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Design Project Managers who need visa sponsorship typically qualify under the H-1B visa specialty occupation category, requiring a bachelor's degree in design, architecture, or project management. Employers in tech, advertising, and product companies actively sponsor this role, and the E-3 visa is an additional pathway for Australian citizens. For detailed occupation requirements, see the O*NET profile.
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This role has been designed as 'Hybrid' with a requirement that you will work on average 2 days per week from an HPE office.
Who We Are:
Hewlett Packard Enterprise is the global edge-to-cloud company advancing the way people live and work. We help companies connect, protect, analyze, and act on their data and applications wherever they live, from edge to cloud, so they can turn insights into outcomes at the speed required to thrive in today’s complex world. Our culture thrives on finding new and better ways to accelerate what’s next. We know varied backgrounds are valued and succeed here. We have the flexibility to manage our work and personal needs. We make bold moves, together, and are a force for good. If you are looking to stretch and grow your career our culture will embrace you. Open up opportunities with HPE.
Job Description:
Job Family Definition:
Responsible for execution of commodity/category strategies worldwide. Executes company procurement strategies, policies and tactics required to achieve objectives. Ensures execution of procurement channel and category strategies in delivery of the company internal projects and 3rd party products/services when part of company customer solutions; purchasing and buying. Coordinates purchasing activities with engineering and manufacturing departments, strategic procurement, and company Business Units to maintain inventories at planned levels (where applicable), ensure assurance of supply, maintain service levels, meet business requirements, and mitigate risk. May include inventory management. At the non-exempt level, may assist with establishing and maintaining the production control system.
Management Level Definition:
Applies expert subject matter knowledge to manage staff activities in solving most complex business/technical issues within established policies. Manages activities of exempt individual contributors (typically Expert/Master) and/or MG1s. Has accountability for a large multi-department area(s) or location(s) with significant impact on business unit results and organizational strategy. Acts as a key advisor to senior management on the development of overall policies and long-term goals of the organization. Plans, manages, and monitors high-end operational/tactical activities of Staff. Staff members' primary focus is on either high-end tactical or broad strategic issues or a combination of both. Recruits and supports development of direct staff members. Position typically reports to Director or above.
Responsibilities:
- Accountable for aligning internal objectives with external realities to maximize efficiencies of technologies, processes and solutions, ensuring that performance meets the overall business needs.
- Manages a team of senior-level exempt individual contributors and lower-level people managers with strategic implications across organizations and/or functions.
- Responsible for hiring, setting and monitoring of annual performance plans, coaching, and career development; ensures that the proper tools are in place to support the team and processes.
- Ensures the delivery of products and services that meet the performance metrics defined by senior management; supports the design of performance measurement processes.
- Consults with business leaders to guide and influence strategic decision-making within a broad scope.
- Creates new operational efficiencies and cost savings within the supply chain on a broad scale, using horizontal strategies and initiatives and influencing internal and external partners.
- Plans, directs and monitors activities of Staff from a strategic level, ensuring that operations achieve key business metrics.
- Oversees the development and delivery of complex initiatives that can impact the supply chain globally, typically requiring the leadership of cross-functional and cross-regional teams.
EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE REQUIRED:
- First level university degree or equivalent experience; advanced university degree preferred.
- Typically 10+ years of experience in a supply chain function (or related fields).
- Typically 2-4 years of people management experience.
KNOWLEDGE AND SKILLS:
- Advanced knowledge of procurement and supply chain business requirements and strategies.
- Advanced written, verbal and presentation skills catered to a wide variety of audiences; mastery in English and local language.
- Thorough knowledge of marketplace and industry standards and compliance; utilizes the expertise of others as necessary.
- Advanced qualitative and quantitative analytics and data modelling skills.
- Advanced project management and project sponsorship skills.
- Advanced people management skills, including managing teams across geographies.
- Advance influencing, consulting and negotiation skills; ability to ensure strategic alignment with multiple parties.
- Advanced business acumen and understanding of risk mitigation approaches and contract language usage.
- Strong understanding of the company's policies and processes.
- Excellent multi-tasking and prioritization skills.
ACCESSIBILITY
HPE is committed to creating an inclusive and accessible workplace and encourages applications from all qualified individuals, including those with disabilities. If you believe you require accommodation during any stage of the application or interview process, please submit your request by completing our secure form linked here.
Note: This option is reserved for applicants needing assistance/reasonable accommodation related to a disability.
WHAT WE CAN OFFER YOU:
Health & Wellbeing
We strive to provide our team members and their loved ones with a comprehensive suite of benefits that supports their physical, financial and emotional wellbeing.
Personal & Professional Development
We also invest in your career because the better you are, the better we all are. We have specific programs catered to helping you reach any career goals you have — whether you want to become a knowledge expert in your field or apply your skills to another division.
Unconditional Inclusion
We are unconditionally inclusive in the way we work and celebrate individual uniqueness. We know varied backgrounds are valued and succeed here. We have the flexibility to manage our work and personal needs. We make bold moves, together, and are a force for good.
LOCATION
- Job: Supply Chain & Operations
- Job Level: Manager_2
"The expected salary/wage range for this position is provided below. Actual offer may vary from this range based upon geographic location, work experience, education/training, and/or skill level.
– United States of America: Annual Salary USD 135,500 - 258,500 in Massachusetts // 119,500 - 275,000 in Texas
The listed salary range reflects base salary. Variable incentives may also be offered."
Information about employee benefits offered in the US can be found at https://myhperewards.com/main/new-hire-enrollment.html
HPE is an Equal Employment Opportunity/ Veterans/Disabled/LGBT employer. We do not discriminate on the basis of race, gender, or any other protected category, and all decisions we make are made on the basis of qualifications, merit, and business need. Our goal is to be one global team that is representative of our customers, in an inclusive environment where we can continue to innovate and grow together. Please click here: Equal Employment Opportunity.
Hewlett Packard Enterprise is EEO Protected Veteran/ Individual with Disabilities.
HPE will comply with all applicable laws related to employer use of arrest and conviction records, including laws requiring employers to consider for employment qualified applicants with criminal histories.
RECRUITMENT FRAUD ALERT
We have become aware of an increase in fraudulent recruitment activities in which individuals impersonate our company or authorized recruitment agencies to offer fake employment opportunities. These scams may occur through false websites, emails, social media, or chat-based applications and often aim to obtain personal information or money. Please note that Hewlett Packard Enterprise (HPE), its direct and indirect subsidiaries and affiliated companies, and its authorized recruitment agencies/vendors will never charge a candidate a registration fee, hiring fee, or any other fee in connection with its recruitment and hiring process. We also never request personal information such as back account details, Social Security numbers, or national IDs via social media or chat applications.
All legitimate job opportunities will come through official company channels, and candidates are responsible for verifying the credentials of any third party claiming to represent the company. Any reliance on fraudulent communication is at the individual’s own risk, and HPE disclaims legal liability for any resulting damages. If you suspect recruitment fraud, do not share personal information or make any payments and report the incident to your local authorities immediately.
INTRODUCTION
This role has been designed as 'Hybrid' with a requirement that you will work on average 2 days per week from an HPE office.
Who We Are:
Hewlett Packard Enterprise is the global edge-to-cloud company advancing the way people live and work. We help companies connect, protect, analyze, and act on their data and applications wherever they live, from edge to cloud, so they can turn insights into outcomes at the speed required to thrive in today’s complex world. Our culture thrives on finding new and better ways to accelerate what’s next. We know varied backgrounds are valued and succeed here. We have the flexibility to manage our work and personal needs. We make bold moves, together, and are a force for good. If you are looking to stretch and grow your career our culture will embrace you. Open up opportunities with HPE.
Job Description:
Job Family Definition:
Responsible for execution of commodity/category strategies worldwide. Executes company procurement strategies, policies and tactics required to achieve objectives. Ensures execution of procurement channel and category strategies in delivery of the company internal projects and 3rd party products/services when part of company customer solutions; purchasing and buying. Coordinates purchasing activities with engineering and manufacturing departments, strategic procurement, and company Business Units to maintain inventories at planned levels (where applicable), ensure assurance of supply, maintain service levels, meet business requirements, and mitigate risk. May include inventory management. At the non-exempt level, may assist with establishing and maintaining the production control system.
Management Level Definition:
Applies expert subject matter knowledge to manage staff activities in solving most complex business/technical issues within established policies. Manages activities of exempt individual contributors (typically Expert/Master) and/or MG1s. Has accountability for a large multi-department area(s) or location(s) with significant impact on business unit results and organizational strategy. Acts as a key advisor to senior management on the development of overall policies and long-term goals of the organization. Plans, manages, and monitors high-end operational/tactical activities of Staff. Staff members' primary focus is on either high-end tactical or broad strategic issues or a combination of both. Recruits and supports development of direct staff members. Position typically reports to Director or above.
Responsibilities:
- Accountable for aligning internal objectives with external realities to maximize efficiencies of technologies, processes and solutions, ensuring that performance meets the overall business needs.
- Manages a team of senior-level exempt individual contributors and lower-level people managers with strategic implications across organizations and/or functions.
- Responsible for hiring, setting and monitoring of annual performance plans, coaching, and career development; ensures that the proper tools are in place to support the team and processes.
- Ensures the delivery of products and services that meet the performance metrics defined by senior management; supports the design of performance measurement processes.
- Consults with business leaders to guide and influence strategic decision-making within a broad scope.
- Creates new operational efficiencies and cost savings within the supply chain on a broad scale, using horizontal strategies and initiatives and influencing internal and external partners.
- Plans, directs and monitors activities of Staff from a strategic level, ensuring that operations achieve key business metrics.
- Oversees the development and delivery of complex initiatives that can impact the supply chain globally, typically requiring the leadership of cross-functional and cross-regional teams.
EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE REQUIRED:
- First level university degree or equivalent experience; advanced university degree preferred.
- Typically 10+ years of experience in a supply chain function (or related fields).
- Typically 2-4 years of people management experience.
KNOWLEDGE AND SKILLS:
- Advanced knowledge of procurement and supply chain business requirements and strategies.
- Advanced written, verbal and presentation skills catered to a wide variety of audiences; mastery in English and local language.
- Thorough knowledge of marketplace and industry standards and compliance; utilizes the expertise of others as necessary.
- Advanced qualitative and quantitative analytics and data modelling skills.
- Advanced project management and project sponsorship skills.
- Advanced people management skills, including managing teams across geographies.
- Advance influencing, consulting and negotiation skills; ability to ensure strategic alignment with multiple parties.
- Advanced business acumen and understanding of risk mitigation approaches and contract language usage.
- Strong understanding of the company's policies and processes.
- Excellent multi-tasking and prioritization skills.
ACCESSIBILITY
HPE is committed to creating an inclusive and accessible workplace and encourages applications from all qualified individuals, including those with disabilities. If you believe you require accommodation during any stage of the application or interview process, please submit your request by completing our secure form linked here.
Note: This option is reserved for applicants needing assistance/reasonable accommodation related to a disability.
WHAT WE CAN OFFER YOU:
Health & Wellbeing
We strive to provide our team members and their loved ones with a comprehensive suite of benefits that supports their physical, financial and emotional wellbeing.
Personal & Professional Development
We also invest in your career because the better you are, the better we all are. We have specific programs catered to helping you reach any career goals you have — whether you want to become a knowledge expert in your field or apply your skills to another division.
Unconditional Inclusion
We are unconditionally inclusive in the way we work and celebrate individual uniqueness. We know varied backgrounds are valued and succeed here. We have the flexibility to manage our work and personal needs. We make bold moves, together, and are a force for good.
LOCATION
- Job: Supply Chain & Operations
- Job Level: Manager_2
"The expected salary/wage range for this position is provided below. Actual offer may vary from this range based upon geographic location, work experience, education/training, and/or skill level.
– United States of America: Annual Salary USD 135,500 - 258,500 in Massachusetts // 119,500 - 275,000 in Texas
The listed salary range reflects base salary. Variable incentives may also be offered."
Information about employee benefits offered in the US can be found at https://myhperewards.com/main/new-hire-enrollment.html
HPE is an Equal Employment Opportunity/ Veterans/Disabled/LGBT employer. We do not discriminate on the basis of race, gender, or any other protected category, and all decisions we make are made on the basis of qualifications, merit, and business need. Our goal is to be one global team that is representative of our customers, in an inclusive environment where we can continue to innovate and grow together. Please click here: Equal Employment Opportunity.
Hewlett Packard Enterprise is EEO Protected Veteran/ Individual with Disabilities.
HPE will comply with all applicable laws related to employer use of arrest and conviction records, including laws requiring employers to consider for employment qualified applicants with criminal histories.
RECRUITMENT FRAUD ALERT
We have become aware of an increase in fraudulent recruitment activities in which individuals impersonate our company or authorized recruitment agencies to offer fake employment opportunities. These scams may occur through false websites, emails, social media, or chat-based applications and often aim to obtain personal information or money. Please note that Hewlett Packard Enterprise (HPE), its direct and indirect subsidiaries and affiliated companies, and its authorized recruitment agencies/vendors will never charge a candidate a registration fee, hiring fee, or any other fee in connection with its recruitment and hiring process. We also never request personal information such as back account details, Social Security numbers, or national IDs via social media or chat applications.
All legitimate job opportunities will come through official company channels, and candidates are responsible for verifying the credentials of any third party claiming to represent the company. Any reliance on fraudulent communication is at the individual’s own risk, and HPE disclaims legal liability for any resulting damages. If you suspect recruitment fraud, do not share personal information or make any payments and report the incident to your local authorities immediately.
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Get Access To All JobsTips for Finding Visa Sponsorship as a Design Project Manager
Target industries with established sponsorship track records
Tech companies, architecture firms, and large advertising agencies sponsor Design Project Managers most consistently. These employers have dedicated immigration counsel and established H-1B filing processes, making them far more likely to sponsor than smaller studios or startups.
Frame your degree field strategically in applications
USCIS requires your degree to relate directly to the role. A background in graphic design, architecture, industrial design, or project management strengthens your specialty occupation case. Highlight how your degree field directly informs the design decisions you manage day to day.
Emphasize cross-functional leadership in your resume
Sponsors want evidence that this role genuinely requires a specialized degree, not just general management skills. Quantify your impact: teams led, design systems delivered, product timelines managed. This documentation directly supports the specialty occupation argument during USCIS adjudication.
Understand the H-1B lottery timing before you apply
H-1B registration opens in March for an October 1 start date. If you miss the lottery or aren't selected, cap-exempt employers like universities and nonprofits can file year-round. Knowing this calendar prevents gaps in your work authorization and keeps your job search realistic.
Australian citizens should specifically target E-3 roles
The E-3 visa has no lottery, no annual cap pressure, and processes within weeks of a consular interview. Design Project Manager roles qualify as specialty occupations under the E-3. Browse Migrate Mate to filter specifically for employers open to E-3 sponsorship.
Ask about sponsorship intent early, not after an offer
Many employers will sponsor but have never been asked directly. Raise it before the final interview round so both sides invest time knowingly. Framing it as a straightforward process with predictable timelines reduces employer hesitation and avoids late-stage offer withdrawals.
Frequently Asked Questions
Does Design Project Manager qualify as a specialty occupation for the H-1B?
Yes, in most cases, but the framing matters. USCIS evaluates whether the specific role requires a bachelor's degree in a directly related field. Design Project Managers overseeing UX, product design, or architecture projects are well-positioned. Roles that read as general management without a design-specific degree requirement can face additional scrutiny, so job descriptions should clearly tie the degree field to the core responsibilities.
What degree do I need to qualify for sponsorship as a Design Project Manager?
A bachelor's degree in graphic design, architecture, industrial design, interior design, visual communications, or project management is typically sufficient. USCIS also accepts related fields if your coursework and work history connect directly to the design function you're managing. Degrees in unrelated fields like business administration alone are harder to support without a strong design-specific work history to bridge the gap.
How do I find employers who actively sponsor Design Project Managers?
Migrate Mate lists sponsorship-open roles specifically, so you can browse Design Project Manager positions without filtering through employers who won't sponsor. Outside of job boards, Department of Labor LCA disclosure data shows which companies have filed for this role type historically, giving you a concrete list of proven sponsors to target in your outreach.
Is the E-3 visa a realistic option for Australian Design Project Managers?
Yes, and it's often the better path. The E-3 visa requires the same specialty occupation standard as the H-1B visa but has no lottery, no annual cap pressure, and can be processed in weeks through a consular interview in Australia. Design Project Manager roles at tech companies, consultancies, and architecture firms qualify. The practical advantage over H-1B is significant: you can start work far sooner and aren't dependent on random selection.
Can I get H-1B sponsorship as a Design Project Manager if I'm already in the U.S. on OPT?
Yes. If you're on OPT, your employer can file your H-1B petition during the March registration window for an October 1 start. If you have a STEM degree and OPT extension, you have up to three years of work authorization to go through the lottery cycle. The key is finding an employer willing to file before your OPT expires, which is why starting the sponsorship conversation early in your job search is critical.
What is the prevailing wage requirement for sponsored Design Project 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.