J-1 Visa Program Manager Jobs
Program Manager roles in the U.S. are accessible to international professionals through J-1 visa sponsorship, most commonly under the Trainee or Specialist category for those with relevant work experience. A State Department-designated sponsor issues your DS-2019, while the hiring organization serves as your host employer.
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As a family-run, high-tech company with nearly 19,000 employees at 71 locations worldwide, we are looking for forward thinkers with unconventional ideas and drive to join our team. Our company culture, which values collaboration and mutual trust, creates the ideal framework for boldly trying new things and questioning the status quo. Our technologies inspire people to develop and produce things that are currently unimaginable. Whether lasers, machine tools, EUV or electronics - TRUMPF is building technological worlds for future generations. Are you ready for new challenges? Launch your international career with TRUMPF through our 21-month Sales & Service Graduate Program. Gain hands-on experience across marketing, sales, and service functions while collaborating with teams in the US, Germany, and other global subsidiaries. Through cross-functional rotations, mentorship, and international exposure, you will build a strong foundation for a long-term career within TRUMPF before transitioning into a permanent role aligned with your strengths and interests.
ROLE AND RESPONSIBILITIES
What You’ll Experience
- Cross-Functional Rotations - Gain exposure to key areas within our marketing, sales, and service organizations. Contribute to strategic initiatives, operational improvements, and customer-focused projects while developing a broad understanding of the business.
- International Experience - Work closely with colleagues across the US, Germany, and other international subsidiaries while building a strong global network and learning from diverse perspectives and business environments.
- Customer-Focused Learning - Develop an understanding of the full customer journey by collaborating across teams to support customer success and business growth.
- Market & Business Exposure - Engage with sales partners and experience day-to-day market operations firsthand as part of your rotational assignments.
- Mentorship & Professional Development - Receive guidance from experienced leaders and dedicated program mentors who will support your professional growth throughout the program.
- Continuous Learning Opportunities - Participate in workshops, mentoring programs, and professional development experiences designed to strengthen your business, technical, and leadership skills.
BASIC QUALIFICATIONS
- Educational Background - Master’s degree in economics, engineering, business administration, technical business administration, or a related field with strong academic performance.
- Relevant Experience - Internship, co-op, or early professional experience in marketing, sales, service, business development, or related areas.
- Analytical & Problem-Solving Skills - Ability to approach challenges in a structured, analytical, and solution-oriented way while managing complex topics effectively.
- Initiative & Curiosity - A proactive mindset with a willingness to learn, contribute ideas, and take ownership of projects and development opportunities.
- Mobility & International Readiness - Willingness to relocate and work internationally during the program. Participants will begin in the US before transitioning to TRUMPF Headquarters in Germany for a significant portion of the program.
- Visa Eligibility - Ability to obtain a valid work visa for Germany is required.
PROGRAM OUTCOME
Upon successful completion of the program, participants will transition into a permanent role within TRUMPF based on business needs, individual strengths, and career interests.
TRUMPF Inc. endeavors to make TRUMPF careers pages accessible to any and all users. If you would like to contact us regarding the accessibility of our website or need assistance in completing the applications process, please contact our HR department at 860.255.6000 or at HRgeneral@us.trumpf.com. This contact information is for accommodation requests only and cannot be used to inquire about the status of application.
INTRODUCTION
As a family-run, high-tech company with nearly 19,000 employees at 71 locations worldwide, we are looking for forward thinkers with unconventional ideas and drive to join our team. Our company culture, which values collaboration and mutual trust, creates the ideal framework for boldly trying new things and questioning the status quo. Our technologies inspire people to develop and produce things that are currently unimaginable. Whether lasers, machine tools, EUV or electronics - TRUMPF is building technological worlds for future generations. Are you ready for new challenges? Launch your international career with TRUMPF through our 21-month Sales & Service Graduate Program. Gain hands-on experience across marketing, sales, and service functions while collaborating with teams in the US, Germany, and other global subsidiaries. Through cross-functional rotations, mentorship, and international exposure, you will build a strong foundation for a long-term career within TRUMPF before transitioning into a permanent role aligned with your strengths and interests.
ROLE AND RESPONSIBILITIES
What You’ll Experience
- Cross-Functional Rotations - Gain exposure to key areas within our marketing, sales, and service organizations. Contribute to strategic initiatives, operational improvements, and customer-focused projects while developing a broad understanding of the business.
- International Experience - Work closely with colleagues across the US, Germany, and other international subsidiaries while building a strong global network and learning from diverse perspectives and business environments.
- Customer-Focused Learning - Develop an understanding of the full customer journey by collaborating across teams to support customer success and business growth.
- Market & Business Exposure - Engage with sales partners and experience day-to-day market operations firsthand as part of your rotational assignments.
- Mentorship & Professional Development - Receive guidance from experienced leaders and dedicated program mentors who will support your professional growth throughout the program.
- Continuous Learning Opportunities - Participate in workshops, mentoring programs, and professional development experiences designed to strengthen your business, technical, and leadership skills.
BASIC QUALIFICATIONS
- Educational Background - Master’s degree in economics, engineering, business administration, technical business administration, or a related field with strong academic performance.
- Relevant Experience - Internship, co-op, or early professional experience in marketing, sales, service, business development, or related areas.
- Analytical & Problem-Solving Skills - Ability to approach challenges in a structured, analytical, and solution-oriented way while managing complex topics effectively.
- Initiative & Curiosity - A proactive mindset with a willingness to learn, contribute ideas, and take ownership of projects and development opportunities.
- Mobility & International Readiness - Willingness to relocate and work internationally during the program. Participants will begin in the US before transitioning to TRUMPF Headquarters in Germany for a significant portion of the program.
- Visa Eligibility - Ability to obtain a valid work visa for Germany is required.
PROGRAM OUTCOME
Upon successful completion of the program, participants will transition into a permanent role within TRUMPF based on business needs, individual strengths, and career interests.
TRUMPF Inc. endeavors to make TRUMPF careers pages accessible to any and all users. If you would like to contact us regarding the accessibility of our website or need assistance in completing the applications process, please contact our HR department at 860.255.6000 or at HRgeneral@us.trumpf.com. This contact information is for accommodation requests only and cannot be used to inquire about the status of application.
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Get Access To All JobsTips for Finding J-1 Visa Sponsorship as a Program Manager
Align your training plan to PM competencies
Your DS-2019 requires a detailed training plan. Map your Program Manager objectives to specific skill areas like stakeholder coordination, budget oversight, and cross-functional delivery so the designated sponsor can certify the program has clear professional development goals.
Distinguish Trainee from Specialist category eligibility
The Trainee category fits professionals with a degree plus one year of experience, or five years of field experience. Specialist requires recognized expertise in a narrow discipline. Confirm which category your PM background qualifies for before approaching a designated sponsor for DS-2019 issuance.
Target host employers with structured onboarding programs
Host organizations must co-sign your training plan and accept oversight responsibilities. Program Manager roles at mid-to-large organizations with established project management offices are more likely to have the internal structure to fulfill those host obligations without friction.
Search for J-1-compatible roles using Migrate Mate
Use Migrate Mate to find U.S. employers actively hosting international Program Managers. Filtering by role and sponsorship history surfaces host organizations whose hiring patterns align with J-1 visa exchange visitor placements, saving time spent on employers unfamiliar with the host model.
Verify your home-residency requirement before accepting offers
Some J-1 Program Manager placements carry a two-year home-country residency requirement, triggered by government funding or skills-list status. Confirm whether your DS-2019 carries this condition before signing an offer, since it affects your ability to change status or apply for an immigrant visa afterward.
Confirm prevailing wage compliance with your host employer
J-1 Trainees and Specialists must receive wages commensurate with U.S. workers in the same role and location. Check the OFLC Wage Search for Program Manager prevailing wages in your target city so you can verify your offer meets compliance standards before the training plan is finalized.
Program Manager J-1 Visa: Frequently Asked Questions
Which J-1 program category applies to Program Manager roles?
Most Program Manager placements use the Trainee or Specialist category. Trainee applies if you hold a relevant degree plus at least one year of professional experience outside the U.S., or five years of work experience with no degree. Specialist is available for professionals with recognized expertise in a narrow program management discipline. The Intern category covers current students or those who graduated within 12 months.
Who actually sponsors the J-1 visa for a Program Manager position?
The visa sponsor is a U.S. Department of State-designated organization, not your employer. Organizations like Cultural Vistas or IIE issue the DS-2019 form that authorizes your exchange visitor status. Your hiring organization is the host employer and co-signs the training plan, but it does not hold sponsorship authority and cannot issue the DS-2019 itself.
How do I find U.S. employers willing to host a J-1 Program Manager?
Migrate Mate lets you search for U.S. employers and Program Manager roles that align with J-1 exchange visitor placements. Because the J-1 host model differs from direct employer sponsorship, targeting organizations already familiar with training plan requirements and designated sponsor oversight significantly improves your chances of a successful placement.
Does the two-year home-residency requirement affect Program Manager J-1 holders?
It can. The two-year home-residency requirement applies when your J-1 placement is funded by your home or host government, or when your occupation appears on the Exchange Visitor Skills List for your country. If the requirement applies, you must return home for two years before applying for an H-1B visa, L-1 visa, or immigrant visa unless you obtain a waiver from USCIS.
What does the training plan need to include for a Program Manager J-1 placement?
The training plan must outline specific skills to be developed, measurable objectives, a weekly activity schedule, and supervision arrangements. For Program Manager roles, this typically covers project lifecycle management, cross-functional team coordination, budget tracking, and stakeholder reporting. The designated sponsor reviews and must approve the plan before issuing the DS-2019, so vague or generic objectives are likely to be rejected.