Project Leader Visa Sponsorship Jobs in Oregon
Oregon's project leader roles are concentrated in Portland's tech and semiconductor corridor, with major employers like Intel, Nike, and Adidas actively hiring. The state's growing clean energy and healthcare sectors add further demand. International candidates with project management credentials will find Oregon among the more active sponsorship markets in the Pacific Northwest.
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The group you’ll be a part of
The Project Management Office (PMO) Governance, Audit, & Compliance Project Manager is part of Lam Research’s Global Workplace Solutions (GWS) organization. GWS delivers safe, sustainable, and high-value solutions that enable Lam’s business operations, including new construction, real estate, space planning, and utility infrastructure.
The impact you’ll make
The Governance, Audit & Compliance Project Manager will provide governance oversight and compliance assurance for Lam Research capital projects. This role is responsible for confirming projects follow PMO standards, financial controls, documentation requirements, policy expectations, supplier risk requirements, audit protocols, and executive reporting cadences. The position will lead project audit processes, manage audit findings and corrective actions, assess project control effectiveness, and help improve transparency, accountability, compliance, and execution discipline across the global capital portfolio.
What you’ll do
- Provide governance oversight for how capital projects are initiated, measured, reported, audited, controlled, and delivered across Lam Research.
- Own the PMO phase gate governance process, including gate criteria, required artifacts, readiness expectations, go/no-go recommendations, exception management, and decision records.
- Monitor active projects for gate compliance, audit readiness, documentation quality, financial control adherence, risk visibility, and overall process discipline.
- Lead project audit processes, including audit checklists, sampling, file reviews, stakeholder interviews, findings, corrective actions, and executive-ready reporting.
- Validate compliance across scope, schedule, cost, change management, contracts, procurement, risk, safety, funding approvals, documentation, and closeout requirements.
- Develop, track, and report portfolio KPIs for governance health, project performance, gate readiness, audit findings, corrective actions, and PMO control performance.
- Prepare monthly executive reporting on portfolio metrics, compliance trends, control gaps, risk items, corrective actions, and key leadership decisions.
- Support supplier, contract, and market risk governance through supplier qualification, performance tracking, procurement compliance, and commercial risk review requirements.
- Drive continuous improvement by converting audit results, KPI trends, lessons learned, and stakeholder feedback into improved controls and governance practices.
- Promote transparency, accountability, consistency, safety, quality, and predictable project delivery across the global capital portfolio.
- Confirm projects follow required financial controls for budget baselines, funding approvals, purchase commitments, forecasting, change orders, contingency tracking, and closeout.
- Provide transparent reporting on governance health, control compliance, audit exposure, financial risk, and required corrective actions to support leadership decisions.
Who we’re looking for
- Minimum of 12 years of related experience and a Bachelor’s degree in Construction Management, Engineering, Architecture, Facilities Management, Business, Finance, Project Management, or related technical field; equivalent relevant experience may be considered.
- 8+ years of experience in construction project management, PMO governance, project controls, audit, compliance, construction administration, procurement, or capital project delivery.
- Experience managing project governance frameworks, phase gates, audit tools, compliance checklists, reporting dashboards, corrective action tracking, or internal control reviews.
- Strong understanding of construction project lifecycle requirements, including initiation, scope development, budgeting, funding, design, procurement, construction, commissioning, closeout, and documentation.
- Knowledge of project controls, cost controls, change management, schedule management, risk management, contract administration, procurement compliance, and financial governance.
- Experience performing project audits, compliance reviews, documentation checks, corrective action tracking, or internal control reviews preferred.
- Strong verbal and written communication skills with the ability to facilitate reviews, document findings, present recommendations, and communicate effectively with executive stakeholders.
- Strong analytical skills with the ability to interpret project data, identify trends, assess compliance, summarize risks, and develop actionable recommendations.
- Strong proficiency in Microsoft Office, especially Excel and PowerPoint; experience with dashboards, SharePoint, eDMS, project controls platforms, audit tracking tools, or reporting systems preferred.
- Ability to build relationships and collaborate effectively with global project managers, PMO leaders, Facilities, Engineering, Finance, Procurement, Legal, EHS, Quality, site teams, suppliers, and executive stakeholders.
- Demonstrated ability to work independently, maintain objectivity, manage confidential information, and escalate compliance or control concerns appropriately.
- Preferred certifications or affiliations may include PMP, PMI-PMOCP, Lean Six Sigma, Certified Internal Auditor, Construction Management Association of America, OSHA 30, or related professional development.
- Willingness and ability to travel to global Lam Research sites as needed (less than 20% travel).
Preferred qualifications
- Masters degree in Engineering, Construction Management, Project Management, Architecture or Supply Chain is a plus.
- Semiconductor industry or global supplier experience is a plus.
- Relevant project management certifications such as PMP, CAPM, Scrum Master.
Our commitment
We believe it is important for every person to feel valued, included, and empowered to achieve their full potential. By bringing unique individuals and viewpoints together, we achieve extraordinary results.
Lam Research ("Lam" or the "Company") is an equal opportunity employer. Lam is committed to and reaffirms support of equal opportunity in employment and non-discrimination in employment policies, practices and procedures on the basis of race, religious creed, color, national origin, ancestry, physical disability, mental disability, medical condition, genetic information, marital status, sex (including pregnancy, childbirth and related medical conditions), gender, gender identity, gender expression, age, sexual orientation, or military and veteran status or any other category protected by applicable federal, state, or local laws. It is the Company's intention to comply with all applicable laws and regulations. Company policy prohibits unlawful discrimination against applicants or employees.
Lam offers a variety of work location models based on the needs of each role. Our hybrid roles combine the benefits of on-site collaboration with colleagues and the flexibility to work remotely and fall into two categories – On-site Flex and Virtual Flex. ‘On-site Flex’ you’ll work 3+ days per week on-site at a Lam or customer/supplier location, with the opportunity to work remotely for the balance of the week. ‘Virtual Flex’ you’ll work 1-2 days per week on-site at a Lam or customer/supplier location, and remotely the rest of the time.
Our Perks and Benefits
At Lam, our people make amazing things possible. That’s why we invest in you throughout the phases of your life with a comprehensive set of outstanding benefits.
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Which companies sponsor visas for project leaders in Oregon?
Intel is one of Oregon's most consistent H-1B visa sponsors, particularly for project leaders in its Hillsboro semiconductor operations. Nike and Adidas sponsor project management roles at their Beaverton headquarters. Oregon Health & Science University and Providence Health sponsor project leaders in healthcare IT and clinical operations. Daimler Trucks North America and Precision Castparts also appear regularly in federal LCA disclosure data for Oregon project management positions.
Which visa types are most common for project leader roles in Oregon?
The H-1B is the most common visa for project leader roles in Oregon, provided the position qualifies as a specialty occupation requiring a bachelor's degree in a directly related field such as engineering, computer science, or business management. L-1A visas are an option for project leaders transferring within multinational companies like Intel or Nike. Candidates with exceptional records may qualify for the O-1 visa, and Canadian and Mexican nationals may explore the TN visa under the management consultant or engineer categories depending on their specific duties.
Which cities in Oregon have the most project leader sponsorship jobs?
Portland and its western suburbs, particularly Beaverton and Hillsboro, account for the large majority of project leader sponsorship activity in Oregon. Intel's campus in Hillsboro alone drives significant demand. Eugene has a smaller but active market tied to technology and university-affiliated organizations. Bend is emerging as a secondary hub as technology companies establish satellite offices there, though sponsorship volume remains lower than the Portland metro area.
How to find project leader visa sponsorship jobs in Oregon?
Migrate Mate filters job listings specifically for employers willing to sponsor visas, which saves significant time compared to screening general job boards. For project leader roles in Oregon, you can search by state and role type to surface active openings at companies like Intel, Nike, and Oregon-based healthcare systems. Migrate Mate also provides context on sponsorship patterns by employer, which helps you prioritize applications toward companies with documented H-1B filing histories in Oregon.
Are there any Oregon-specific considerations for project leader visa sponsorship?
Oregon's prevailing wage requirements for H-1B project leader roles are set against Portland metro area labor market data, which reflects the concentration of technology and manufacturing employers in that region. Intel's sheer scale in Washington County means it influences local wage benchmarks significantly. Oregon's lack of a state income tax on some categories does not affect the federal prevailing wage calculation. Candidates coming through Oregon State University or University of Oregon OPT programs often enter project coordination pipelines at Intel, Nike, and regional engineering firms before seeking full sponsorship.
What is the prevailing wage for sponsored project leader jobs in Oregon?
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.