H-2B Visa Program Manager Jobs
Program Manager jobs with H-2B visa sponsorship sit at the intersection of seasonal operations management and temporary work authorization. Employers in hospitality, construction, and event services hire program managers under the H-2B program to oversee time-bound projects, but the 66,000-visa annual cap means timing your application matters as much as your qualifications.
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At COSMO, we inspire kids through innovative technology and a supportive community. Our family-centric products, such as the award-winning JrTrack Kids Smartwatch, enhance children's independence and confidence. This all-in-one device functions as a phone, GPS tracker, and music player, managed via the Mission Control Parent App, which allows parents to set safety alerts and manage contacts. Recognized as a top kids' wearable by PCMag and others, Cosmo is on the rise.
About the Role
Title: Technical Program Manager, New Products
Reports To: Head of Delivery
Dotted line to: Product and China Operations leadership
Role Summary
Cosmo is seeking an experienced Technical Program Manager: New Products to help bring new connected hardware products to market. In this role, you will lead cross-functional program execution for complex, multi-disciplinary initiatives that span software, hardware, manufacturing, and business operations.
You will own the end-to-end program timeline for new product introductions, ensuring teams across Engineering, Product, Marketing, Customer Support, and Operations are aligned and prepared for successful launches. Working closely with engineering and hardware program managers, you will coordinate dependencies, manage risks, and drive clarity across teams so that products are delivered on time and with high quality.
This role is ideal for a Technical Program Manager with hands-on experience delivering complex hardware and software products through full product lifecycles, from early development through manufacturing ramp and market launch. You are comfortable working across global teams and partners, navigating ambiguity, and driving execution in scrappy, fast-moving environments with tight timelines.
Key Responsibilities
- Own the end-to-end program timeline for new product introductions, integrating engineering, manufacturing, and business readiness milestones from concept through launch.
- Drive cross-functional alignment across Engineering, Product, Marketing, Customer Support, Operations, and Commercial teams to ensure launch readiness and clear ownership.
- Define, track, and communicate major program milestones, readiness gates, and decision points, ensuring risks and dependencies are surfaced early.
- Partner closely with the Engineering TPM to align software and firmware execution, release readiness, and engineering risks with overall program commitments.
- Partner closely with the China Hardware Program Lead to incorporate factory timelines, sample availability, certification milestones, and manufacturing risks into the global plan.
- Participate in occasional after-hours coordination with global manufacturing and engineering partners to support critical phases of new product development.
- Identify and manage cross-functional risks and tradeoffs, facilitating timely decisions across scope, timeline, cost, and quality.
- Ensure non-engineering teams have clear deliverables and timelines required to support a successful product launch.
- Drive structured communication and documentation to ensure decisions, changes, and dependencies are clearly captured and shared.
- During peak development and manufacturing phases, this may include virtual calls with our China-based partners, typically held around 9:00 p.m. EST. These periods generally occur approximately 4 months per year, with calls 2–3 times per week during peak moments. Our goal is to reduce this cadence to once per week through strong program planning, clear documentation, and effective cross-functional coordination.
About You
- You understand how manufacturing, hardware, software, and operations come together to deliver products.
- You are systems-oriented and thrive in complex, cross-functional environments.
- You are comfortable owning ambiguity and turning it into structure and clarity.
- You communicate clearly and confidently with senior leaders and execution teams alike.
- You care deeply about predictability, preparation, and avoiding last-minute heroics.
- You enjoy enabling teams to succeed without micromanaging their execution.
Requirements
- 7+ years of technical program or program management experience in consumer hardware, software, or connected devices.
- Proven experience leading cross-functional NPIs from planning through launch.
- Strong understanding of hardware and software development lifecycles.
- Experience coordinating globally distributed teams.
- Comfortable working with Jira, Confluence, and program planning tools.
- Strong executive communication and stakeholder management skills.
Preferred
- Start-up experience in a fast-paced, ambiguous environment.
Benefits
What We Offer
- Competitive salary and benefits including 100% employer paid supplemental medical policy.
- Remote working environment.
- An opportunity to make a significant impact in a fast-growing company.
- Generous PTO.
- Collaborative, creative, and supportive work environment.
Our Story:
At COSMO, we inspire kids through innovative technology and a supportive community. Our family-centric products, such as the award-winning JrTrack Kids Smartwatch, enhance children's independence and confidence. This all-in-one device functions as a phone, GPS tracker, and music player, managed via the Mission Control Parent App, which allows parents to set safety alerts and manage contacts. Recognized as a top kids' wearable by PCMag and others, Cosmo is on the rise.
About the Role
Title: Technical Program Manager, New Products
Reports To: Head of Delivery
Dotted line to: Product and China Operations leadership
Role Summary
Cosmo is seeking an experienced Technical Program Manager: New Products to help bring new connected hardware products to market. In this role, you will lead cross-functional program execution for complex, multi-disciplinary initiatives that span software, hardware, manufacturing, and business operations.
You will own the end-to-end program timeline for new product introductions, ensuring teams across Engineering, Product, Marketing, Customer Support, and Operations are aligned and prepared for successful launches. Working closely with engineering and hardware program managers, you will coordinate dependencies, manage risks, and drive clarity across teams so that products are delivered on time and with high quality.
This role is ideal for a Technical Program Manager with hands-on experience delivering complex hardware and software products through full product lifecycles, from early development through manufacturing ramp and market launch. You are comfortable working across global teams and partners, navigating ambiguity, and driving execution in scrappy, fast-moving environments with tight timelines.
Key Responsibilities
- Own the end-to-end program timeline for new product introductions, integrating engineering, manufacturing, and business readiness milestones from concept through launch.
- Drive cross-functional alignment across Engineering, Product, Marketing, Customer Support, Operations, and Commercial teams to ensure launch readiness and clear ownership.
- Define, track, and communicate major program milestones, readiness gates, and decision points, ensuring risks and dependencies are surfaced early.
- Partner closely with the Engineering TPM to align software and firmware execution, release readiness, and engineering risks with overall program commitments.
- Partner closely with the China Hardware Program Lead to incorporate factory timelines, sample availability, certification milestones, and manufacturing risks into the global plan.
- Participate in occasional after-hours coordination with global manufacturing and engineering partners to support critical phases of new product development.
- Identify and manage cross-functional risks and tradeoffs, facilitating timely decisions across scope, timeline, cost, and quality.
- Ensure non-engineering teams have clear deliverables and timelines required to support a successful product launch.
- Drive structured communication and documentation to ensure decisions, changes, and dependencies are clearly captured and shared.
- During peak development and manufacturing phases, this may include virtual calls with our China-based partners, typically held around 9:00 p.m. EST. These periods generally occur approximately 4 months per year, with calls 2–3 times per week during peak moments. Our goal is to reduce this cadence to once per week through strong program planning, clear documentation, and effective cross-functional coordination.
About You
- You understand how manufacturing, hardware, software, and operations come together to deliver products.
- You are systems-oriented and thrive in complex, cross-functional environments.
- You are comfortable owning ambiguity and turning it into structure and clarity.
- You communicate clearly and confidently with senior leaders and execution teams alike.
- You care deeply about predictability, preparation, and avoiding last-minute heroics.
- You enjoy enabling teams to succeed without micromanaging their execution.
Requirements
- 7+ years of technical program or program management experience in consumer hardware, software, or connected devices.
- Proven experience leading cross-functional NPIs from planning through launch.
- Strong understanding of hardware and software development lifecycles.
- Experience coordinating globally distributed teams.
- Comfortable working with Jira, Confluence, and program planning tools.
- Strong executive communication and stakeholder management skills.
Preferred
- Start-up experience in a fast-paced, ambiguous environment.
Benefits
What We Offer
- Competitive salary and benefits including 100% employer paid supplemental medical policy.
- Remote working environment.
- An opportunity to make a significant impact in a fast-growing company.
- Generous PTO.
- Collaborative, creative, and supportive work environment.
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Get Access To All JobsTips for Finding Visa Sponsorship as a Program Manager
Verify your role qualifies as temporary
H-2B visa sponsorship requires the employer to prove the need is genuinely seasonal, peak-load, or one-time. Program Manager roles must tie to a defined project end date, not an ongoing operational need. Review the DOL's temporary need criteria before approaching any employer.
Pull the prevailing wage before negotiating
Use the OFLC Wage Search to find the DOL-certified prevailing wage for Program Manager roles in your target metro. Your offered salary must meet or exceed that rate, so knowing the floor before you negotiate prevents offer letters that USCIS will flag during the petition review.
Search Migrate Mate for verified H-2B employers
Migrate Mate filters job listings by verified H-2B sponsorship history, so you're only seeing employers who have actually filed labor certifications before. Use the platform to target Program Manager openings in hospitality groups, resort operators, and large-scale seasonal event companies.
Target employers who file before January
The H-2B cap fills fast once DOL opens the filing window for the October-to-March period. Employers who submit their temporary labor certification applications in October and November get the earliest petition slots. Ask prospective employers when they typically begin the DOL certification process.
Gather project-scoped documentation early
Consulates and USCIS look for evidence that your program management work is tied to a specific, time-limited project. Collect any contracts, event schedules, or season timelines your employer can provide before the petition is filed. Gaps in project documentation are a common cause of requests for evidence.
Cross-reference your occupation code with O*NET
Your employer's labor certification must use the correct Standard Occupational Classification code for Program Manager. Confirm the O*NET profile matches your actual duties before the DOL filing, since mismatches between the certified occupation and your job offer can delay or void the petition.
Frequently Asked Questions
How do I find Program Manager jobs that offer H-2B visa sponsorship?
Migrate Mate is built specifically for this search. It surfaces Program Manager listings from employers with verified H-2B filing histories, so you're not wasting time on postings where sponsorship is uncertain. Filter by industry and location to find seasonal roles in hospitality, resort management, and large event operations that match your experience.
Does the H-2B annual cap affect when I should start applying?
The H-2B cap is set at 66,000 visas per fiscal year, split into two halves of 33,000 each for winter and summer seasons. Historically, the cap fills within days of the filing window opening, and USCIS has used a lottery when demand exceeds supply. Your employer needs to submit the DOL temporary labor certification well before the cap-filing date, typically 75 to 90 days before your start date, to have any chance of securing a slot.
Can a Program Manager role qualify for H-2B sponsorship if my duties extend year-round?
No. The H-2B program is limited to employers with a genuine temporary need, meaning the role must have a defined end date tied to a season, a specific event cycle, or a one-time project. If your employer's Program Manager need is ongoing, the position does not qualify. The employer must demonstrate to DOL that their need is not permanent before the labor certification will be approved.
What happens to my H-2B status if the project ends before my visa expires?
H-2B workers are expected to depart the U.S. when employment ends, even if the authorized period hasn't expired. You have a grace period of up to 10 days after your employment end date to prepare for departure. If your employer extends the project and needs you longer, they can file an extension petition with USCIS before your current authorized stay expires, subject to the same cap and DOL certification requirements.