrastructure engineering, business development, or project leadership or demonstrated equivalency of experience and/or education including 4 years of leadership experience.
Preferred Qualifications
- Master’s degree in Civil Engineering, Environmental Engineering, Business Administration, or related field.
- Professional Engineer (PE) license.
- Strong network of client relationships across the western United States.
- Proven success managing large-scale, multidisciplinary infrastructure programs.
- Experience leading high-performing teams and driving strategic growth initiatives within an engineering consulting environment.
- Excellent communication, negotiation, and leadership skills with the ability to influence at all organizational levels.
Additional Information
At AECOM, we are committed to maintaining a secure and trustworthy recruitment process and take any fraudulent hiring activity seriously. To support this commitment, all newly hired employees are required to attend an in-person Day 1 onboarding at an AECOM office location as a condition of employment.
About AECOM
AECOM is proud to offer comprehensive benefits to meet the diverse needs of our employees. Depending on your employment status, AECOM benefits may include medical, dental, vision, life, AD&D, disability benefits, paid time off, leaves of absences, voluntary benefits, perks, flexible work options, well-being resources, employee assistance program, business travel insurance, service recognition awards, retirement savings plan, and employee stock purchase plan.
AECOM is the global infrastructure leader, committed to delivering a better world. As a trusted professional services firm powered by deep technical abilities, we solve our clients’ complex challenges in water, environment, energy, transportation and buildings. Our teams partner with public- and private-sector clients to create innovative, sustainable and resilient solutions throughout the project lifecycle – from advisory, planning, design and engineering to program and construction management. AECOM is a Fortune 500 firm that had revenue of $16.1 billion in fiscal year 2025. Learn more at aecom.com.
What makes AECOM a great place to work
You will be part of a global team that champions your growth and career ambitions. Work on groundbreaking projects - both in your local community and on a global scale - that are transforming our industry and shaping the future. With cutting-edge technology and a network of experts, you’ll have the resources to make a real impact. Our award-winning training and development programs are designed to expand your technical expertise and leadership skills, helping you build the career you’ve always envisioned. Here, you’ll find a welcoming workplace built on respect, collaboration and community—where you have the freedom to grow in a world of opportunity.
As an Equal Opportunity Employer, we believe in your potential and are here to help you achieve it. All your information will be kept confidential according to EEO guidelines.
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Get Access To All JobsTips for Finding Visa Sponsorship as a Strategy Manager
Verify your degree meets specialty occupation
H-1B1 visa requires a bachelor's degree in a directly related field. A business, economics, or management degree supports a Strategy Manager role, but a degree in an unrelated discipline may require documented equivalency before your employer can file the LCA.
Target employers with LCA filing history
Use the OFLC Wage Search to confirm which companies have filed Labor Condition Applications for management and strategy roles. Prior LCA activity signals the employer already understands H-1B1 Chile requirements and won't need to be educated on the process from scratch.
Search H-1B1 Chile sponsorship jobs on Migrate Mate
Migrate Mate filters Strategy Manager roles by employers who have sponsored H-1B1 Chile visas, so you're not cold-applying to companies unfamiliar with the program. Start there before reaching out to employers directly.
Frame your LCA job duties around SOC codes
The DOL assigns prevailing wages using Standard Occupational Classification codes. Make sure your offer letter's job duties align with the SOC code your employer selects, since a mismatch between title, duties, and code can trigger a wage compliance issue.
Clarify dual intent limitations before accepting an offer
H-1B1 visa is a nonimmigrant visa with no dual intent protection, unlike H-1B. If you're considering a long-term path to a green card, discuss this with your employer before signing, since maintaining nonimmigrant intent is a requirement at each consular renewal.
Prepare your credential documents before the LCA stage
Gather your translated academic transcripts, Chilean cedula, and any professional certifications before your employer initiates the LCA. Missing documents at this stage delay the public notice posting period and push back your consulate appointment by weeks.
Frequently Asked Questions
Does a Strategy Manager role qualify as a specialty occupation for H-1B1 Chile?
Yes, Strategy Manager roles typically qualify because the position requires at least a bachelor's degree in a specific related field such as business administration, economics, or finance. The key is that the employer's job description ties the duties directly to that degree field. Vague or generalist job descriptions that accept any bachelor's degree regardless of field can complicate the specialty occupation determination.
How does H-1B1 Chile differ from H-1B for Strategy Manager candidates?
H-1B requires an employer to file a USCIS petition and enter a lottery when demand exceeds 85,000 slots. H-1B1 Chile skips both steps entirely. Your employer files a Labor Condition Application with DOL, and you apply directly at a U.S. consulate in Chile. The 1,400-visa annual cap for Chilean nationals has never been exhausted, so availability is not a practical constraint for most applicants.
Where can I find Strategy Manager jobs with H-1B1 Chile visa sponsorship?
Migrate Mate is the recommended starting point because it surfaces roles specifically filtered for employers with H-1B1 Chile sponsorship history, saving you from applying to companies that have no experience with the visa category. General job boards won't filter by visa type or LCA history, which means significant time spent on employers who aren't set up to sponsor H-1B1 Chile applicants.
Can my employer renew my H-1B1 Chile status while I'm already working in the U.S.?
H-1B1 visa is granted in one-year increments and has no statutory maximum on renewals, so you can keep renewing as long as you maintain the qualifying employment. Renewal is handled through a new consulate appointment in Chile rather than a USCIS extension petition. Plan the timing carefully since there's no automatic cap-gap protection if your appointment is delayed past your I-94 expiration date.
What prevailing wage level applies to Strategy Manager roles under H-1B1 Chile?
Your employer sets the wage level using the OFLC Wage Search, selecting the SOC code that best matches your actual job duties. Strategy and management roles often map to Level III or Level IV wages depending on the degree of independent authority and complexity in the position. You can cross-reference the occupational profile on O*NET to confirm the duties your employer lists align with the correct classification.