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Senior SAP Consultant roles in the United States are accessible to international professionals through J-1 visa sponsorship under the Trainee or Specialist program category. Designated sponsor organizations issue your DS-2019, while the U.S. host company provides structured on-the-job training in SAP modules, enterprise systems, or implementation methodology.
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INTRODUCTION
At Instructure, we believe in the power of people to grow and succeed throughout their lives. Our goal is to amplify that power by creating intuitive products that simplify learning and personal development, facilitate meaningful relationships, and inspire people to go further in their education and careers. We do this by giving smart, creative, passionate people opportunities to create awesome. And that's where you come in: We are looking for a Senior Learning Consultant II (Dedicated) to join our Learning Services Dedicated Consulting team and support large institutions across markets including K12, Higher Ed, Business & Government. As a Senior Learning Consultant, you will deepen and elevate client use of Instructure products—driving adoption, organizational transformation, and impactful learning outcomes—through project management, change leadership, customized consultation, resource development, pedagogical expertise, and hands-on targeted coaching. You will play a vital role leading positive change, enhancing learner engagement, and tailoring both the content and the customer experience to meet specific institutional goals.
ROLE AND RESPONSIBILITIES
- Build and maintain strong relationships with key stakeholders to understand and prioritize their needs, providing exceptional value and a positive consulting experience.
- Collaborate with stakeholders to create and execute detailed communication, training, and engagement plans.
- Provide change leadership using the Instructure Success Model to support client vision and institutional goals.
- Analyze data to align efforts with client objectives, track impact, identify challenges, and recommend targeted strategies for success.
- Mentor and motivate institution leaders, faculty, designers, and staff, inspiring educators to achieve measurable success with Instructure products.
- Customize deliverables to client use cases, goals, and plans; design and facilitate effective consulting sessions connecting product usage to best instructional practices.
- Follow up after sessions to monitor progress and ensure continued success.
- Work cross-functionally with Instructure teams and customers to optimize product usage across organizations.
- Tackle a variety of tasks to support client rollout while upholding internal procedures, security/privacy protocols, and institutional policies.
- Travel as needed to support on-site rollout and implementation.
- Understand business functions, identify support needs, and recommend additional consulting when necessary.
- Develop actionable insights and solutions using critical thinking, research, and problem-solving skills.
- Build capacity at client sites for sustainable success after the consulting period ends.
- Lead team subject matter experts, improve workflows, update documentation, support use of AI-driven knowledge base, and communicate changes effectively.
- Develop foundational knowledge of revenue, forecasting, and budgeting concepts.
- Serve as a liaison between dedicated and flexible learning consultant services.
- Update team resources in line with branding, style guides, and product updates.
- Project manage key team or departmental projects.
BASIC QUALIFICATIONS
- Minimum 5 years of Instructure product experience, with demonstrated ability to create engaging Canvas courses that are responsive, accessible, and inclusive.
- At least 1 year of experience with other Instructure tools.
- At least 1 year in an educational leadership position managing a team using an LMS for pedagogical purposes (more preferred).
- Experience leading change, building relationships, and driving technology adoption at a large organization.
- Minimum 1 year of professional development creation/delivery for educators.
- Minimum 3 years of teaching experience, including with digital learning environments.
- Current knowledge of technology adoption, professional development strategies, and edtech best practices.
- Impeccable executive presence and superior verbal/written communication and interpersonal skills.
- Strong creative thinking, problem-solving, and attention to detail; ability to elicit cooperation among stakeholders at all levels.
- Effective task prioritization and execution in high-pressure/ambiguous environments.
- Experience delivering high-quality professional presentations.
- Proactive and flexible approach to project changes and new challenges.
- Bachelor’s degree in Instructional Technology or equivalent required; Master’s in Educational Leadership or Instructional Technology preferred.
- Willingness to travel to client sites as needed, including possible extended on-site engagements.
COMPENSATION
- Compensation Range: $94K - $124K
BENEFITS
We offer competitive, meaningful benefits in every country where we operate. While they vary by location, here's a general idea of what you can expect:
- Competitive compensation, plus all full-time employees participate in our ownership program - because everyone should have a stake in our success.
- Flexible work culture. Our remote, hybrid and in-office collaboration spaces vary by role, team and location.
- Generous time off, including local holidays and our annual “Dim the Lights” period in late December, when teams are encouraged to step back and recharge based on departmental needs.
- Comprehensive wellness programs and mental health support.
- Annual learning and development stipends to support your growth.
- The technology and tools you need to do your best work.
- Motivosity employee recognition program.
- A culture rooted in inclusivity, support, and meaningful connection.
We believe in hiring great people and treating them right. The more diverse we are, the better our ideas and outcomes.
Instructure is an Equal Opportunity Employer. We comply with applicable employment and anti-discrimination laws in every country where we operate. All employees must pass a background check as part of the hiring process. To help protect our teams and systems, we’ve implemented identity verification measures. Candidates may be asked to verify their legal name, current physical location, and provide a valid contact number and residential address, in accordance with local data privacy laws. Any attempt to misrepresent personal or professional information will result in disqualification.
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Get Access To All JobsTips for Finding J-1 Visa Sponsorship as a Senior Sap Consultant
Align your credentials to J-1 Trainee requirements
The J-1 Trainee category requires a degree plus one year of relevant foreign work experience, or five years of field experience without a degree. Document your SAP project history, certifications, and implementation scope before approaching any host employer.
Target host employers with active SAP practices
Focus on U.S. companies running large-scale SAP S/4HANA migrations or managed services contracts. These engagements justify a structured Trainee or Specialist program because they require documented knowledge transfer, which satisfies DOL training plan requirements.
Search J-1 compatible SAP roles on Migrate Mate
Use Migrate Mate to filter Senior SAP Consultant positions at host employers open to J-1 program structures. Filtering by role and sponsorship type saves significant time compared to screening general job postings that rarely specify J-1 compatibility.
Negotiate a written training plan before accepting offers
Your designated sponsor requires a completed DS-7002 Training/Internship Placement Plan signed by your host employer. Confirm the employer understands this obligation before you accept an offer, since unsigned or vague training plans are the most common cause of DS-2019 delays.
Check whether your role triggers the two-year home residency requirement
Government-funded training programs and certain specialties trigger a two-year home country residency requirement under INA Section 212(e). Confirm with your designated sponsor whether your SAP training arrangement qualifies for a waiver before you sign anything.
Verify your host employer's legal ability to sign program documents
Not every U.S. company can serve as a J-1 host. The employer must be willing to submit worksite verification documents, provide appropriate supervision, and cooperate with your designated sponsor's compliance monitoring throughout the program period.
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Find Senior Sap Consultant JobsSenior Sap Consultant J-1 Visa: Frequently Asked Questions
Which J-1 program category applies to Senior SAP Consultant roles?
Most Senior SAP Consultant positions fall under the J-1 Trainee or Specialist category. Trainee applies if you hold a relevant degree plus at least one year of foreign work experience, or five years of SAP-related experience without a degree. Specialist applies to professionals with expertise in a field not widely available in the United States, which can fit highly specialized SAP module or industry solution work.
Who actually sponsors the J-1 visa for a Senior SAP Consultant?
The visa sponsor is a U.S. Department of State-designated organization such as Cultural Vistas, AIPT, or CIEE, not your hiring employer. The designated sponsor issues your DS-2019 form, administers the program, and monitors compliance. Your host employer is the U.S. company where you work, but they are not the legal visa sponsor under the J-1 framework.
How do I find U.S. employers open to hosting J-1 SAP professionals?
Most standard job postings don't specify J-1 host compatibility, so general searches are inefficient. Migrate Mate lets you filter Senior SAP Consultant roles at employers that align with J-1 program structures, giving you a targeted list without manually vetting hundreds of postings that were never written with international candidates in mind.
Can a Senior SAP Consultant on J-1 status switch host employers mid-program?
Changing host employers during an active J-1 program requires your designated sponsor's approval and a new or amended DS-7002 training plan signed by the incoming employer. The new host must agree to all sponsoring organization compliance requirements. Starting the transfer process late, or without sponsor involvement, puts your J-1 status at risk.
Does the two-year home residency requirement affect SAP Consultants on J-1 visas?
It can. The two-year home residency requirement under INA Section 212(e) applies when training is financed by a foreign government, by a U.S. government agency, or when the skill is on the State Department's Exchange Visitor Skills List for your home country. Your designated sponsor will determine whether your specific program triggers the requirement. A waiver is possible but involves a separate application process.
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