Project Lead Visa Sponsorship Jobs in Ohio
Ohio's project lead hiring spans manufacturing hubs like Columbus and Cleveland, aerospace and defense contractors, and a growing tech sector anchored by companies such as Nationwide, Huntington Bancshares, and Battelle. Employers across these industries have a track record of sponsoring skilled workers for project lead roles through employment-based visa programs.
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JOB REQUISITION
Microsoft Dynamics 365 Project Manager
LOCATION
COLUMBUS
ADDITIONAL LOCATION(S)
INDIANAPOLIS NORTH, ST. LOUIS
JOB DESCRIPTION
You Belong Here
The Protiviti Career provides opportunity to learn, inspire, and advance within a collaborative and inclusive culture. We hire curious individuals for whom learning is a passion. We lean into our mission: We Care. We Collaborate. We Deliver.
At every level, we champion leaders who live our values of integrity, inclusion, innovation, and commitment to success. Imagining our work as a journey, we believe integrity guides our way, inclusion moves us forward together, innovation creates new destinations, and our commitment to success empowers us to deliver on our vision to be the most trusted global consulting firm.
Where We Need You
Protiviti is looking for a Technology Consulting Senior Manager to join our growing Microsoft Business Applications team.
What You Can Expect
As a Senior Manager, you’ll contribute by working with our clients as the leader of a team with primary responsibility to successfully execute engagements. This person exhibits an advanced understanding of transformation programs, client’s business processes and risks. This person recognizes and works to mitigate areas of potential technical or high-risk engagement issues. Serving as both a role model and trainer, the Senior Manager demonstrates the attributes of excellent client service and assists team members in finding the right resources to develop technical and professional competency. Relationships with client personnel and professional associates are strong as the ability to communicate, gain trust and network is consistently demonstrated. At the direction of senior leadership, the Senior Manager accepts responsibility for decision-making, ranging from staffing and preparation of deliverables to application of methodologies.
What Will Help You Be Successful
- You have an inherent interest in project management and team leadership. You seek new ways to create extraordinary development opportunities and ways for your team to make an impact on our clients and communities.
- You enjoy identifying areas of business risk, potential technical problems, and opportunities to improve the efficiency and profitability of the client’s overall business processes.
- You are passionate about evaluating, synthesizing, organizing and interpreting data and information.
- You create a positive work environment that fosters open communication among all engagement team members.
- You effectively build relationships with your clients and provide them with timely top-quality service.
Do Your Talents Include the Following?
Demonstrated experience with:
- Over 5 years managing projects and people
- Experience managing 2+ projects or workstreams within a larger Microsoft Dynamics program/project
- Experience with setup and management of Azure DevOps for build effort
- Experience with creating and modifying PowerBI dashboards
- Experience with technology governance, risk, and compliance frameworks and evaluation techniques
- Knowledge of technology strategy including strategy development, portfolio review/management, business case development, etc. is a plus
- Experience managing teams of 5+ members, coordinating responsibilities and driving execution
- Strong understanding of the Microsoft Platform and capabilities of the different Microsoft cloud solutions
- Experience working on enterprise transformation initiatives (i.e. platform modernization and digital) is a plus
Technical Skills
- Proficient in project planning, budgeting, forecasting, and risk management.
- Strong grasp of methodologies, process adherence, and repeatability.
- Skilled in systems development lifecycle, operational processes, and tools like Microsoft DevOps.
- Experienced in quality assurance, documentation, and status reporting for diverse audiences.
- Maintains confidentiality and works effectively both independently and collaboratively.
People Skills
- Proven ability to lead, mentor, and manage teams across experience levels.
- Exceptional communicator, adept at tailoring messages for technical and non-technical stakeholders.
- Builds strong client relationships and fosters inclusive, high-performing team environments.
- Committed to professional development and creating impactful opportunities for team members.
- Strong networking and relationship-building capabilities.
Your Educational and Professional Qualifications
- Bachelor’s degree in a relevant discipline (e.g., MIS, CIS, or a related field).
- 7+ years working in professional services or industry.
- Proficiency in Microsoft Office suite applications with specific emphasis on Word, Excel and PowerPoint. Secondary emphasis on Visio and Access.
- Professional Certification such as:
- PMP certification
- Microsoft Certified: Dynamics 365 Finance Functional Consultant Associate
- Microsoft Certified: Dynamics 365 Fundamentals (ERP)
- Microsoft Certified: Dynamics 365 Supply Chain Management Functional Consultant Expert
- Microsoft Certified: Dynamics 365 Supply Chain Management Functional Consultant Associate
Our Hybrid Workplace
Protiviti practices a hybrid model, which is a combination of working in person with a purpose and working remotely. This model creates meaningful experiences for our people and our clients while offering a flexible environment. The ratio of remote to in-person requirements vary by client, project, team, and other business factors. Our people work both in-person in local Protiviti offices and on client sites, which can include local or out-of-state travel based on our projects and client requests and commitments.
Starting salary is based on a full-time equivalent schedule. Placement in the range is dependent upon experience, skills and geographic work location. Below is the salary range for this job.
$128,000.00 - $205,000.00
Our annual bonus plan provides eligible employees additional cash and/or discretionary stock compensation opportunities. Below is the bonus target opportunity for this job.
14%
The total cash range is estimated from the sum of the base salary range plus the bonus target opportunity. Below is the estimated total cash range for this job.
$145,920.00 - $233,700.00
Employees are eligible for medical, dental, and vision coverages, FSA and HSA healthcare accounts, life and accident insurance, adoption and fertility assistance, paid parental leave up to 10 weeks, and short/long term disability. We offer eligible employees a company 401(k) savings and investment plan with an employer match of 50% on the first 6% of your contributions. We provide Choice Time Off (CTO) for vacation, personal needs, and sick time. The amount of (CTO) varies based on years of service. New hires receive up to 20 days of CTO per calendar year. Protiviti also recognizes up to 11 paid holidays each calendar year.
Learn more about the variety of rewards we offer at Protiviti at https://www.protiviti.com/sites/default/files/2026-01/2026_u.s._benefit_highlights.pdf.
Any benefits outlined are part of our reward offerings for full-time employees in the U.S. Your Open Enrollment materials, insurance contracts, plan documents and Summary Plan Descriptions together comprise the official plan document which legally governs the administration of your benefit plans. Protiviti reserves the right to terminate or amend your benefit plans in any way and at any time.
Protiviti is an Equal Opportunity Employer. M/F/Disability/Veteran
As part of Protiviti’s employment process, any offer of employment is contingent upon successful completion of a background check.
Protiviti is committed to being an equal employment employer offering opportunities to all job seekers, including individuals with disabilities. If you believe you need a reasonable accommodation in order to search for a job opening or to apply for a position, please contact us by sending an email to HRSolutions@roberthalf.com or call 1.855.744.6947 for assistance.
In your email please include the following:
- The specific accommodation requested to complete the employment application.
- The location(s) (city, state) to which you would like to apply.
For positions located in San Francisco, CA: Protiviti will consider qualified applicants with criminal histories in a manner consistent with the requirements of the San Francisco Fair Chance Ordinance.
For positions located in Los Angeles County, CA: Protiviti will consider for employment qualified applicants with arrest or conviction records in accordance with the Los Angeles County Fair Chance Ordinance for Employers and the California Fair Chance Act.
Protiviti is not registered to hire or employ personnel in the following states – West Virginia, Alaska.
Protiviti is not licensed or registered as a public accounting firm and does not issue opinions on financial statements or offer attestation services.
JOB LOCATION
OH COLUMBUS
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Search Project Lead Jobs in OhioProject Lead Jobs in Ohio: Frequently Asked Questions
Which companies in Ohio sponsor visas for project lead roles?
Major Ohio employers known to file for employment-based sponsorship in project management and lead roles include Battelle Memorial Institute, Nationwide Insurance, Huntington Bancshares, L Brands, and aerospace contractors in the Dayton area. Large healthcare systems like Cleveland Clinic and OhioHealth also sponsor project leads, particularly for technology and operations improvement initiatives.
Which visa types are most common for project lead roles in Ohio?
The H-1B visa is the most common visa for project leads in Ohio, provided the role requires a specialized bachelor's degree or higher in a relevant field such as engineering, computer science, or business. Some multinational companies with Ohio offices also use the L-1A for project leads transferring from a foreign affiliate. TN visa status can apply for Canadian and Mexican nationals in qualifying management or engineering roles.
Which Ohio cities have the most project lead visa sponsorship jobs?
Columbus accounts for the largest share of project lead sponsorship activity in Ohio, driven by its concentration of finance, insurance, and technology employers. Cleveland follows, with strength in healthcare, manufacturing, and professional services. Dayton has a notable presence in defense and aerospace project management, and Cincinnati attracts sponsorship through its consumer goods and logistics sectors.
How to find project lead visa sponsorship jobs in Ohio?
Migrate Mate filters job listings specifically by visa sponsorship availability, making it straightforward to browse project lead openings in Ohio without sifting through roles that don't offer sponsorship. You can search by state and job title to surface employers actively hiring for project lead positions and willing to support the visa process, saving significant time during your search.
Are there any Ohio-specific considerations for project leads seeking visa sponsorship?
Ohio's prevailing wage requirements under the H-1B program are determined at the metropolitan statistical area level, so wages benchmarked for Columbus differ from those in Cleveland or Dayton. Candidates with backgrounds in manufacturing engineering, financial services, or defense contracting tend to find stronger sponsorship pipelines in Ohio, as these industries dominate the state's employer sponsorship filings. Ohio State University and Case Western Reserve are notable pipelines for employer-sponsored project roles.
What is the prevailing wage for sponsored project lead jobs in Ohio?
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.