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AI Program Manager roles qualify for TN visa sponsorship under the USMCA's Computer Systems Analyst category when the position requires analyzing and managing AI systems, workflows, or technical programs. Canadian citizens can apply at the border or a U.S. consulate without a cap. Mexican citizens require consular processing with a limited annual allocation.
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Carrier Global Corporation, global leader in intelligent climate and energy solutions, is committed to creating innovations that bring comfort, safety and sustainability to life. Through cutting-edge advancements in climate solutions such as temperature control, air quality and transportation, we improve lives, empower critical industries and ensure safe transport of food, lifesaving medicines and more. Since inventing modern air conditioning in 1902, we lead with purpose: enhancing the lives we live and the world we share. We continue to lead because of our world-class, inclusive workforce that puts the customer at the center of everything we do. For more information, visit corporate.carrier.com or follow on Carrier social media at @Carrier.
About this role
The AI Program Manager will lead a team of intermediate to experienced Digital Program Management professionals. Sets objectives and manages planning, organizing, and controlling resources/processes to achieve project/program objectives within scope, time, quality, and budget constraints.
Key Responsibilities
Program Strategy & Planning
- Define AI program roadmaps aligned with business objectives.
- Develop program charters, milestones, and measurable success metrics (KPIs/OKRs).
- Identify dependencies, risks, and mitigation strategies.
Cross-Functional Leadership
- Coordinate across Data Science, ML Engineering, Product, Legal, Compliance, and IT teams.
- Facilitate stakeholder alignment between technical and non-technical leaders.
- Manage vendor and third-party AI solution partnerships.
Execution & Delivery
- Oversee end-to-end AI lifecycle: problem definition, data preparation, model development, deployment, monitoring.
- Implement Agile or hybrid delivery frameworks.
- Ensure production readiness, scalability, and governance.
Stakeholder Communication
- Provide executive-level updates on AI program progress.
- Translate technical concepts into business impact narratives.
- Partner with AI adoption and change management team to drive adoption across the organization.
Required Qualifications
- Bachelor’s degree
- 5+ years of program/project management experience.
- 2+ years managing AI/ML or data-driven initiatives.
Preferred Qualifications
- Master’s degree in Computer Science, Engineering, Data Science, Business, or related field.
- Strong understanding of AI lifecycle.
- ML/LLMOps concepts, Cloud platforms (AWS, Azure, or GCP).
- Experience with Agile, Scrum, SAFe, or similar methodologies.
Pay Range
The annual salary for this position is between $96,000.00 - $192,000.00 annually. Factors which may affect pay within this range include, but are not limited to, skills, education, experience, and other unique qualifications of the successful candidate.
Other Compensation
This position is entitled to short-term cash incentives, subject to plan requirements.
Benefits
Employees are eligible for benefits, including:
- Health Care Benefits: Medical, Dental, Vision; Wellness incentives
- Retirement Benefits
- Time off and Leave: Paid vacation days, up to 15 days; paid sick days, up to 5 days; paid personal leave, up to 5 days; paid holidays, up to 13 days; birth and adoption leave; parental leave; family and medical leave; bereavement leave; jury duty leave; military leave; purchased vacation
- Disability: Short-term and long-term disability
- Life Insurance and Accidental Death and Dismemberment
- Tax-Advantaged Accounts: Health Savings Account; Health Care Spending Account; Dependent Care Spending Account
- Tuition Assistance
To learn more about our benefits offering, please click here.
Carrier EEO Statement and Accommodations Process
Carrier is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, disability or veteran status or any other applicable state or federal protected class. Carrier provides affirmative action in employment for qualified individuals with a Disability and Protected Veterans in compliance with section 503 of Rehabilitation Act and the Vietnam Era Veterans' Readjustment Assistance Act.
If you require a reasonable accommodation to complete the application process, participate in an interview, or otherwise engage in the hiring process, please contact us at Carrier.Recruiting@carrier.com. We will make every effort to meet your needs in accordance with applicable laws.
Application Deadline
Applications will be accepted for at least 3 days from Job Posting Date: 10 April 2026.
Job Applicant's Privacy Notice
Please click on the link to review the Job Applicant Privacy Notice.
About Carrier
Carrier Global Corporation, global leader in intelligent climate and energy solutions, is committed to creating innovations that bring comfort, safety and sustainability to life. Through cutting-edge advancements in climate solutions such as temperature control, air quality and transportation, we improve lives, empower critical industries and ensure safe transport of food, lifesaving medicines and more. Since inventing modern air conditioning in 1902, we lead with purpose: enhancing the lives we live and the world we share. We continue to lead because of our world-class, inclusive workforce that puts the customer at the center of everything we do. For more information, visit corporate.carrier.com or follow on Carrier social media at @Carrier.
About this role
The AI Program Manager will lead a team of intermediate to experienced Digital Program Management professionals. Sets objectives and manages planning, organizing, and controlling resources/processes to achieve project/program objectives within scope, time, quality, and budget constraints.
Key Responsibilities
Program Strategy & Planning
- Define AI program roadmaps aligned with business objectives.
- Develop program charters, milestones, and measurable success metrics (KPIs/OKRs).
- Identify dependencies, risks, and mitigation strategies.
Cross-Functional Leadership
- Coordinate across Data Science, ML Engineering, Product, Legal, Compliance, and IT teams.
- Facilitate stakeholder alignment between technical and non-technical leaders.
- Manage vendor and third-party AI solution partnerships.
Execution & Delivery
- Oversee end-to-end AI lifecycle: problem definition, data preparation, model development, deployment, monitoring.
- Implement Agile or hybrid delivery frameworks.
- Ensure production readiness, scalability, and governance.
Stakeholder Communication
- Provide executive-level updates on AI program progress.
- Translate technical concepts into business impact narratives.
- Partner with AI adoption and change management team to drive adoption across the organization.
Required Qualifications
- Bachelor’s degree
- 5+ years of program/project management experience.
- 2+ years managing AI/ML or data-driven initiatives.
Preferred Qualifications
- Master’s degree in Computer Science, Engineering, Data Science, Business, or related field.
- Strong understanding of AI lifecycle.
- ML/LLMOps concepts, Cloud platforms (AWS, Azure, or GCP).
- Experience with Agile, Scrum, SAFe, or similar methodologies.
Pay Range
The annual salary for this position is between $96,000.00 - $192,000.00 annually. Factors which may affect pay within this range include, but are not limited to, skills, education, experience, and other unique qualifications of the successful candidate.
Other Compensation
This position is entitled to short-term cash incentives, subject to plan requirements.
Benefits
Employees are eligible for benefits, including:
- Health Care Benefits: Medical, Dental, Vision; Wellness incentives
- Retirement Benefits
- Time off and Leave: Paid vacation days, up to 15 days; paid sick days, up to 5 days; paid personal leave, up to 5 days; paid holidays, up to 13 days; birth and adoption leave; parental leave; family and medical leave; bereavement leave; jury duty leave; military leave; purchased vacation
- Disability: Short-term and long-term disability
- Life Insurance and Accidental Death and Dismemberment
- Tax-Advantaged Accounts: Health Savings Account; Health Care Spending Account; Dependent Care Spending Account
- Tuition Assistance
To learn more about our benefits offering, please click here.
Carrier EEO Statement and Accommodations Process
Carrier is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, disability or veteran status or any other applicable state or federal protected class. Carrier provides affirmative action in employment for qualified individuals with a Disability and Protected Veterans in compliance with section 503 of Rehabilitation Act and the Vietnam Era Veterans' Readjustment Assistance Act.
If you require a reasonable accommodation to complete the application process, participate in an interview, or otherwise engage in the hiring process, please contact us at Carrier.Recruiting@carrier.com. We will make every effort to meet your needs in accordance with applicable laws.
Application Deadline
Applications will be accepted for at least 3 days from Job Posting Date: 10 April 2026.
Job Applicant's Privacy Notice
Please click on the link to review the Job Applicant Privacy Notice.
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Get Access To All JobsTips for Finding TN Visa Sponsorship as an AI Program Manager
Align your credentials to Computer Systems Analyst
TN sponsorship for AI Program Manager roles hinges on qualifying under the Computer Systems Analyst category. Your degree must be in computer science, information systems, or a closely related field. A business degree alone will not support a TN petition for this role.
Document your AI systems scope before applying
Employers must show your role involves analyzing or managing AI-driven systems, not just coordinating teams. Gather performance reviews, project charters, or org charts that demonstrate direct technical oversight of AI infrastructure or automation workflows before you approach sponsoring employers.
Target employers with active AI infrastructure teams
Focus on companies running internal AI platforms, not just those using off-the-shelf tools. Employers with dedicated machine learning or AI engineering teams are far more likely to have HR and legal processes already set up for TN sponsorship for technical program management roles.
Use Migrate Mate to find TN-ready AI employers
Search Migrate Mate to identify employers actively hiring AI Program Managers with TN visa sponsorship. The platform surfaces roles from companies with verified sponsorship history, so you spend less time cold-applying to employers unfamiliar with the TN category.
Request a support letter that names the TN category
Once you have an offer, ask your employer to draft a support letter that explicitly states the role qualifies under Computer Systems Analyst. CBP officers make same-day TN decisions at the border, so vague job descriptions or missing category references are common causes of denial for Canadians.
Understand Mexican applicants face consular scheduling delays
Mexican citizens cannot use land-border processing for TN status and must attend a U.S. consulate interview. Build at least six to eight weeks into your start-date negotiation to account for appointment availability, document preparation, and administrative processing time.
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Find AI Program Manager JobsAI Program Manager TN Visa: Frequently Asked Questions
Does an AI Program Manager role qualify for TN visa sponsorship?
It can, but the classification depends on how the role is defined. TN visas for this job title are typically approved under the Computer Systems Analyst category, which requires the position to involve analyzing, designing, or managing computer-based systems. Roles that are purely operational or people-management focused without a direct AI systems component may not qualify. Your employer's support letter needs to clearly articulate the technical scope of the work.
How does the TN visa compare to H-1B for AI Program Manager positions?
The TN visa has no annual lottery and no numerical cap for Canadian citizens, meaning you can apply any time a qualifying offer exists. H-1B selection is lottery-based and limited to 85,000 slots per fiscal year, with registrations far exceeding that number. For Mexican citizens, TN does carry a limited annual allocation, but it still avoids the lottery. TN also processes faster, with Canadian citizens approved at the border in a single appointment.
What documents does a Canadian AI Program Manager need for TN processing at the border?
You need a valid Canadian passport, a detailed employer support letter specifying the role qualifies under Computer Systems Analyst, and evidence of your qualifying credentials such as a university degree in a relevant field. Transcripts, a copy of your offer letter, and any technical certifications that reinforce your AI systems expertise strengthen the package. CBP makes same-day decisions, so every document should be organized and easy to reference.
Where can I find AI Program Manager jobs that already offer TN visa sponsorship?
Migrate Mate is built specifically for Canadian and Mexican professionals seeking U.S. jobs with TN visa sponsorship. Searching on Migrate Mate filters to employers who are already set up to sponsor TN workers, which saves time compared to applying broadly and discovering sponsorship limitations late in the process. The platform includes AI Program Manager roles categorized under relevant TN-eligible occupations.
Can I switch employers on a TN visa as an AI Program Manager?
Yes, but each new employer requires a new TN authorization. There is no portability mechanism like H-1B portability under AC21. Canadian citizens can process a new TN at the border when starting with the new employer, while Mexican citizens must schedule a new consulate appointment. You should not start work with the new employer until the new TN is approved, so coordinate your transition timeline carefully with both parties.
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