Associate Program Manager Jobs in USA with Visa Sponsorship
Associate Program Manager roles attract H-1B visa and OPT sponsorship from tech, consulting, and healthcare firms that run structured APM programs. Most require a bachelor's degree in business, engineering, or a related field. Employers file a Labor Condition Application before sponsoring, certifying the role meets prevailing wage requirements.
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About AbbVie
AbbVie's mission is to discover and deliver innovative medicines and solutions that solve serious health issues today and address the medical challenges of tomorrow. We strive to have a remarkable impact on people's lives across several key therapeutic areas including immunology, oncology and neuroscience - and products and services in our Allergan Aesthetics portfolio. For more information about AbbVie, please visit us at www.abbvie.com. Follow @abbvie on LinkedIn, Facebook, Instagram, X and YouTube.
Job Description
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Facilitates and drives cross-functional team effectiveness across the Deliverable Teams (IEST and ABST) by translating interconnected strategies into clear asset-level direction and execution within context of enterprise needs, disease area strategy, and therapeutic area objectives. Serves as the strategic enabler of Deliverable Team, continuously driving value by optimizing team performance, streamlining cross-stakeholder communications, and developing compelling strategic narratives for governance forums.
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Translate high-level disease area and asset strategies into evidence strategies, brand strategies and actionable sub-team plans.
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Proactively identify, communicate, and manage deliverable team risks and subsequent mitigation plans. Ensure timely and accurate reporting for program, including management of systems, and partnership with planning group in development of timelines.
Responsibilities:
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Serves as a core strategic partner to the Deliverable Teams (IEST, VBST), coordinating activities and deliverables that translate interconnected strategies into executable plans. Bring critical thinking, business acumen, and enterprise perspective to cross-functional discussions, helping the team understand how their deliverable strategy fits into the asset strategy. Provides proactive Program Management support by preparing for and actively facilitating meetings ensuring a clear purpose, disciplined follow-up, and strong decision support.
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Drive cross-functional team alignment and effectiveness. Partners with the team co-chairs to structure team discussions, improve decision-making, and ensure the team operates with focus, discipline, and efficiency. Coaches the team toward smaller, more focused strategy discussions and effective execution, ensuring the right SMEs are included in decision making discussions. Apply critical thinking to pressure-test assumptions, identify risks & obstacles early, and improve execution against team strategy.
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Demonstrates strong stakeholder management to improve cross-functional alignment and execution discipline with scheduling, minutes, and action item follow-up.
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Partner with GPMs and DST PMs to ensure governance readiness and execution quality. Supports preparation of high-quality inputs for governance forums, with emphasis on clarity, accuracy, and decision readiness.
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Monitors project health, team performance, and overall readiness to escalate or resolve issues quickly. Promotes consistent support and facilitation across teams to raise overall team performance.
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Proactively identify, communicate, and manage asset timelines and risks with a stronger focus on strategic tradeoffs and early escalation. Partners with subteam co-chairs to identify and manage risks to the subteam strategy, not only to individual deliverables. Apply judgment to assess implications of downstream changes to milestones, scenario plan, escalate critical issues appropriately, and ensure mitigation plans are in place for risks and transparent communication of cross-functional risks.
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Craft effective storylines and communications for stakeholders. Develops clear, strategic storylines that communicate the deliverable team strategy, implications and downstream impacts of changes, and key decisions needed for governance and stakeholder engagement. Adjust messaging for different audiences to influence outcomes effectively.
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Maintain disciplined tracking, reporting, and risk management for subteam execution. Ensures deliverables, milestones, dependencies, and risks are tracked accurately and communicated clearly and effectively. Partners closely with GPMs, planners and functional partners to maintain reliable reporting and visibility to execution status and health. Manages key program information with rigor to support decision-making and transparency across the team.
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Actively contributes to a more strategic, execution-focused Program Management organization. Shares best practices and helps improve how teams are supported and facilitated. Champions process consistency.
Qualifications
- Bachelor’s degree required, preferably in a relevant scientific, business, or technical field
- 7+ years of experience in a variety of roles and associated teams in the pharmaceutical/biotech industry (research & development, commercial, project management, operations) with a record of expertise in one or more therapeutic areas
- Minimum of 4 years supporting cross-functional teams in a core function (Program Management, Commercial, Development, Regulatory, Operations)
- Demonstrated ability in strategic thinking, leadership, and strategic communication, with the ability to articulate strategy and downstream impacts clearly and effectively across multiple assets, stakeholders, and audiences
- Strong written and verbal communication skills, with the ability to tailor messaging to different levels and functions within the organization
- Demonstrated knowledge of program management practices in the pharmaceutical industry
- Preferred: Experience across all stages of drug-development process
Additional Information
Applicable only to applicants applying to a position in any location with pay disclosure requirements under state or local law:
- The compensation range described below is the range of possible base pay compensation that the Company believes in good faith it will pay for this role at the time of this posting based on the job grade for this position. Individual compensation paid within this range will depend on many factors including geographic location, and we may ultimately pay more or less than the posted range. This range may be modified in the future.
- We offer a comprehensive package of benefits including paid time off (vacation, holidays, sick), medical/dental/vision insurance and 401(k) to eligible employees.
- This job is eligible to participate in our long-term incentive programs.
Note: No amount of pay is considered to be wages or compensation until such amount is earned, vested, and determinable. The amount and availability of any bonus, commission, incentive, benefits, or any other form of compensation and benefits that are allocable to a particular employee remains in the Company's sole and absolute discretion unless and until paid and may be modified at the Company’s sole and absolute discretion, consistent with applicable law.
AbbVie is an equal opportunity employer and is committed to operating with integrity, driving innovation, transforming lives and serving our community. Equal Opportunity Employer/Veterans/Disabled.
US & Puerto Rico only - to learn more, visit https://www.abbvie.com/join-us/equal-employment-opportunity-employer.html
US & Puerto Rico applicants seeking a reasonable accommodation, click here to learn more:
https://www.abbvie.com/join-us/reasonable-accommodations.html
Company Description
About AbbVie
AbbVie's mission is to discover and deliver innovative medicines and solutions that solve serious health issues today and address the medical challenges of tomorrow. We strive to have a remarkable impact on people's lives across several key therapeutic areas including immunology, oncology and neuroscience - and products and services in our Allergan Aesthetics portfolio. For more information about AbbVie, please visit us at www.abbvie.com. Follow @abbvie on LinkedIn, Facebook, Instagram, X and YouTube.
Job Description
-
Facilitates and drives cross-functional team effectiveness across the Deliverable Teams (IEST and ABST) by translating interconnected strategies into clear asset-level direction and execution within context of enterprise needs, disease area strategy, and therapeutic area objectives. Serves as the strategic enabler of Deliverable Team, continuously driving value by optimizing team performance, streamlining cross-stakeholder communications, and developing compelling strategic narratives for governance forums.
-
Translate high-level disease area and asset strategies into evidence strategies, brand strategies and actionable sub-team plans.
-
Proactively identify, communicate, and manage deliverable team risks and subsequent mitigation plans. Ensure timely and accurate reporting for program, including management of systems, and partnership with planning group in development of timelines.
Responsibilities:
-
Serves as a core strategic partner to the Deliverable Teams (IEST, VBST), coordinating activities and deliverables that translate interconnected strategies into executable plans. Bring critical thinking, business acumen, and enterprise perspective to cross-functional discussions, helping the team understand how their deliverable strategy fits into the asset strategy. Provides proactive Program Management support by preparing for and actively facilitating meetings ensuring a clear purpose, disciplined follow-up, and strong decision support.
-
Drive cross-functional team alignment and effectiveness. Partners with the team co-chairs to structure team discussions, improve decision-making, and ensure the team operates with focus, discipline, and efficiency. Coaches the team toward smaller, more focused strategy discussions and effective execution, ensuring the right SMEs are included in decision making discussions. Apply critical thinking to pressure-test assumptions, identify risks & obstacles early, and improve execution against team strategy.
-
Demonstrates strong stakeholder management to improve cross-functional alignment and execution discipline with scheduling, minutes, and action item follow-up.
-
Partner with GPMs and DST PMs to ensure governance readiness and execution quality. Supports preparation of high-quality inputs for governance forums, with emphasis on clarity, accuracy, and decision readiness.
-
Monitors project health, team performance, and overall readiness to escalate or resolve issues quickly. Promotes consistent support and facilitation across teams to raise overall team performance.
-
Proactively identify, communicate, and manage asset timelines and risks with a stronger focus on strategic tradeoffs and early escalation. Partners with subteam co-chairs to identify and manage risks to the subteam strategy, not only to individual deliverables. Apply judgment to assess implications of downstream changes to milestones, scenario plan, escalate critical issues appropriately, and ensure mitigation plans are in place for risks and transparent communication of cross-functional risks.
-
Craft effective storylines and communications for stakeholders. Develops clear, strategic storylines that communicate the deliverable team strategy, implications and downstream impacts of changes, and key decisions needed for governance and stakeholder engagement. Adjust messaging for different audiences to influence outcomes effectively.
-
Maintain disciplined tracking, reporting, and risk management for subteam execution. Ensures deliverables, milestones, dependencies, and risks are tracked accurately and communicated clearly and effectively. Partners closely with GPMs, planners and functional partners to maintain reliable reporting and visibility to execution status and health. Manages key program information with rigor to support decision-making and transparency across the team.
-
Actively contributes to a more strategic, execution-focused Program Management organization. Shares best practices and helps improve how teams are supported and facilitated. Champions process consistency.
Qualifications
- Bachelor’s degree required, preferably in a relevant scientific, business, or technical field
- 7+ years of experience in a variety of roles and associated teams in the pharmaceutical/biotech industry (research & development, commercial, project management, operations) with a record of expertise in one or more therapeutic areas
- Minimum of 4 years supporting cross-functional teams in a core function (Program Management, Commercial, Development, Regulatory, Operations)
- Demonstrated ability in strategic thinking, leadership, and strategic communication, with the ability to articulate strategy and downstream impacts clearly and effectively across multiple assets, stakeholders, and audiences
- Strong written and verbal communication skills, with the ability to tailor messaging to different levels and functions within the organization
- Demonstrated knowledge of program management practices in the pharmaceutical industry
- Preferred: Experience across all stages of drug-development process
Additional Information
Applicable only to applicants applying to a position in any location with pay disclosure requirements under state or local law:
- The compensation range described below is the range of possible base pay compensation that the Company believes in good faith it will pay for this role at the time of this posting based on the job grade for this position. Individual compensation paid within this range will depend on many factors including geographic location, and we may ultimately pay more or less than the posted range. This range may be modified in the future.
- We offer a comprehensive package of benefits including paid time off (vacation, holidays, sick), medical/dental/vision insurance and 401(k) to eligible employees.
- This job is eligible to participate in our long-term incentive programs.
Note: No amount of pay is considered to be wages or compensation until such amount is earned, vested, and determinable. The amount and availability of any bonus, commission, incentive, benefits, or any other form of compensation and benefits that are allocable to a particular employee remains in the Company's sole and absolute discretion unless and until paid and may be modified at the Company’s sole and absolute discretion, consistent with applicable law.
AbbVie is an equal opportunity employer and is committed to operating with integrity, driving innovation, transforming lives and serving our community. Equal Opportunity Employer/Veterans/Disabled.
US & Puerto Rico only - to learn more, visit https://www.abbvie.com/join-us/equal-employment-opportunity-employer.html
US & Puerto Rico applicants seeking a reasonable accommodation, click here to learn more:
https://www.abbvie.com/join-us/reasonable-accommodations.html
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Get Access To All JobsTips for Finding Visa Sponsorship as an Associate Program Manager
Frame your degree for specialty occupation
H-1B sponsorship requires your role to qualify as a specialty occupation. A business, engineering, or information systems degree maps cleanly to APM. A general liberal arts degree may draw a Request for Evidence from USCIS, so document every technical coursework connection in your application materials.
Target companies with APM rotational programs
Firms with structured APM rotational tracks already have LCA filing infrastructure and legal teams familiar with sponsoring the role. Prioritize these over startups hiring their first program manager, where the sponsorship process is often slower and less predictable.
Verify prevailing wage before negotiating your offer
Your employer's LCA must certify a wage at or above the DOL prevailing wage for your location and job level. Check the OFLC Wage Search for the wage level tied to your experience before accepting an offer, so you can flag any mismatch early.
Use Migrate Mate to find verified sponsoring employers
Search Migrate Mate to browse APM roles at employers with confirmed LCA filing history for program management positions. This filters out postings where sponsorship is uncertain, so you spend time on applications where the employer has already navigated the process.
Get your I-20 OPT extension timed to APM hiring cycles
Many APM programs hire on a fixed annual cycle aligned with university graduation. File your OPT application at least 90 days before your program end date through your DSO so your EAD arrives before onboarding deadlines, not after.
Prepare a job duties memo before the H-1B petition
USCIS scrutinizes APM roles because the title can describe both routine coordination and highly specialized work. Work with your employer to draft a detailed duties memo using O*NET task descriptions for business operations specialists, distinguishing your role from non-specialty administrative work.
Frequently Asked Questions
Do Associate Program Manager roles qualify for H-1B sponsorship?
Yes, but the role must meet the specialty occupation standard, meaning it requires at least a bachelor's degree in a directly related field. APM roles that involve technical product management, systems coordination, or cross-functional program delivery in a specialized domain typically qualify. Generalist coordination roles with no degree requirement in a specific field can face scrutiny from USCIS.
Which visa types do APM employers typically sponsor?
H-1B is the most common sponsorship path for full-time APM roles. F-1 students on OPT or STEM OPT can work as APMs without employer-sponsored status during their authorization window. TN visa is not applicable to program management roles, as the USMCA profession list does not include that occupation. Some larger firms also sponsor green card pathways under EB-2 or EB-3 for APMs with tenure.
What degree do I need to get sponsored as an Associate Program Manager?
A bachelor's degree in business administration, computer science, engineering, information systems, or operations management provides the strongest foundation for H-1B specialty occupation approval. Degrees in unrelated fields can complicate the petition. USCIS evaluates whether the degree is in a field directly related to the job duties, not just whether a degree exists.
How do I find Associate Program Manager jobs that offer visa sponsorship?
Migrate Mate lists APM roles at employers with verified LCA sponsorship history, so you can focus on companies that have already filed for the role type rather than guessing from job postings. Many APM postings mention sponsorship availability inconsistently, making verified filing history a more reliable signal than the job description alone.
Can I transfer my H-1B to a new APM employer mid-role?
Yes. Under H-1B portability, you can start working for a new employer once they file a new I-129 petition on your behalf, without waiting for USCIS approval, as long as you're in valid H-1B status. The new employer must file a fresh LCA and I-129, and the role must still qualify as a specialty occupation under the program manager duties you'll be performing.
What is the prevailing wage requirement for sponsored Associate Program 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.