J-1 Visa Project Program Manager Jobs
Project Program Manager roles in the United States are accessible to international professionals through the J-1 visa Trainee or Research Scholar program categories, depending on your career stage and host organization. A designated sponsor organization issues your DS-2019 and arranges sponsorship, while your U.S. employer serves as the host. No lottery or annual cap applies.
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About the Team
The commerce industry has seen tremendous growth in recent years and has become a hotly contested space amongst leading Internet companies, and its future growth cannot be underestimated. We aim to bring discovery, inspiration, and joy back to shopping by making TikTok the commerce channel of choice for merchants, creators, and affiliates. You've seen the virality and impact of #TikTokMadeMeBuyIt. Come join the team that is helping scale that phenomenon, and pioneer Content & Creator commerce in the US. We aim to bring discovery, inspiration, and joy back to shopping by making TikTok the leading, on-trend commerce platform of choice for brands, creators, and shoppers. We are an entrepreneurial team, passionate about shaping the future of shopping. The TikTok Shop US operation team aims to deliver high quality products together with a unique customer experience via TikTok. The team is responsible for building the TikTok Ecommerce partnership for the TikTok e-commerce business in the US. With more than 1 billion loyal users globally, we believe TikTok is an ideal platform to deliver a brand new and better e-commerce experience to our users. We are looking for passionate and talented people to join us to build an e-commerce ecosystem that is innovative, secure and intuitive for our users together. As a project intern, you will have the opportunity to engage in impactful short-term projects that provide you with a glimpse of professional real-world experience. You will gain practical skills through on-the-job learning in a fast-paced work environment and develop a deeper understanding of your career interests. Applications will be reviewed on a rolling basis - we encourage you to apply early. Successful candidates must be able to commit to at least 3 months long internship period.
Responsibilities:
- Assist in the operation of creator events, including campaign design, promotional materials, and event marketing to ensure successful execution.
- Analyze data to help identify trends and insights that can drive program success.
- Collaborate with team members to ensure project goals are met.
- Support the documentation and organization of program materials.
Qualifications
Minimum Qualifications:
- Currently Pursuing an Undergraduate/Master in Marketing, Communications, Business, or a related field.
- Proven skills in data interpretation.
- Proven skills in data process tools (e.g., Excel, SQL, or related tools).
- Strong interest in social media platforms.
- Proven skills in communication and organization.
Preferred Qualifications:
- Proven experience in campaign creation.
By submitting an application for this role, you accept and agree to our global applicant privacy policy, which may be accessed here: https://careers.tiktok.com/legal/privacy
Job Information
Compensation Description (Hourly) - Campus Intern
The hourly rate range for this position in the selected city is $23.75 - $23.75. Benefits may vary depending on the nature of employment and the country work location. Interns have day one access to health insurance, life insurance, wellbeing benefits and more. Interns also receive 10 paid holidays per year and paid sick time (56 hours if hired in first half of year, 40 if hired in second half of year). Interns who are not working 100% remote may also be eligible for housing allowance. The Company reserves the right to modify or change these benefits programs at any time, with or without notice.
For Los Angeles County (unincorporated) Candidates:
Qualified applicants with arrest or conviction records will be considered for employment in accordance with all federal, state, and local laws including the Los Angeles County Fair Chance Ordinance for Employers and the California Fair Chance Act. Our company believes that criminal history may have a direct, adverse and negative relationship on the following job duties, potentially resulting in the withdrawal of the conditional offer of employment:
- Interacting and occasionally having unsupervised contact with internal/external clients and/or colleagues;
- Appropriately handling and managing confidential information including proprietary and trade secret information and access to information technology systems; and
- Exercising sound judgment.
About TikTok
TikTok is the leading destination for short-form mobile video. At TikTok, our mission is to inspire creativity and bring joy. TikTok's global headquarters are in Los Angeles and Singapore, and we also have offices in New York City, London, Dublin, Paris, Berlin, Dubai, Jakarta, Seoul, and Tokyo.
Why Join Us
Inspiring creativity is at the core of TikTok's mission. Our innovative product is built to help people authentically express themselves, discover and connect – and our global, diverse teams make that possible. Together, we create value for our communities, inspire creativity and bring joy - a mission we work towards every day. We strive to do great things with great people. We lead with curiosity, humility, and a desire to make impact in a rapidly growing tech company. Every challenge is an opportunity to learn and innovate as one team. We're resilient and embrace challenges as they come. By constantly iterating and fostering an "Always Day 1" mindset, we achieve meaningful breakthroughs for ourselves, our company, and our users. When we create and grow together, the possibilities are limitless. Join us.
Diversity & Inclusion
TikTok is committed to creating an inclusive space where employees are valued for their skills, experiences, and unique perspectives. Our platform connects people from across the globe and so does our workplace. At TikTok, our mission is to inspire creativity and bring joy. To achieve that goal, we are committed to celebrating our diverse voices and to creating an environment that reflects the many communities we reach. We are passionate about this and hope you are too.
TikTok Accommodation
TikTok is committed to providing reasonable accommodations in our recruitment processes for candidates with disabilities, pregnancy, sincerely held religious beliefs or other reasons protected by applicable laws. If you need assistance or a reasonable accommodation, please reach out to us at https://tinyurl.com/RA-request
Responsibilities
About the Team
The commerce industry has seen tremendous growth in recent years and has become a hotly contested space amongst leading Internet companies, and its future growth cannot be underestimated. We aim to bring discovery, inspiration, and joy back to shopping by making TikTok the commerce channel of choice for merchants, creators, and affiliates. You've seen the virality and impact of #TikTokMadeMeBuyIt. Come join the team that is helping scale that phenomenon, and pioneer Content & Creator commerce in the US. We aim to bring discovery, inspiration, and joy back to shopping by making TikTok the leading, on-trend commerce platform of choice for brands, creators, and shoppers. We are an entrepreneurial team, passionate about shaping the future of shopping. The TikTok Shop US operation team aims to deliver high quality products together with a unique customer experience via TikTok. The team is responsible for building the TikTok Ecommerce partnership for the TikTok e-commerce business in the US. With more than 1 billion loyal users globally, we believe TikTok is an ideal platform to deliver a brand new and better e-commerce experience to our users. We are looking for passionate and talented people to join us to build an e-commerce ecosystem that is innovative, secure and intuitive for our users together. As a project intern, you will have the opportunity to engage in impactful short-term projects that provide you with a glimpse of professional real-world experience. You will gain practical skills through on-the-job learning in a fast-paced work environment and develop a deeper understanding of your career interests. Applications will be reviewed on a rolling basis - we encourage you to apply early. Successful candidates must be able to commit to at least 3 months long internship period.
Responsibilities:
- Assist in the operation of creator events, including campaign design, promotional materials, and event marketing to ensure successful execution.
- Analyze data to help identify trends and insights that can drive program success.
- Collaborate with team members to ensure project goals are met.
- Support the documentation and organization of program materials.
Qualifications
Minimum Qualifications:
- Currently Pursuing an Undergraduate/Master in Marketing, Communications, Business, or a related field.
- Proven skills in data interpretation.
- Proven skills in data process tools (e.g., Excel, SQL, or related tools).
- Strong interest in social media platforms.
- Proven skills in communication and organization.
Preferred Qualifications:
- Proven experience in campaign creation.
By submitting an application for this role, you accept and agree to our global applicant privacy policy, which may be accessed here: https://careers.tiktok.com/legal/privacy
Job Information
Compensation Description (Hourly) - Campus Intern
The hourly rate range for this position in the selected city is $23.75 - $23.75. Benefits may vary depending on the nature of employment and the country work location. Interns have day one access to health insurance, life insurance, wellbeing benefits and more. Interns also receive 10 paid holidays per year and paid sick time (56 hours if hired in first half of year, 40 if hired in second half of year). Interns who are not working 100% remote may also be eligible for housing allowance. The Company reserves the right to modify or change these benefits programs at any time, with or without notice.
For Los Angeles County (unincorporated) Candidates:
Qualified applicants with arrest or conviction records will be considered for employment in accordance with all federal, state, and local laws including the Los Angeles County Fair Chance Ordinance for Employers and the California Fair Chance Act. Our company believes that criminal history may have a direct, adverse and negative relationship on the following job duties, potentially resulting in the withdrawal of the conditional offer of employment:
- Interacting and occasionally having unsupervised contact with internal/external clients and/or colleagues;
- Appropriately handling and managing confidential information including proprietary and trade secret information and access to information technology systems; and
- Exercising sound judgment.
About TikTok
TikTok is the leading destination for short-form mobile video. At TikTok, our mission is to inspire creativity and bring joy. TikTok's global headquarters are in Los Angeles and Singapore, and we also have offices in New York City, London, Dublin, Paris, Berlin, Dubai, Jakarta, Seoul, and Tokyo.
Why Join Us
Inspiring creativity is at the core of TikTok's mission. Our innovative product is built to help people authentically express themselves, discover and connect – and our global, diverse teams make that possible. Together, we create value for our communities, inspire creativity and bring joy - a mission we work towards every day. We strive to do great things with great people. We lead with curiosity, humility, and a desire to make impact in a rapidly growing tech company. Every challenge is an opportunity to learn and innovate as one team. We're resilient and embrace challenges as they come. By constantly iterating and fostering an "Always Day 1" mindset, we achieve meaningful breakthroughs for ourselves, our company, and our users. When we create and grow together, the possibilities are limitless. Join us.
Diversity & Inclusion
TikTok is committed to creating an inclusive space where employees are valued for their skills, experiences, and unique perspectives. Our platform connects people from across the globe and so does our workplace. At TikTok, our mission is to inspire creativity and bring joy. To achieve that goal, we are committed to celebrating our diverse voices and to creating an environment that reflects the many communities we reach. We are passionate about this and hope you are too.
TikTok Accommodation
TikTok is committed to providing reasonable accommodations in our recruitment processes for candidates with disabilities, pregnancy, sincerely held religious beliefs or other reasons protected by applicable laws. If you need assistance or a reasonable accommodation, please reach out to us at https://tinyurl.com/RA-request
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Align your training plan to PM frameworks
J-1 Trainee applications require a structured training plan tied to your field of study or prior work. Map your program objectives to recognized project management methodologies like Agile or PMP-aligned practices to satisfy your designated sponsor's DS-7002 requirements.
Verify the 2-year home residency requirement early
Some J-1 participants in government-funded or skills-list programs must return home for two years before changing status. Confirm with your designated sponsor whether your specific funding source or nationality triggers this requirement before accepting a host offer.
Target host organizations with established J-1 track records
Search for employers who have hosted J-1 Trainees or Research Scholars in operations, strategy, or program management functions. Use Migrate Mate to filter roles by J-1 sponsorship alignment so you reach hosts already familiar with the DS-2019 process.
Benchmark your role against O*NET occupation data
Your designated sponsor will assess whether your host's offered position genuinely fits Project Program Manager duties. Review the O*NET occupation profile for this role to ensure your job description, responsibilities, and required education match the defined standard before submitting documents.
Clarify who bears the sponsor program fees
Designated sponsors charge program administration fees that can run several hundred dollars. Negotiate with your prospective host employer upfront about who covers these costs, since the J-1 sponsor-host agreement often leaves fee responsibility ambiguous until the offer stage.
Document decision-making authority in your work samples
Designated sponsors scrutinize whether a J-1 Trainee role offers genuine skill development rather than routine task execution. Present portfolios, project charters, or performance reviews showing you led cross-functional teams or managed budgets, not just assisted senior managers.
Project Program Manager J-1 Visa: Frequently Asked Questions
Which J-1 program category fits a Project Program Manager role?
Most working professionals pursuing Project Program Manager positions in the United States use the J-1 Trainee category, which suits candidates who have completed a degree within the past 12 months or have at least one year of relevant work experience. Current students may qualify under the Intern category. Research Scholar applies only when the role is embedded in an academic or research institution context.
Who actually sponsors the J-1 visa for this type of role?
The J-1 visa sponsor is a U.S. Department of State-designated organization, not your employer. Organizations like Cultural Vistas or AIPT issue the DS-2019 form and oversee compliance. Your U.S. employer is the host organization. You work for the host, but the designated sponsor holds legal responsibility for your exchange visitor program and reports your status to SEVIS.
How can I find U.S. employers open to hosting J-1 Project Program Managers?
Use Migrate Mate to identify U.S. employers and open roles that align with J-1 Trainee or Research Scholar sponsorship for project and program management functions. Hosts who have worked within the J-1 framework before are significantly easier to engage because they understand the DS-7002 training plan, sponsor fees, and SEVIS reporting obligations that most employers find unfamiliar.
What does the DS-7002 training plan require for a program management position?
The DS-7002 must describe specific learning objectives tied to project or program management skills you will develop, the supervision structure, and evaluation checkpoints. Generic job descriptions are rejected. Your designated sponsor will require you and your host employer to document concrete phases, such as leading a project lifecycle, managing stakeholder communications, or applying risk assessment frameworks, with measurable milestones.
Can a Project Program Manager on J-1 status change employers mid-program?
Changing host employers during an active J-1 program is not straightforward. The designated sponsor must approve any host transfer, and the new host must sign an amended DS-7002 and meet the same eligibility criteria as the original host. If the new role differs significantly from the approved training plan, your designated sponsor may require a new program application rather than a simple transfer, which resets timelines.