Area Business Manager Jobs in USA with Visa Sponsorship
Area Business Manager roles attract H-1B visa and E-3 visa sponsorship from employers in pharmaceuticals, medical devices, and consumer goods. Most positions require a bachelor's degree in business or a related field, and many sponsors file under the specialty occupation category without lottery risk for cap-exempt petitioners. For detailed occupation requirements, see the O*NET profile.
Find Area Business Manager JobsOverview
Showing 5 of 967+ Area Business Manager jobs
See all 967+ Area Business Manager Jobs
Sign up for free to unlock all listings, filter by visa type, and get alerts for new Area Business Manager roles.
Get Access To All JobsINTRODUCTION
At HDR, our employee-owners are fully engaged in creating a welcoming environment where each of us is valued and respected, a place where everyone is empowered to bring their authentic selves and novel ideas to work every day. As we foster a culture of inclusion throughout our company and within our communities, we constantly ask ourselves: What is our impact on the world?
Each and every role throughout our organization makes a difference in our ability to change the world for the better. Read further to learn how you could help make great things possible not only in your community, but around the world.
At HDR, our employee-ownership model shapes everything we do, including how we support and care for our people. Our diverse service lines, including Water, Architecture, Building Engineering Services, Field Services, Power, Waste, Industrial, and Transportation reflect our commitment to shaping resilient, sustainable, and forward-thinking communities around the world. Across these disciplines, our teams design and deliver solutions that safeguard public health, enhance quality of life, power innovation, and drive responsible growth. Whether advancing clean water, creating healing and learning environments, engineering next-generation facilities, or building the infrastructure that moves people and energy, our work is rooted in technical excellence and a shared sense of purpose. Our employee-owners collaborate across specialties, combining creativity, precision, and deep expertise to solve the most complex challenges facing our clients and communities.
HDR is seeking a strong Resources Business Group Manager to lead our team in the Minnesota and Wisconsin area.
The Resources Business Group provides broad engineering, consulting, and planning services to a strong client base in Minnesota and Wisconsin and has staff of 150+ employees at locations in St. Louis Park, MN, Milwaukee, WI, and Madison, WI, offices. The group provides expert services to a broad cross section of clients in Power, Industrial, Waste and Renewables. This position is responsible for developing teams and implementing strategies to grow the business and continuing to diversify the client base.
Responsibilities also include collaborating with the Business Development Lead in supporting strategic client and project pursuits, providing technical expertise, overseeing quality of deliverables, and supervising and mentoring staff. The group manager prepares annual revenue forecasts and budgets, monitors financial performance of the business group, and helps to sell and win projects that match the expertise and developmental goals of the staff for their respective cost center. This position works cooperatively with their counterparts in the Central Region and National Directors to coordinate services with other business lines in the company.
BASIC QUALIFICATIONS
- Bachelor's degree in a Professional, Architecture, Engineering or closely related field
- A minimum of 10 years experience
- Demonstrated experience with leading diverse teams
- Committed to quality, improvement and HDR values
- Actively engaged in professional or industry associations to enhance HDR technical expertise and brand
- Ability to work cooperatively with regional and local office managers, other area business group directors, technical directors and marketing managers
- An attitude and commitment to being an active participant of our employee-owned culture is a must
PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS
- A minimum of 15 years’ experience in related Resources projects, in any of the specialty areas represented by the group, i.e. Power, Waste, and/or Industrial markets.
- 10+ years’ experience in managing multidisciplinary teams and client relationships.
- Ability to set and execute a strategic direction for the Resources practice that aligns with the firm's overall vision and long-term goals.
- Positive marketplace experience is required with specific emphasis on a strong reputation and successful project delivery.
- Recognized industry track record of delivering high-quality, cost-effective solutions, meeting both client and regulatory expectations.
- Highly developed communication, interpersonal, and collaboration skills, with the ability to work effectively with people across disciplines, business units, and with external partners.
- Strong strategic thinking and operational execution skills, with a history of initiating, leading, and managing organizational or team growth.
- Committed to continuous improvement, quality delivery, and upholding corporate values including integrity, sustainability, and innovation.
- Local candidates residing in the Twin Cities area are strongly preferred to support client engagement and regional business growth.
WHAT WE BELIEVE
HDR is our company. Together, we build on each other's life experiences and perspectives to make great things possible every day. This shapes our collaborative culture, encourages organizational trust and connects us closer to the clients and communities we serve.
OUR COMMITMENT
As employee owners, we all have a role in creating an inclusive environment where each of us is welcomed, valued, respected and empowered to bring our authentic selves to work every day.
Our eight Employee Network Groups (Asian Pacific, Black, Hispanic/Latino(a), LGBTQ+, People with Disabilities, Veterans, Women, Young Professionals) help create a sense of belonging and foster a supportive environment where everyone is empowered to engage and contribute. Each group has an executive sponsor and is open to all employees.
We provide a comprehensive benefits package that promotes employee ownership, employee health, performance, and success, which includes medical, dental, vision, short and long-term disability, life insurance, an employee assistance program, paid time away, parental leave, paid holidays, a retirement savings plan with employer match, employee referral bonus and tuition reimbursement. The expected compensation range for this position depends upon skills, experience, education and geographical location. (Stated benefits are for full-time regular positions. Temporary and part-time roles eligible for limited benefits.)
COMPENSATION
- Salary Range: $197,710 - $267,490
LOCATION
- Primary Location: United States-Minnesota-Saint Louis Park
- Other Locations: United States-Minnesota-Minneapolis, United States-Wisconsin-Madison, United States-Wisconsin-Milwaukee
INDUSTRY
Administrative
SCHEDULE
Full-time
EMPLOYEE STATUS
Regular
JOB POSTING
Sep 24, 2026
INTRODUCTION
At HDR, our employee-owners are fully engaged in creating a welcoming environment where each of us is valued and respected, a place where everyone is empowered to bring their authentic selves and novel ideas to work every day. As we foster a culture of inclusion throughout our company and within our communities, we constantly ask ourselves: What is our impact on the world?
Each and every role throughout our organization makes a difference in our ability to change the world for the better. Read further to learn how you could help make great things possible not only in your community, but around the world.
At HDR, our employee-ownership model shapes everything we do, including how we support and care for our people. Our diverse service lines, including Water, Architecture, Building Engineering Services, Field Services, Power, Waste, Industrial, and Transportation reflect our commitment to shaping resilient, sustainable, and forward-thinking communities around the world. Across these disciplines, our teams design and deliver solutions that safeguard public health, enhance quality of life, power innovation, and drive responsible growth. Whether advancing clean water, creating healing and learning environments, engineering next-generation facilities, or building the infrastructure that moves people and energy, our work is rooted in technical excellence and a shared sense of purpose. Our employee-owners collaborate across specialties, combining creativity, precision, and deep expertise to solve the most complex challenges facing our clients and communities.
HDR is seeking a strong Resources Business Group Manager to lead our team in the Minnesota and Wisconsin area.
The Resources Business Group provides broad engineering, consulting, and planning services to a strong client base in Minnesota and Wisconsin and has staff of 150+ employees at locations in St. Louis Park, MN, Milwaukee, WI, and Madison, WI, offices. The group provides expert services to a broad cross section of clients in Power, Industrial, Waste and Renewables. This position is responsible for developing teams and implementing strategies to grow the business and continuing to diversify the client base.
Responsibilities also include collaborating with the Business Development Lead in supporting strategic client and project pursuits, providing technical expertise, overseeing quality of deliverables, and supervising and mentoring staff. The group manager prepares annual revenue forecasts and budgets, monitors financial performance of the business group, and helps to sell and win projects that match the expertise and developmental goals of the staff for their respective cost center. This position works cooperatively with their counterparts in the Central Region and National Directors to coordinate services with other business lines in the company.
BASIC QUALIFICATIONS
- Bachelor's degree in a Professional, Architecture, Engineering or closely related field
- A minimum of 10 years experience
- Demonstrated experience with leading diverse teams
- Committed to quality, improvement and HDR values
- Actively engaged in professional or industry associations to enhance HDR technical expertise and brand
- Ability to work cooperatively with regional and local office managers, other area business group directors, technical directors and marketing managers
- An attitude and commitment to being an active participant of our employee-owned culture is a must
PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS
- A minimum of 15 years’ experience in related Resources projects, in any of the specialty areas represented by the group, i.e. Power, Waste, and/or Industrial markets.
- 10+ years’ experience in managing multidisciplinary teams and client relationships.
- Ability to set and execute a strategic direction for the Resources practice that aligns with the firm's overall vision and long-term goals.
- Positive marketplace experience is required with specific emphasis on a strong reputation and successful project delivery.
- Recognized industry track record of delivering high-quality, cost-effective solutions, meeting both client and regulatory expectations.
- Highly developed communication, interpersonal, and collaboration skills, with the ability to work effectively with people across disciplines, business units, and with external partners.
- Strong strategic thinking and operational execution skills, with a history of initiating, leading, and managing organizational or team growth.
- Committed to continuous improvement, quality delivery, and upholding corporate values including integrity, sustainability, and innovation.
- Local candidates residing in the Twin Cities area are strongly preferred to support client engagement and regional business growth.
WHAT WE BELIEVE
HDR is our company. Together, we build on each other's life experiences and perspectives to make great things possible every day. This shapes our collaborative culture, encourages organizational trust and connects us closer to the clients and communities we serve.
OUR COMMITMENT
As employee owners, we all have a role in creating an inclusive environment where each of us is welcomed, valued, respected and empowered to bring our authentic selves to work every day.
Our eight Employee Network Groups (Asian Pacific, Black, Hispanic/Latino(a), LGBTQ+, People with Disabilities, Veterans, Women, Young Professionals) help create a sense of belonging and foster a supportive environment where everyone is empowered to engage and contribute. Each group has an executive sponsor and is open to all employees.
We provide a comprehensive benefits package that promotes employee ownership, employee health, performance, and success, which includes medical, dental, vision, short and long-term disability, life insurance, an employee assistance program, paid time away, parental leave, paid holidays, a retirement savings plan with employer match, employee referral bonus and tuition reimbursement. The expected compensation range for this position depends upon skills, experience, education and geographical location. (Stated benefits are for full-time regular positions. Temporary and part-time roles eligible for limited benefits.)
COMPENSATION
- Salary Range: $197,710 - $267,490
LOCATION
- Primary Location: United States-Minnesota-Saint Louis Park
- Other Locations: United States-Minnesota-Minneapolis, United States-Wisconsin-Madison, United States-Wisconsin-Milwaukee
INDUSTRY
Administrative
SCHEDULE
Full-time
EMPLOYEE STATUS
Regular
JOB POSTING
Sep 24, 2026
See all 967+ Area Business Manager Jobs
Sign up for free to unlock all listings, filter by visa type, and get alerts for new Area Business Manager roles.
Get Access To All JobsTips for Finding Visa Sponsorship as an Area Business Manager
Target industries with established sponsorship track records
Pharmaceutical, medical device, and consumer goods companies sponsor Area Business Managers most consistently. These employers have dedicated immigration teams and established LCA processes, making the sponsorship experience smoother than with smaller regional employers.
Confirm the role qualifies as a specialty occupation
Area Business Manager must require a bachelor's degree in a specific field, not just any degree. Roles with strategic P&L responsibility and specialized product knowledge are stronger candidates than general sales management positions with broad degree requirements.
Ask about the employer's H-1B or E-3 history early
Before investing time in a lengthy interview process, ask recruiters directly whether the company has sponsored this role before. Employers with prior LCA filings for Area Business Manager titles carry significantly lower legal risk for your petition.
Understand how your territory structure affects the LCA
Area Business Managers often cover multiple states or regions. Your employer's Labor Condition Application must list all work locations, and prevailing wage requirements apply per location. Multi-state roles add complexity, so confirm your employer's immigration attorney is familiar with this.
Australian nationals should consider the E-3 pathway first
The E-3 visa has no lottery, processes in weeks rather than months, and is renewable indefinitely. Area Business Manager roles at companies already familiar with E-3 sponsorship can move from offer to visa stamp significantly faster than H-1B cap-subject petitions.
Use Migrate Mate to find roles with active sponsorship
Migrate Mate filters Area Business Manager jobs by visa sponsorship availability, saving you from applying to roles where sponsorship is unavailable. Browsing verified sponsoring employers directly reduces rejection risk and shortens your job search timeline considerably.
Frequently Asked Questions
Does an Area Business Manager role qualify for H-1B sponsorship?
It depends on how the role is structured. H-1B visa sponsorship requires the position to qualify as a specialty occupation, meaning it must normally require a bachelor's degree in a specific field like business, marketing, or life sciences. Area Business Manager roles with strategic account responsibilities and specialized product knowledge generally qualify. Roles where any bachelor's degree is acceptable regardless of field face more scrutiny during USCIS adjudication.
Which industries sponsor Area Business Managers most often?
Pharmaceutical and medical device companies are the most frequent sponsors, followed by consumer goods and technology companies with regional sales structures. These industries employ large numbers of Area Business Managers, have established immigration infrastructure, and regularly file LCAs for this title. You can browse sponsoring employers in these industries directly on Migrate Mate, which surfaces only roles with confirmed sponsorship availability.
What degree do I need for an Area Business Manager visa sponsorship?
Most sponsoring employers require a bachelor's degree in business administration, marketing, life sciences, or a closely related field. For pharmaceutical and medical device roles, a degree in biology, chemistry, or a health science is often preferred alongside business coursework. A degree in an unrelated field weakens the specialty occupation argument, though several years of highly specialized experience in the industry can sometimes supplement the academic credential.
Can I transfer my H-1B to a new Area Business Manager role at a different company?
Yes. H-1B portability allows you to start working for a new employer as soon as the transfer petition is filed, without waiting for approval, provided you are maintaining valid H-1B status and have been in the U.S. lawfully. The new employer must file a new I-129 petition and a certified LCA. If the job duties or territory structure differ significantly from your original petition, USCIS may scrutinize whether the role still qualifies as a specialty occupation.
How does a multi-state territory affect my visa petition?
When an Area Business Manager role covers multiple states, the employer must file a Labor Condition Application listing all primary work locations and meet prevailing wage requirements for each. If you spend significant time working in a state not listed on the original LCA, your employer may need to file an amended LCA. This is a common compliance issue in field-based roles, so confirm your employer's immigration counsel has experience managing multi-location petitions before accepting an offer.
What is the prevailing wage requirement for sponsored Area Business Manager jobs?
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.