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Director of Implementation roles qualify as specialty occupations under H-1B visa, requiring a bachelor's degree in a directly related field like computer science, business, or engineering. Employers filing an LCA must certify prevailing wage compliance before sponsorship begins, making early employer engagement critical for international candidates.
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Opportunities for you!
- Consecutively recognized as a top employer by Forbes, and in 2025 by Newsweek
- We’re excited to offer a progressive sign-on incentive and comprehensive relocation package
- Eligible for annual incentive program
- Community University leadership training courses
- Tuition reimbursement, education programs and scholarships
- Vacation time accrues from Day 1 at the maximum allowable accrual rate
- Free money toward retirement with a 403(b) and matching contributions
- Great food options with on-demand ordering
- Free parking and electric charging
Commitment to diversity and inclusion is a cornerstone of our culture at Community. All are welcome as valued members of our community.
We know that our ability to provide the highest level of care is through taking care of our incredible teams. Learn more on our Benefits page.
Responsibilities:
As Director of Client Implementation - TPA Services, you’re committed to the positive retention and engagement of your team members. You recognize effective communication as a top priority. You identify as an agent of change, solving organizational challenges through insight and inquiry. Exploring new avenues to help your teams and the organization succeed is central to your work. You’ll stand by decisions in the interest of Community; the popular and the unpopular.
The Director of Client Implementation - TPA Services is responsible for overseeing and managing the end-to-end implementation of third-party administrative (TPA) services for new clients. This role ensures that all operational, technical, and client service aspects are aligned with organizational standards, deadlines, and client expectations. The director serves as the main point of contact for internal teams and clients during the implementation process.
The Director's day may look like:
- Lead client implementation meetings and ongoing implementation efforts.
- Gather client requirements, including:
- Benefit plan information
- Vendor connections and integrations
- Operational workflows
- Partner closely with Information Systems teams to establish or create data connections and integrations.
- Manage implementation documentation and project requirements.
- Coordinate activities across multiple departments to ensure successful client onboarding.
- Participate in finalist and client presentations as part of the sales process.
- Serve as a client-facing implementation leader throughout implementation projects.
The Director will work closely with:
- Account Management
- Operations
- Information Systems (IS)
- Sales teams during client acquisition and finalist presentations
SCHEDULE & LOCATION:
- Standard working hours: 8:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m, Monday - Friday.
- Position is currently based at our Fresno location.
QUALIFICATIONS
Education
- Bachelor's Degree in Business Administration, Healthcare Management, or a related field required
- Equivalent combination of education and experience may be substituted for the Bachelor’s Degree
Experience
- 5 years of experience in TPA operations, client implementation, or project management required
- Strong presentation and communication skills.
- Experience creating reports and working with documentation.
- Proficiency with Microsoft Excel, PowerPoint, and Office Suite.
- Advanced project management capabilities.
- Experience managing multiple concurrent implementations.
- Ability to oversee at least 5+ client implementations simultaneously.
Disclaimers:
- Pay ranges listed are an estimate and subject to change.
- If any bonuses are noted, they are only applicable to external hires meeting criteria.
Overview:
Opportunities for you!
- Consecutively recognized as a top employer by Forbes, and in 2025 by Newsweek
- We’re excited to offer a progressive sign-on incentive and comprehensive relocation package
- Eligible for annual incentive program
- Community University leadership training courses
- Tuition reimbursement, education programs and scholarships
- Vacation time accrues from Day 1 at the maximum allowable accrual rate
- Free money toward retirement with a 403(b) and matching contributions
- Great food options with on-demand ordering
- Free parking and electric charging
Commitment to diversity and inclusion is a cornerstone of our culture at Community. All are welcome as valued members of our community.
We know that our ability to provide the highest level of care is through taking care of our incredible teams. Learn more on our Benefits page.
Responsibilities:
As Director of Client Implementation - TPA Services, you’re committed to the positive retention and engagement of your team members. You recognize effective communication as a top priority. You identify as an agent of change, solving organizational challenges through insight and inquiry. Exploring new avenues to help your teams and the organization succeed is central to your work. You’ll stand by decisions in the interest of Community; the popular and the unpopular.
The Director of Client Implementation - TPA Services is responsible for overseeing and managing the end-to-end implementation of third-party administrative (TPA) services for new clients. This role ensures that all operational, technical, and client service aspects are aligned with organizational standards, deadlines, and client expectations. The director serves as the main point of contact for internal teams and clients during the implementation process.
The Director's day may look like:
- Lead client implementation meetings and ongoing implementation efforts.
- Gather client requirements, including:
- Benefit plan information
- Vendor connections and integrations
- Operational workflows
- Partner closely with Information Systems teams to establish or create data connections and integrations.
- Manage implementation documentation and project requirements.
- Coordinate activities across multiple departments to ensure successful client onboarding.
- Participate in finalist and client presentations as part of the sales process.
- Serve as a client-facing implementation leader throughout implementation projects.
The Director will work closely with:
- Account Management
- Operations
- Information Systems (IS)
- Sales teams during client acquisition and finalist presentations
SCHEDULE & LOCATION:
- Standard working hours: 8:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m, Monday - Friday.
- Position is currently based at our Fresno location.
QUALIFICATIONS
Education
- Bachelor's Degree in Business Administration, Healthcare Management, or a related field required
- Equivalent combination of education and experience may be substituted for the Bachelor’s Degree
Experience
- 5 years of experience in TPA operations, client implementation, or project management required
- Strong presentation and communication skills.
- Experience creating reports and working with documentation.
- Proficiency with Microsoft Excel, PowerPoint, and Office Suite.
- Advanced project management capabilities.
- Experience managing multiple concurrent implementations.
- Ability to oversee at least 5+ client implementations simultaneously.
Disclaimers:
- Pay ranges listed are an estimate and subject to change.
- If any bonuses are noted, they are only applicable to external hires meeting criteria.
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Frame your degree as directly related
USCIS scrutinizes whether your degree field directly ties to implementation leadership. A degree in information systems, computer science, or business administration maps clearly. A general arts degree paired with an MBA strengthens the connection and reduces RFE risk.
Verify prevailing wage before negotiating
Use the OFLC Wage Search to look up the Level III or IV wage for your target metro before you receive an offer. If an employer's offer falls below the certified LCA wage, your petition will stall at DOL before USCIS even sees it.
Target companies with active LCA filing history
Use Migrate Mate to find employers with verified LCA sponsorship history for implementation and professional services roles. This saves weeks of outreach to companies that may decline sponsorship after you've already advanced through interviews.
Prepare a scope-of-duties memo for your employer
Implementation directors often manage cross-functional teams, vendors, and clients simultaneously. Draft a one-page duties summary that maps each responsibility to your degree field. This document feeds directly into the LCA job description and strengthens the specialty occupation case.
Ask about PERM timelines before accepting an offer
If you're on OPT or capped out of H-1B extensions, your employer needs to file PERM labor certification well before your status expires. Confirm whether the company has existing PERM infrastructure or typically relies on outside counsel to avoid unexpected delays.
Clarify H-1B portability rules when changing employers
If you're already in H-1B status, you can start with a new employer once the new petition is filed, with no waiting period required. Confirm your current petition's receipt notice is accessible before giving notice, since the new employer needs it to file.
Frequently Asked Questions
Does a Director of Implementation role qualify as a specialty occupation for H-1B purposes?
Yes, in most cases. USCIS evaluates whether the role normally requires a bachelor's degree or higher in a specific field. Implementation directors overseeing enterprise software, SaaS platforms, or technical deployments typically qualify because the work requires specialized knowledge in computer science, information systems, or business administration. Vague job descriptions that omit degree requirements create RFE exposure, so the LCA job description must be precise.
Which visas are realistic for a sponsored Director of Implementation position?
H-1B is the most common path for employer-sponsored implementation directors, with status granted for up to three years and extendable to six. If you're already on OPT or STEM OPT, your employer can sponsor you through that period while the H-1B petition is filed. For Canadian or Mexican nationals, the TN visa is available if the role maps to a qualifying USMCA profession such as computer systems analyst or management consultant.
How do I find employers actively sponsoring Director of Implementation roles?
Migrate Mate lists U.S. employers with verified LCA sponsorship history for implementation and professional services roles, searchable by location and role type. This surfaces companies that have already committed to the sponsorship process, which matters at the director level where offers often move quickly and you can't afford to discover late that the employer won't file.
What degree background does USCIS expect for this role?
USCIS looks for a direct relationship between the degree field and the job duties. Computer science, information systems, software engineering, or business administration are the strongest fits for implementation leadership roles. A general business degree can work if the role emphasizes process management and cross-functional coordination. If your degree is in an unrelated field, relevant postgraduate credentials or a combination of education and experience may help, but the connection must be clearly documented.
Can an employer start PERM labor certification for a Director of Implementation role while I'm on H-1B?
Yes, PERM can be filed while you're in H-1B status, and filing it early is advisable for director-level roles because DOL audit rates for managerial positions can extend timelines significantly. The employer must conduct a bona fide recruitment effort and demonstrate no qualified U.S. workers applied. For director roles, that recruitment record typically includes documented interviews, rejection reasons, and position-specific requirements tied to the LCA wage level.
What is the prevailing wage requirement for sponsored Director of Implementation 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.