Technology H-1B Sponsorship Jobs in Kentucky
H-1B visa technology jobs in Kentucky are concentrated in Louisville and Lexington, where employers like Humana, Tempur Sealy, and a growing cluster of fintech and health-tech firms regularly sponsor skilled workers. The state's expanding tech sector spans software engineering, data analytics, cybersecurity, and enterprise IT, making it an active market for H-1B candidates with specialized technical backgrounds.
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INTRODUCTION
Maximus is currently seeking an experienced Senior Program Director to provide executive leadership for a large, complex Contact Center as a Service (CCaaS) program. The program encompasses a large-scale contact center of approximately 500 seats, enterprise CCaaS technology, help desk and service support, staff augmentation services, and performance commitments governed by multiple service-level agreements (SLAs).
The Senior Program Director will plan, direct, manage, and oversee the full scope of vendor project and program management activities, providing an integrated view across implementation, operations, technology, workforce, financial performance, compliance, and client delivery. This leader will serve as the senior executive relationship owner for the client and will be accountable for aligning multiple workstreams, resolving cross-functional issues, managing risk, and delivering contractual outcomes at scale.
This is an onsite position in Frankfort, KY, with relocation assistance available.
This position is contingent upon contract award.
BASIC QUALIFICATIONS
- Current Project Management Professional (PMP) certification required.
MINIMUM REQUIREMENTS
- Bachelor's degree in related field required.
- 12-15 years of professional experience in a related field required.
Job-Specific Minimum Requirements:
- Bachelor's degree in business, public administration, information technology, project management, healthcare administration, or a related field. An equivalent combination of education and directly relevant experience may be considered.
- 12 years professional experience.
- Current Project Management Professional (PMP) certification required.
- At least 7 years of management experience, including responsibility for complex, multi-workstream projects or programs.
- Extensive senior leadership experience directing large-scale contact center or CCaaS implementations and operations, preferably in an environment of approximately 500 seats or comparable scope and complexity.
- Demonstrated experience integrating contact center operations with enterprise technology, help desk or service support, and staff augmentation delivery models.
- Proven executive client relationship experience, including governance, executive communications, issue escalation, contract performance, and delivery accountability.
- Demonstrated responsibility for SLA-driven operations, including performance monitoring, corrective action, risk management, and executive reporting.
- Experience leading cross-functional teams spanning operations, technology, workforce management, quality, training, finance, compliance, and subcontractor or partner delivery.
- Financial management experience, including budgeting, forecasting, resource planning, and P&L accountability.
- Ability to work on-site in Frankfort, Kentucky. Candidates must live within a reasonable commuting distance or be willing to relocate.
PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS
- Experience delivering programs for state government, health and human services, Medicaid, or other regulated public-sector environments.
- Experience with enterprise CCaaS platforms, large-scale telephony, CRM solutions, omnichannel service delivery, and service management environments.
- Experience leading implementation through steady-state operations for complex outsourced or managed-services programs.
- Consulting, systems-integration, or large-scale transformation experience.
ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:
- Oversee and manage the Project's financial performance, including budgeting, forecasting, and analyzing profit and loss statements to ensure financial targets are met and profitability is maintained.
- Ensure program operations comply with all applicable requirements of the contract, as well as state and federal regulations.
- Ensure established goals and objectives support the overall project strategies.
- Oversee all project administrative operations including budget, financial controls, and human resources.
- Plan, develop, and schedule priorities for achieving operational and performance goals.
- Review management, productivity, and financial reports and studies to ensure program objectives are met.
- Participate in internal audits, research studies, forecasts, and modeling exercises to support project direction and guidance.
- Manage operational managers, including monitoring performance, providing mentoring, and professional development guidance.
- Capture and maintain resource assignments and utilization across the enterprise to proactively assess and align staffing levels.
- Work with internal leadership to facilitate and define priorities including establishing milestones, realistic schedule and securing resources across all strategic initiatives.
- Ensure comprehensive management of defined initiatives that include monitoring of the budget, schedule, resource availability, and organizational alignment.
- Guide and support RFIs, RFPs and RFQs, response development including writing to management approaches, whitepapers, and concept development.
WHY MAXIMUS?
- Work/Life Balance Support - Flexibility tailored to your needs!
- Competitive Compensation - Bonuses based on performance included!
- Comprehensive Insurance Coverage - Choose from various plans, including Medical, Dental, Vision, Prescription, and partially funded HSA. Additionally, enjoy Life insurance benefits and discounts on Auto, Home, Renter's, and Pet insurance.
- Future Planning - Prepare for retirement with our 401K Retirement Savings plan and Company Matching.
- Unlimited Time Off Package - Enjoy UTO, Holidays, and extended sick leave, along with Short and Long Term Disability coverage.
- Holistic Wellness Support - Access resources for physical, emotional, and financial wellness through our Employee Assistance Program (EAP).
- Recognition Platform - Acknowledge and appreciate outstanding employee contributions.
- Tuition Reimbursement - Invest in your ongoing education and development.
- Employee Perks and Discounts - Additional benefits and discounts exclusively for employees.
- Maximus Wellness Program and Resources - Access a range of wellness programs and resources tailored to your needs.
- Professional Development Opportunities - Participate in training programs, workshops, and conferences.
- Licensures and Certifications - Maximus assumes the expenses associated with renewing licenses and certifications for its employees.
EEO STATEMENT
Maximus is an equal opportunity employer. We evaluate qualified applicants without regard to race, color, religion, sex, age, national origin, disability, veteran status, genetic information and other legally protected characteristics.
PAY TRANSPARENCY
Maximus compensation is based on various factors including but not limited to job location, a candidate's education, training, experience, expected quality and quantity of work, required travel (if any), external market and internal value analysis including seniority and merit systems, as well as internal pay alignment. Annual salary is just one component of Maximus's total compensation package. Other rewards may include short- and long-term incentives as well as program-specific awards. Additionally, Maximus provides a variety of benefits to employees, including health insurance coverage, life and disability insurance, a retirement savings plan, paid holidays and paid time off. Compensation ranges may differ based on contract value but will be commensurate with job duties and relevant work experience. An applicant's salary history will not be used in determining compensation. Maximus will comply with regulatory minimum wage rates and exempt salary thresholds in all instances.
ACCOMMODATIONS
Maximus provides reasonable accommodations to individuals requiring assistance during any phase of the employment process due to a disability, medical condition, or physical or mental impairment. If you require assistance at any stage of the employment process—including accessing job postings, completing assessments, or participating in interviews—please contact People Operations at applicantaccom@maximus.com.
H-1B Technology Job Roles in Kentucky
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Search Technology Jobs in KentuckyTechnology H-1B Sponsorship Jobs in Kentucky: Frequently Asked Questions
Which technology companies in Kentucky sponsor H-1B visas?
Louisville-based Humana is among the most consistent H-1B visa sponsors in Kentucky's technology space, filing petitions for software engineers, data scientists, and IT architects. Other Kentucky employers with H-1B sponsorship history in technology include Tempur Sealy International, Kindred Healthcare, and regional financial institutions with in-house engineering teams. Sponsorship activity is also visible among mid-size consulting and IT services firms operating in the Louisville and Lexington metro areas.
Which cities in Kentucky have the most technology H-1B sponsorship jobs?
Louisville accounts for the largest share of technology H-1B sponsorship activity in Kentucky, driven by its concentration of healthcare technology, logistics software, and financial services firms. Lexington is the second most active city, with a technology hiring base tied to the University of Kentucky's research ecosystem and regional healthcare systems. Smaller but emerging activity exists in Bowling Green and Northern Kentucky, particularly among manufacturers investing in digital operations roles.
What types of technology roles typically qualify for H-1B sponsorship in Kentucky?
Roles that commonly qualify are those requiring at least a bachelor's degree in a specific technical field, including software engineers, data analysts, cybersecurity analysts, cloud infrastructure engineers, and systems architects. In Kentucky's market, health informatics roles and enterprise software positions within large healthcare and logistics employers are particularly well represented. General IT support or roles where any unrelated degree satisfies the requirement are less likely to meet the H-1B specialty occupation standard.
How do I find technology H-1B sponsorship jobs in Kentucky?
Migrate Mate is built specifically for this search. You can filter by Kentucky, select the H-1B visa type, and browse technology roles from employers with documented sponsorship activity. This removes the guesswork of identifying which Kentucky employers are open to sponsorship, which is often the hardest part of the search. Migrate Mate also surfaces roles across Louisville, Lexington, and other Kentucky metros in a single filtered view.
Are there any Kentucky-specific considerations for H-1B sponsorship in technology?
Kentucky's technology hiring is heavily anchored in healthcare IT, logistics, and financial services rather than a pure software product ecosystem, so H-1B candidates should expect most sponsoring employers to be large enterprises rather than venture-backed startups. Because the H-1B cap and lottery apply regardless of state, working with an employer willing to file promptly after selection is important. Some Kentucky universities and nonprofit research institutions are cap-exempt, meaning they can file H-1B petitions year-round outside the annual lottery.
What is the prevailing wage for H-1B technology jobs in Kentucky?
U.S. employers sponsoring a visa must pay at least the prevailing wage, which is what workers in the same role, area, and experience level typically earn. The Department of Labor sets this rate to make sure companies aren't hiring foreign workers simply because they'd accept lower pay than a U.S. worker. It varies by job title, location, and experience. You can look up current prevailing wage rates for any occupation and location using the OFLC Wage Search page.