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Application Development Manager roles qualify for TN visa sponsorship under the USMCA treaty's Computer Systems Analyst category, covering professionals who lead software development teams and manage application lifecycles. Canadian citizens can apply at the border or a U.S. consulate without a cap. Mexican citizens face an annual allocation limit.
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About the Role:
As a CBRE Application Development Manager, you will oversee a team responsible for the design, development, and execution of small and basic databases, information systems, and software applications.
This job is part of the Application Development job function. They are responsible for providing application software development services and technical support to company projects and initiatives.
What You’ll Do:
- Provide formal supervision to employees. Monitor the training and development of staff. Conduct performance evaluations and coaching; oversee the recruiting and hiring of new employees.
- Coordinate and manage the team's daily activities. Establish work schedules, assign tasks, and cross-train staff. Set and track staff and department deadlines; mentor and coach as needed.
- Enable the team to better leverage technology and data to deliver client solutions and drive operational efficiency.
- Assist with the deployment of change and drive product adoption. Ensure products deliver the greatest possible user benefit.
- Work with business partners to develop strategic department initiatives. Embed strong data governance across the department and verify proper data management is available.
- Draft investment cases for funding approval. Track and report planned benefits.
- Confirm that development projects match business needs and requirements.
- Lead by example and model behaviors that are consistent with CBRE RISE values. Influence parties of shared interests to reach an agreement.
- Apply knowledge of own discipline and how own discipline integrates with others to achieve team and departmental objectives.
- Identify, troubleshoot, and resolve day-to-day and moderately complex issues which may or may not be evident in existing systems and processes.
What You’ll Need:
- Bachelor's Degree preferred with 3-5 years of relevant experience. In lieu of a degree, a combination of experience and education will be considered.
- Experience in the areas of staffing, selection, training, development, coaching, mentoring, measuring, appraising, and rewarding performance and retention preferred.
- Ability to guide the exchange of sensitive, complicated, and difficult information, convey performance expectations and handle problems.
- Leadership skills to motivate team impact on quality, efficiency, and effectiveness of the job discipline and department.
- In-depth knowledge of Microsoft Office products. Examples include Word, Excel, Outlook, etc.
- Extensive organizational skills with a strong inquisitive mindset.
- Advanced math skills. Ability to calculate difficult figures such as percentages, fractions, and other financial related calculations.
Equal Employment Opportunity: CBRE is an equal opportunity employer that values diversity. We have a long-standing commitment to providing equal employment opportunity to all qualified applicants regardless of race, color, religion, national origin, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, pregnancy, age, citizenship, marital status, disability, veteran status, political belief, or any other basis protected by applicable law.
Candidate Accommodations: CBRE values the differences of all current and prospective employees and recognizes how every employee contributes to our company’s success. CBRE provides reasonable accommodations in job application procedures for individuals with disabilities. If you require assistance due to a disability in the application or recruitment process, please submit a request via email at recruitingaccommodations@cbre.com or via telephone at +1 866 225 3099 (U.S.) and +1 866 388 4346 (Canada).

About the Role:
As a CBRE Application Development Manager, you will oversee a team responsible for the design, development, and execution of small and basic databases, information systems, and software applications.
This job is part of the Application Development job function. They are responsible for providing application software development services and technical support to company projects and initiatives.
What You’ll Do:
- Provide formal supervision to employees. Monitor the training and development of staff. Conduct performance evaluations and coaching; oversee the recruiting and hiring of new employees.
- Coordinate and manage the team's daily activities. Establish work schedules, assign tasks, and cross-train staff. Set and track staff and department deadlines; mentor and coach as needed.
- Enable the team to better leverage technology and data to deliver client solutions and drive operational efficiency.
- Assist with the deployment of change and drive product adoption. Ensure products deliver the greatest possible user benefit.
- Work with business partners to develop strategic department initiatives. Embed strong data governance across the department and verify proper data management is available.
- Draft investment cases for funding approval. Track and report planned benefits.
- Confirm that development projects match business needs and requirements.
- Lead by example and model behaviors that are consistent with CBRE RISE values. Influence parties of shared interests to reach an agreement.
- Apply knowledge of own discipline and how own discipline integrates with others to achieve team and departmental objectives.
- Identify, troubleshoot, and resolve day-to-day and moderately complex issues which may or may not be evident in existing systems and processes.
What You’ll Need:
- Bachelor's Degree preferred with 3-5 years of relevant experience. In lieu of a degree, a combination of experience and education will be considered.
- Experience in the areas of staffing, selection, training, development, coaching, mentoring, measuring, appraising, and rewarding performance and retention preferred.
- Ability to guide the exchange of sensitive, complicated, and difficult information, convey performance expectations and handle problems.
- Leadership skills to motivate team impact on quality, efficiency, and effectiveness of the job discipline and department.
- In-depth knowledge of Microsoft Office products. Examples include Word, Excel, Outlook, etc.
- Extensive organizational skills with a strong inquisitive mindset.
- Advanced math skills. Ability to calculate difficult figures such as percentages, fractions, and other financial related calculations.
Equal Employment Opportunity: CBRE is an equal opportunity employer that values diversity. We have a long-standing commitment to providing equal employment opportunity to all qualified applicants regardless of race, color, religion, national origin, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, pregnancy, age, citizenship, marital status, disability, veteran status, political belief, or any other basis protected by applicable law.
Candidate Accommodations: CBRE values the differences of all current and prospective employees and recognizes how every employee contributes to our company’s success. CBRE provides reasonable accommodations in job application procedures for individuals with disabilities. If you require assistance due to a disability in the application or recruitment process, please submit a request via email at recruitingaccommodations@cbre.com or via telephone at +1 866 225 3099 (U.S.) and +1 866 388 4346 (Canada).
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Get Access To All JobsTips for Finding TN Visa Sponsorship as an Application Development Manager
Frame your credentials around USMCA categories
Your degree must align with Computer Systems Analyst or a directly related field. A software engineering or computer science degree supports your case best. Unrelated majors combined with a management-only title can draw extra scrutiny at the port of entry.
Target employers with recent visa filings
Not every tech employer knows the TN process for management-level roles. Prioritize companies with recent visa filing experience, since they already have internal HR workflows and won't delay your start date. Employers experienced with work visa sponsorship typically understand the support letter requirements and port-of-entry procedures that make TN applications efficient.
Get your offer letter to name technical duties explicitly
CBP officers approve TN status based on job duties, not just title. An offer letter that lists only managerial responsibilities like budgets and headcount can trigger a denial. Ensure it describes application architecture oversight, technical decision-making, and system design work.
Use Migrate Mate to find sponsoring employers fast
Searching generic job boards surfaces roles without any signal on sponsorship willingness. Migrate Mate filters specifically for TN-eligible Application Development Manager openings, so you're applying to employers already prepared to support your status.
Prepare your TN documentation before accepting an offer
Canadian citizens can request TN status at a U.S. land border or preclearance airport with same-day decisions. Have your degree transcripts, a compliant offer letter, and proof of Canadian citizenship ready before you negotiate a start date with any employer.
Clarify who files what before your start date
Unlike H-1B, TN status doesn't always require employer-filed petitions. Canadians can self-present at the border, but Mexican citizens must have their employer file Form I-129 with USCIS in advance. Confirm which process applies and align your timeline accordingly.
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Find Application Development Manager JobsApplication Development Manager TN Visa: Frequently Asked Questions
Does an Application Development Manager role qualify for TN visa status?
Yes, if your duties include technical work like designing application architectures, overseeing system integrations, or directing software development processes. The role must fit USMCA's Computer Systems Analyst category. Purely administrative management roles focused on budgets and personnel without technical responsibilities are harder to qualify. Your offer letter's duty description is the deciding factor CBP officers review.
How does TN visa sponsorship compare to H-1B for this role?
TN is significantly more practical for Application Development Manager positions. There's no annual lottery, no cap for Canadians, and Canadians can get same-day approval at a U.S. port of entry. H-1B requires employer sponsorship months in advance, goes through a random lottery, and has a long adjudication timeline. TN status also renews indefinitely as long as you maintain a qualifying job offer.
Can I find Application Development Manager jobs with TN sponsorship on Migrate Mate?
Yes. Migrate Mate is built specifically for Canadian and Mexican professionals seeking TN-eligible roles in the United States. You can search Application Development Manager openings filtered by TN sponsorship, so you're connecting with employers who already understand the visa category and won't require you to educate their HR team from scratch.
What documents do I need to apply for TN status as a Canadian applicant?
You need a valid Canadian passport, a detailed offer letter from a U.S. employer specifying your technical duties, your educational credentials (degree and transcripts), and payment for the border filing fee. Some officers also request proof of Canadian citizenship separately from your passport. Having a credentials evaluation on hand is useful if your degree is from outside Canada or the U.S.
How long does TN status last and can it be renewed for this role?
TN status is granted in three-year increments and can be renewed indefinitely. There's no maximum number of renewals, so you can stay in TN status for an Application Development Manager role as long as you hold a qualifying job offer. Renewals for Canadians can happen at a port of entry or through USCIS. Mexican citizens must renew through USCIS using Form I-129.
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