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Project Leader roles qualify for TN visa sponsorship under the USMCA's engineer and scientist categories, provided your responsibilities involve technical project oversight rather than pure administration. Canadian citizens can apply at the port of entry; Mexican citizens go through a U.S. consulate. Your degree field must align with the specific project domain your employer is hiring for.
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Locations: Duluth GA, Reading PA, Beachwood OH or Dearborn MI.
Shift: Monday - Friday 8am - 5pm (Onsite 4 days a week)
Position Summary:
Manage the implementation of an event such as a customer projects, process improvement initiative, network redesign or systems deployment within Penske logistics. Responsible for the formalization of a realistic timeline, complete with milestones, targets and identification of responsible parties. Handles many tasks and assignments directly, delegating as needed to other subject matter experts. Will ensure stakeholder and shareholder buy-in and facilitate regular communication to convey progress, inhibitors or roadblocks to the successful completion.
Major Responsibilities:
- Ability to mine data from various Penske systems to create metrics, dashboards and other informational tools to measure process accuracy, timeliness against stated goals
- Analyze financial or operational information and reports to provide accurate and timely recommendations to management for decision making purposes
- Update and monitor key performance indicators and key financial metrics, highlighting trends and analyzing variances, to understand and be able to communicate the financial health of each location
- Provide senior management and the operations team with in-depth analysis of Project related data to drive insights on trends and opportunities to optimize costs, driving better decision making
- Deliver ad hoc reporting and analysis
- Perform other duties as assigned
Qualifications
- 1 to 2 years of Project Management experience preferred
- Operations or Business-related experience preferred
- Project Management certifications preferred
- Bachelor's degree required, advanced degrees or certifications preferred
- Strong analytical skills, written/oral communication and organizational skills are required as this position will have frequent executive communication and presentation
- Highly organized and self-motivated individual with a strong work ethic and ability to thrive as part of a financial management team
- Advanced computer skills including Microsoft Word, Excel, Access, Outlook and PowerPoint required
- Regular, predictable, full attendance is an essential function of the job
- Willingness to travel as necessary, work the required schedule, work at the specific location required, complete Penske employment application, submit to a background investigation (to include past employment, education, and criminal history) and drug screening are required.
Physical Requirements:
The physical and mental demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an associate to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.
The associate will be required to: read; communicate verbally and/or in written form; remember and analyze certain information; and remember and understand certain instructions or guidelines.
While performing the duties of this job, the associate may be required to stand, walk, and sit. The associate is frequently required to use hands to touch, handle, and feel, and to reach with hands and arms. The associate must be able to occasionally lift and/or move up to 25lbs/12kg.
Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, distance vision, peripheral vision, depth perception and the ability to adjust focus.
Penske is an Equal Opportunity Employer.
About Penske Logistics
Penske Logistics engineers state-of-the-art transportation, warehousing and freight management solutions that deliver powerful business results for market-leading companies. With operations in North America, South America, Europe and Asia, Penske and its associates help businesses move forward by increasing visibility and driving down supply-chain costs. Visit Penske Logistics to learn more.
Job Category: Logistics/Supply Chain
Job Function: Project Management
Job Family: General Administration
Address: 1655 Cross Pointe Way
Primary Location: US-GA-Duluth
Employer: Penske Logistics LLC
Req ID: 2604435
Project Leader
Locations: Duluth GA, Reading PA, Beachwood OH or Dearborn MI.
Shift: Monday - Friday 8am - 5pm (Onsite 4 days a week)
Position Summary:
Manage the implementation of an event such as a customer projects, process improvement initiative, network redesign or systems deployment within Penske logistics. Responsible for the formalization of a realistic timeline, complete with milestones, targets and identification of responsible parties. Handles many tasks and assignments directly, delegating as needed to other subject matter experts. Will ensure stakeholder and shareholder buy-in and facilitate regular communication to convey progress, inhibitors or roadblocks to the successful completion.
Major Responsibilities:
- Ability to mine data from various Penske systems to create metrics, dashboards and other informational tools to measure process accuracy, timeliness against stated goals
- Analyze financial or operational information and reports to provide accurate and timely recommendations to management for decision making purposes
- Update and monitor key performance indicators and key financial metrics, highlighting trends and analyzing variances, to understand and be able to communicate the financial health of each location
- Provide senior management and the operations team with in-depth analysis of Project related data to drive insights on trends and opportunities to optimize costs, driving better decision making
- Deliver ad hoc reporting and analysis
- Perform other duties as assigned
Qualifications
- 1 to 2 years of Project Management experience preferred
- Operations or Business-related experience preferred
- Project Management certifications preferred
- Bachelor's degree required, advanced degrees or certifications preferred
- Strong analytical skills, written/oral communication and organizational skills are required as this position will have frequent executive communication and presentation
- Highly organized and self-motivated individual with a strong work ethic and ability to thrive as part of a financial management team
- Advanced computer skills including Microsoft Word, Excel, Access, Outlook and PowerPoint required
- Regular, predictable, full attendance is an essential function of the job
- Willingness to travel as necessary, work the required schedule, work at the specific location required, complete Penske employment application, submit to a background investigation (to include past employment, education, and criminal history) and drug screening are required.
Physical Requirements:
The physical and mental demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an associate to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.
The associate will be required to: read; communicate verbally and/or in written form; remember and analyze certain information; and remember and understand certain instructions or guidelines.
While performing the duties of this job, the associate may be required to stand, walk, and sit. The associate is frequently required to use hands to touch, handle, and feel, and to reach with hands and arms. The associate must be able to occasionally lift and/or move up to 25lbs/12kg.
Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, distance vision, peripheral vision, depth perception and the ability to adjust focus.
Penske is an Equal Opportunity Employer.
About Penske Logistics
Penske Logistics engineers state-of-the-art transportation, warehousing and freight management solutions that deliver powerful business results for market-leading companies. With operations in North America, South America, Europe and Asia, Penske and its associates help businesses move forward by increasing visibility and driving down supply-chain costs. Visit Penske Logistics to learn more.
Job Category: Logistics/Supply Chain
Job Function: Project Management
Job Family: General Administration
Address: 1655 Cross Pointe Way
Primary Location: US-GA-Duluth
Employer: Penske Logistics LLC
Req ID: 2604435
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Get Access To All JobsTips for Finding TN Visa Sponsorship as a Project Leader
Align your credentials to the project domain
TN approval for a Project Leader role turns on whether your degree field matches the technical domain you'll be managing. A civil engineering degree supports infrastructure projects; a computer science degree supports software delivery. Mismatches draw immediate scrutiny at entry.
Request a TN-specific offer letter
Ask your employer to draft the offer letter before you finalize acceptance. It must state your job title, describe duties that constitute professional-level project leadership, confirm your wages meet prevailing standards, and specify the intended period of employment.
Filter employers by technical project history
Target companies running active capital projects, product development cycles, or infrastructure programs, not administrative coordinator roles mislabeled as project leadership. Use Migrate Mate to find employers with recent visa filings in engineering and technical fields—a signal they're experienced with sponsorship processes and likely familiar with TN visa requirements for technical roles.
Prepare a duties narrative before the border crossing
Canadian citizens are adjudicated on the spot at a port of entry. CBP officers can and do ask detailed questions about your daily responsibilities. Write out a clear, jargon-free description of your technical oversight duties and bring it with your supporting documents.
Confirm the employer understands TN renewal obligations
TN status is granted in up to three-year increments with no statutory limit on renewals. Some employers mistakenly treat it as a one-time authorization. Clarify early in negotiations that the sponsoring employer must support renewals throughout your employment.
Distinguish your role from noncovered management positions
Pure people management or program administration roles do not qualify under TN categories. Ensure your offer letter and job description emphasize technical deliverables, engineering oversight, or scientific project direction, not headcount management or budget administration.
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Find Project Leader JobsProject Leader TN Visa: Frequently Asked Questions
Does a Project Leader role actually qualify for TN visa status?
It depends on how the role is structured. Project Leader positions that involve technical oversight in engineering, computer science, or a recognized scientific field can qualify under the TN Engineer or Scientist category. Roles focused primarily on people management, procurement, or administrative coordination typically do not qualify, because TN requires the work itself to fall within a defined professional category.
How does TN compare to H-1B for Project Leader positions?
TN has no lottery and no annual cap for Canadian citizens, so you can apply at a port of entry and receive a decision the same day. H-1B requires winning a random lottery before any application is filed, and the process takes six or more months. For Mexican citizens, TN involves a consular interview but still avoids the lottery entirely. The trade-off is that TN does not confer dual intent, so it suits professionals who want to work in the U.S. without immediately pursuing permanent residency.
How do I find Project Leader jobs where the employer already understands TN sponsorship?
Many employers are unfamiliar with TN and confuse it with H-1B sponsorship processes. Migrate Mate lets you search specifically for Project Leader roles with verified TN visa sponsorship history, so you spend your time on employers who already know how to support the filing rather than educating recruiters from scratch.
What documents should I bring to the port of entry as a Canadian Project Leader applicant?
Canadian citizens do not need a visa stamp, but CBP will expect a valid Canadian passport, the original employer offer letter describing your technical project duties, proof of your qualifying degree, and any professional credentials relevant to the project domain. Bringing a concise written summary of your daily responsibilities also helps if a CBP officer asks clarifying questions on the spot.
Can a Mexican Project Leader applicant apply for TN at the border instead of a consulate?
No. Mexican citizens must apply at a U.S. consulate abroad and receive a TN visa stamp before traveling to the United States. The port-of-entry shortcut is available only to Canadian citizens. Mexican applicants should schedule their consular appointment well in advance, as wait times vary by location and can affect your start date negotiation with the employer.
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