TN Visa Program Development Manager Jobs
Program Development Manager roles qualify for TN visa sponsorship under USMCA's management consultant category when the position involves planning, directing, and evaluating organizational programs. Canadian citizens can secure TN status by presenting documentation at the U.S. border or a port of entry. Mexican nationals apply through a U.S. consulate. Employers prepare a support letter to facilitate your TN application—no government filing is required.
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Get Access To All JobsWhat success looks like in this role:
- Serves as counsel for an assigned departmental or functional area, or within a defined area of law.
- With guidance from senior lawyers, provides legal advice and counsel to management and associates on a range of corporate and business issues.
- With guidance from senior lawyers, engages with business leaders to understand direction, changes and objectives; provides advice on potential legal issues or challenges.
- Enforces Legal policies and procedures.
- With guidance or in partnership with senior lawyers, presents training to internal clients on specified legal topics.
- Collaborates with supported Finance & Accounting, Sales & Sales Excellence, Corporate Operations, Engineering / Product Development, Marketing & Communications and/or others, to ensure that product offerings, business dealings and agreements are legally compliant and protective of the company’s interests.
May provide service and advice within or across areas described below.
- Works with supported stakeholders, helping ensure their understanding of and support for internal checks, controls and related governance standards.
- Supports all governance functions and creation of public filings.
- Supports entity management and maintenance.
- Monitors legislative and agency pronouncements, publications and activities.
- Assists in researching, tracking and updating privacy and data regulation related notices, policies, standards, guidelines and processes.
- Works with internal teams to understand business objectives and address potential privacy issues and considerations.
- Advises internal teams to ensure compliance with privacy regulations.
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Assists with development of public policy-related position papers, presentations and other documentation.
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Participates in new product development process reviews to ascertain compliance with IP policies and methodologies, and to develop IP for the organization.
- Participates in patent searches and evaluations in support of new product development.
- Supports efforts to evaluate potential third-party infringement of Unisys IP.
- Supports senior lawyers in IP disputes and litigation.
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Participates in trademark searches in support of new marks/rebranding.
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Engages with HR teams and management to understand and help address a variety of employment and labor issues, including recruiting, hiring, associate relations, equal employment opportunity compliance and issues associated with contingent workers.
- Supports broader organizational policy development, evaluation and related initiatives from an employment law / legal perspective.
- Supports efforts to address disputes within designated area of responsibility, working with outside counsel and internal teams.
- Supports internal investigations and manages administrative matters associated with litigation.
- Participates in / support subpoena response.
- Maintains accurate reporting of all in-house litigation, disputes, subpoenas and bankruptcy including upcoming deadlines, matter statuses, opening and closing and each matter submitted to outside counsel, defense matters, and judgements sent to collection.
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Supports eDiscovery functions for cases.
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Helps draft, negotiate and interpret commercial contracts.
- In partnership with more senior counsel, reviews, advises on and negotiates a variety of commercial contracts, including contracts covering software licensing, SaaS, professional services and online terms and conditions.
- Partners with internal business associates to develop and execute action plans to resolve issues presented in contract negotiations.
- Provides advice on operational legal topics, including data strategy and data licensing.
You will be successful in this role if you have:
- BA/BS degree
- US Law Degree and 5-7 years’ relevant experience OR equivalent combination of education and experience
- Public Sector experience required
- Technology Industry experience preferred
This role may require access to export-controlled commodities and technology. Therefore, to conform to U.S. export control regulations, applicant should be eligible for any required authorizations from the U.S. Government.
Unisys is proud to be an equal opportunity employer that considers all qualified applicants without regard to age, caste, citizenship, color, disability, family medical history, family status, ethnicity, gender, gender expression, gender identity, genetic information, marital status, national origin, parental status, pregnancy, race, religion, sex, sexual orientation, transgender status, veteran status or any other category protected by law.
This commitment includes our efforts to provide for all those who seek to express interest in employment the opportunity to participate without barriers. If you are a US job seeker unable to review the job opportunities herein, or cannot otherwise complete your expression of interest, without additional assistance and would like to discuss a request for reasonable accommodation, please contact our Global Recruiting organization at GlobalRecruiting@unisys.com or alternatively Toll Free: 888-560-1782 (Prompt 4). US job seekers can find more information about Unisys’ EEO commitment here.
What success looks like in this role:
- Serves as counsel for an assigned departmental or functional area, or within a defined area of law.
- With guidance from senior lawyers, provides legal advice and counsel to management and associates on a range of corporate and business issues.
- With guidance from senior lawyers, engages with business leaders to understand direction, changes and objectives; provides advice on potential legal issues or challenges.
- Enforces Legal policies and procedures.
- With guidance or in partnership with senior lawyers, presents training to internal clients on specified legal topics.
- Collaborates with supported Finance & Accounting, Sales & Sales Excellence, Corporate Operations, Engineering / Product Development, Marketing & Communications and/or others, to ensure that product offerings, business dealings and agreements are legally compliant and protective of the company’s interests.
May provide service and advice within or across areas described below.
- Works with supported stakeholders, helping ensure their understanding of and support for internal checks, controls and related governance standards.
- Supports all governance functions and creation of public filings.
- Supports entity management and maintenance.
- Monitors legislative and agency pronouncements, publications and activities.
- Assists in researching, tracking and updating privacy and data regulation related notices, policies, standards, guidelines and processes.
- Works with internal teams to understand business objectives and address potential privacy issues and considerations.
- Advises internal teams to ensure compliance with privacy regulations.
-
Assists with development of public policy-related position papers, presentations and other documentation.
-
Participates in new product development process reviews to ascertain compliance with IP policies and methodologies, and to develop IP for the organization.
- Participates in patent searches and evaluations in support of new product development.
- Supports efforts to evaluate potential third-party infringement of Unisys IP.
- Supports senior lawyers in IP disputes and litigation.
-
Participates in trademark searches in support of new marks/rebranding.
-
Engages with HR teams and management to understand and help address a variety of employment and labor issues, including recruiting, hiring, associate relations, equal employment opportunity compliance and issues associated with contingent workers.
- Supports broader organizational policy development, evaluation and related initiatives from an employment law / legal perspective.
- Supports efforts to address disputes within designated area of responsibility, working with outside counsel and internal teams.
- Supports internal investigations and manages administrative matters associated with litigation.
- Participates in / support subpoena response.
- Maintains accurate reporting of all in-house litigation, disputes, subpoenas and bankruptcy including upcoming deadlines, matter statuses, opening and closing and each matter submitted to outside counsel, defense matters, and judgements sent to collection.
-
Supports eDiscovery functions for cases.
-
Helps draft, negotiate and interpret commercial contracts.
- In partnership with more senior counsel, reviews, advises on and negotiates a variety of commercial contracts, including contracts covering software licensing, SaaS, professional services and online terms and conditions.
- Partners with internal business associates to develop and execute action plans to resolve issues presented in contract negotiations.
- Provides advice on operational legal topics, including data strategy and data licensing.
You will be successful in this role if you have:
- BA/BS degree
- US Law Degree and 5-7 years’ relevant experience OR equivalent combination of education and experience
- Public Sector experience required
- Technology Industry experience preferred
This role may require access to export-controlled commodities and technology. Therefore, to conform to U.S. export control regulations, applicant should be eligible for any required authorizations from the U.S. Government.
Unisys is proud to be an equal opportunity employer that considers all qualified applicants without regard to age, caste, citizenship, color, disability, family medical history, family status, ethnicity, gender, gender expression, gender identity, genetic information, marital status, national origin, parental status, pregnancy, race, religion, sex, sexual orientation, transgender status, veteran status or any other category protected by law.
This commitment includes our efforts to provide for all those who seek to express interest in employment the opportunity to participate without barriers. If you are a US job seeker unable to review the job opportunities herein, or cannot otherwise complete your expression of interest, without additional assistance and would like to discuss a request for reasonable accommodation, please contact our Global Recruiting organization at GlobalRecruiting@unisys.com or alternatively Toll Free: 888-560-1782 (Prompt 4). US job seekers can find more information about Unisys’ EEO commitment here.
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Get Access To All JobsTips for Finding TN Visa Sponsorship as a Program Development Manager
Align your credentials to management consultant
TN visas don't have a Program Development Manager category, so your offer letter must frame the role under management consultant. Your degree in business administration, public administration, or a related field must visibly connect to program planning and evaluation duties.
Target employers with recent visa filing experience
Employers with recent visa filings for H-1B visa or other work visa categories already understand visa sponsorship procedures. Prioritize organizations in healthcare systems, nonprofits, and government contractors, where program development roles are structurally common and employers have demonstrated experience sponsoring work visas. For Canadian applicants, these employers will be familiar with supporting TN visa presentations at the U.S. port of entry; for Mexican applicants, they'll understand the consulate application process.
Search TN-sponsored roles through Migrate Mate
Filter your Program Development Manager job search using Migrate Mate, which surfaces roles from employers with recent visa filings and experience sponsoring work visas. This helps you focus on organizations that understand visa sponsorship processes and are likely equipped to support your TN application.
Get your offer letter language reviewed before crossing
Canadian applicants presenting TN paperwork at a port of entry need an offer letter that explicitly describes management consultant duties. CBP officers assess the letter on the spot, so vague language around 'program oversight' without specific consulting activities can result in a denial.
Prepare a credential evaluation if your degree is foreign
If your degree is from a Mexican or Canadian institution not immediately recognizable to a U.S. employer or CBP officer, a NACES-member credential evaluation confirms bachelor's equivalency. This is especially relevant for Mexican nationals whose transcripts are in Spanish.
Clarify employer obligations before accepting an offer
Your employer must prepare a detailed support letter outlining your qualifications and the role requirements before you apply for TN status. Confirm the employer understands this step—some smaller organizations incorrectly assume TN processing is entirely the employee's responsibility, which delays your start date. For Canadians, you'll present this letter at the U.S. border; for Mexicans, at a U.S. consulate.
Program Development Manager TN Visa: Frequently Asked Questions
Does a Program Development Manager role qualify for a TN visa?
Program Development Manager isn't a standalone TN category, but the role typically qualifies under the management consultant classification when core duties involve analyzing organizational programs, developing implementation strategies, and evaluating outcomes. Your offer letter must clearly describe these consulting-type responsibilities. A role focused primarily on administrative coordination without a strategic program development component is less likely to qualify.
How does the TN visa compare to H-1B for Program Development Manager positions?
The TN visa has no annual lottery, no cap for Canadian citizens, and can be processed at a port of entry for Canadians in as little as a day. H-1B requires employer sponsorship months in advance, lottery selection, and USCIS adjudication. For Mexican nationals, TN requires consular processing with a limited annual allocation, so timelines differ. TN relies on a support letter from your employer rather than government filings, making it significantly faster to obtain when the role qualifies.
How do I find employers willing to sponsor a TN visa for this role?
Use Migrate Mate to search Program Development Manager jobs filtered by TN visa sponsorship. Employers in healthcare systems, university administration, and large nonprofits regularly sponsor this role because program development is a core operational function. Government contractors working on federally funded programs are also strong targets, as they're accustomed to workforce documentation requirements and international hires.
Can Mexican nationals get TN visa sponsorship for Program Development Manager jobs?
Yes, Mexican citizens can obtain TN status for qualifying Program Development Manager roles, but the process requires applying through a U.S. consulate in Mexico rather than at a port of entry. USMCA caps TN status for Mexican nationals at 5,500 per year across all categories, so processing timelines can be longer. Your employer prepares a support letter documenting your role, qualifications, and TN eligibility, and you submit your application to the consular officer with full supporting documentation including that letter.
What documents does my employer need to provide for my TN sponsorship?
Your employer must provide a signed offer letter on company letterhead that describes your role under management consultant duties, confirms your Canadian or Mexican citizenship, states the duration of employment, and lists your professional credentials. For Canadians, you'll present this letter at the U.S. border or port of entry; for Mexicans, your employer's letter supports your application at a U.S. consulate. Some CBP officers also request a detailed statement of work, particularly for program-focused roles where the consulting connection needs reinforcement.