Head of Programs Jobs in USA with Visa Sponsorship
Head of Programs roles sit squarely in H-1B visa specialty occupation territory, requiring a directly related bachelor's degree and employer-filed LCA before you can start. Nonprofit and university employers often qualify as cap-exempt, which bypasses the annual lottery entirely and opens a faster path to U.S. work authorization.
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Come join the company at the center of how the world adopts AI securely. Cyera’s mission is to give enterprises the confidence to embrace AI safely — deciding exactly what it can see and do as it reaches deeper into the business. We started by solving the hardest problem in data security: finding and securing data faster and more precisely than anyone thought possible. That foundation is now the essential AI trust infrastructure for the Fortune 1000. We’re hiring mission-driven talent to put those leaders at the center of our story.
THE OPPORTUNITY
Cyera U.S. Inc. is looking for a full-time Head of Global Events And Executive Programs in New York, NY 10018.
Responsibilities:
- Integrating brand positioning, executive engagement business pipeline acceleration by designing and implementing global events strategy – this involves raising brand and product awareness through experiential marketing activities thus analyzing industry trends and reports to forecast and plan activations and experiences accordingly.
- Collaborate with cross-functional teams and utilize advanced data analytics and market intelligence to optimize event ROI, customer acquisition, and retention outcomes – this involves working with different departments from product, engineering, sales to determine event objectives, product launch announcement and use the event as a platform to reach departmental targets.
- Align cross-functional teams (executive, sales, marketing) through high-level strategic planning, requiring expert communication and leadership capabilities – this involves cross functionality with the sales team to determine revenue goals and develop commercial and business plans factoring in contributions from global events to sales growth and targets. Direct the conception, planning, and execution of large-scale international programs and events such as RSA, Black Hat, Gartner Symposium, and Cyera’s proprietary DataSec Conference – This involves managing overall execution of strategic events from concept to strategy creation to planning and execution. This will elevate event posture in industry, proprietary and internal events.
- Manage brand storytelling, vendor ecosystems, production logistics with precision across multiple geographies and cultural contexts – this involves shaping and controlling brand narrative and developing a consistent brand identity tied to brand equity, positioning, and integrated marketing communications.
- Apply specialized operational frameworks and event technologies (CRM, ABM, MarTech integrations) to ensure consistency and scalability.
- Develop elite-tier executive programs designed to enhance marketing outcomes— including customer advisory boards, innovation summits, and executive briefings — that showcase Cyera’s leadership in data security focusing – this will highlight Cyera’s positioning and values and create connections and brand equity building.
- Establish event governance models, standardized processes, and KPIs leveraging data-driven insights and best-in-class methodologies – this involves creating a consistent, scalable framework that improves brand experience and message alignment across all events through standardized processes and governance.
- Leveraging data-driven KPIs enables marketers to measure event performance, optimize audience engagement, and demonstrate clear ROI tied to broader marketing objectives.
- Ensure compliance with international event regulations, corporate policies, and cross-border operational standards.
- Partner directly with C-suite executives to create bespoke experiences that advance strategic partnerships and thought leadership.
- Build long-term frameworks for executive relationship management and measurable business influence.
- Recruit, mentor, and manage a global team of professionals to be engaged in event management for business development activities.
REQUIRED QUALIFICATIONS:
- Requires a Bachelor’s degree in Marketing, Communications or Event Management or closely relevant business specialty. Foreign equivalent of degree accepted. Will accept a single degree or a combination of degrees and/or diplomas determined to be equivalent to a U.S. bachelor’s by a qualified evaluation service.
- 10 years of experience in job offered or related occupation/role in global B-2B event marketing with specific expertise in cybersecurity, SaaS or enterprise technology sectors.
COMPENSATION INFORMATION:
This compensation range represents Cyera’s good faith and reasonable estimate of the range of possible compensation for this role at the time of posting, and Cyera may ultimately pay more or less than the posted range. The final salary for this position will be determined in Cyera’s sole discretion, consistent with applicable law, and based on a variety of factors, including but not limited to the employee’s work experience, skills, and qualifications for the role, as well as the needs of Cyera’s business and other operational considerations.
Final compensation will vary based on seniority and relevance of experience, location, and position requirements.
This role may be eligible for potential merit increases based on factors such as individual or company performance, time in role, and other discretionary factors.
BENEFITS - Why Cyera?
- Ability to work remotely, with office setup reimbursement
- Competitive salary
- Unlimited PTO
- Paid holidays and sick time
- Health, vision, and dental insurance
- Life, short and long-term disability insurance
TERMS AND CONDITIONS: 40 Hours per week, Mon-Fri. Position is 100% remote – telecommuting allowed from any U.S. states. Up to -15% domestic travel, 5% international travel involved to attend company events and conferences at various unanticipated location in the U.S. and overseas. Annual salary range -$246,438 - $310,000. Company offers remote office set-up reimbursement, unlimited PTO, paid holidays and sick time, health, vision and dental insurance, life and disability insurance, bonus and stock options. Email resumes to: talent-acquisition-team@cyera.io
WHO WE ARE
Come join the company at the center of how the world adopts AI securely. Cyera’s mission is to give enterprises the confidence to embrace AI safely — deciding exactly what it can see and do as it reaches deeper into the business. We started by solving the hardest problem in data security: finding and securing data faster and more precisely than anyone thought possible. That foundation is now the essential AI trust infrastructure for the Fortune 1000. We’re hiring mission-driven talent to put those leaders at the center of our story.
THE OPPORTUNITY
Cyera U.S. Inc. is looking for a full-time Head of Global Events And Executive Programs in New York, NY 10018.
Responsibilities:
- Integrating brand positioning, executive engagement business pipeline acceleration by designing and implementing global events strategy – this involves raising brand and product awareness through experiential marketing activities thus analyzing industry trends and reports to forecast and plan activations and experiences accordingly.
- Collaborate with cross-functional teams and utilize advanced data analytics and market intelligence to optimize event ROI, customer acquisition, and retention outcomes – this involves working with different departments from product, engineering, sales to determine event objectives, product launch announcement and use the event as a platform to reach departmental targets.
- Align cross-functional teams (executive, sales, marketing) through high-level strategic planning, requiring expert communication and leadership capabilities – this involves cross functionality with the sales team to determine revenue goals and develop commercial and business plans factoring in contributions from global events to sales growth and targets. Direct the conception, planning, and execution of large-scale international programs and events such as RSA, Black Hat, Gartner Symposium, and Cyera’s proprietary DataSec Conference – This involves managing overall execution of strategic events from concept to strategy creation to planning and execution. This will elevate event posture in industry, proprietary and internal events.
- Manage brand storytelling, vendor ecosystems, production logistics with precision across multiple geographies and cultural contexts – this involves shaping and controlling brand narrative and developing a consistent brand identity tied to brand equity, positioning, and integrated marketing communications.
- Apply specialized operational frameworks and event technologies (CRM, ABM, MarTech integrations) to ensure consistency and scalability.
- Develop elite-tier executive programs designed to enhance marketing outcomes— including customer advisory boards, innovation summits, and executive briefings — that showcase Cyera’s leadership in data security focusing – this will highlight Cyera’s positioning and values and create connections and brand equity building.
- Establish event governance models, standardized processes, and KPIs leveraging data-driven insights and best-in-class methodologies – this involves creating a consistent, scalable framework that improves brand experience and message alignment across all events through standardized processes and governance.
- Leveraging data-driven KPIs enables marketers to measure event performance, optimize audience engagement, and demonstrate clear ROI tied to broader marketing objectives.
- Ensure compliance with international event regulations, corporate policies, and cross-border operational standards.
- Partner directly with C-suite executives to create bespoke experiences that advance strategic partnerships and thought leadership.
- Build long-term frameworks for executive relationship management and measurable business influence.
- Recruit, mentor, and manage a global team of professionals to be engaged in event management for business development activities.
REQUIRED QUALIFICATIONS:
- Requires a Bachelor’s degree in Marketing, Communications or Event Management or closely relevant business specialty. Foreign equivalent of degree accepted. Will accept a single degree or a combination of degrees and/or diplomas determined to be equivalent to a U.S. bachelor’s by a qualified evaluation service.
- 10 years of experience in job offered or related occupation/role in global B-2B event marketing with specific expertise in cybersecurity, SaaS or enterprise technology sectors.
COMPENSATION INFORMATION:
This compensation range represents Cyera’s good faith and reasonable estimate of the range of possible compensation for this role at the time of posting, and Cyera may ultimately pay more or less than the posted range. The final salary for this position will be determined in Cyera’s sole discretion, consistent with applicable law, and based on a variety of factors, including but not limited to the employee’s work experience, skills, and qualifications for the role, as well as the needs of Cyera’s business and other operational considerations.
Final compensation will vary based on seniority and relevance of experience, location, and position requirements.
This role may be eligible for potential merit increases based on factors such as individual or company performance, time in role, and other discretionary factors.
BENEFITS - Why Cyera?
- Ability to work remotely, with office setup reimbursement
- Competitive salary
- Unlimited PTO
- Paid holidays and sick time
- Health, vision, and dental insurance
- Life, short and long-term disability insurance
TERMS AND CONDITIONS: 40 Hours per week, Mon-Fri. Position is 100% remote – telecommuting allowed from any U.S. states. Up to -15% domestic travel, 5% international travel involved to attend company events and conferences at various unanticipated location in the U.S. and overseas. Annual salary range -$246,438 - $310,000. Company offers remote office set-up reimbursement, unlimited PTO, paid holidays and sick time, health, vision and dental insurance, life and disability insurance, bonus and stock options. Email resumes to: talent-acquisition-team@cyera.io
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Get Access To All JobsTips for Finding Head of Programs Jobs
Frame your degree as directly related
Head of Programs positions require a specialty occupation showing, so your credential must map tightly to the role. A degree in public policy, nonprofit management, education, or social work strengthens that connection far more than a general business degree.
Target cap-exempt employers first
Universities, nonprofit research institutions, and government-affiliated organizations can sponsor H-1B workers outside the annual lottery. Prioritizing these employers means your petition can be filed any time of year, not just during the April registration window.
Search verified sponsor history on Migrate Mate
Use Migrate Mate to find employers with confirmed LCA filing history for program management roles. This filters out organizations that express openness to sponsorship in interviews but have never actually filed, saving you weeks of pursuing dead ends.
Verify prevailing wage tier before negotiating
Head of Programs titles often land at DOL wage Level III or IV, which affects what an employer must certify on the LCA. Check the OFLC Wage Search for your metro area before entering salary discussions so you aren't surprised after an offer is extended.
Ask about PERM readiness during offer talks
Many program directors use H-1B as a bridge to a green card via PERM labor certification. Raise this during the offer stage, not after onboarding. Knowing whether the employer has completed PERM processes before tells you how experienced their HR or legal team actually is.
Document your program impact with measurable outcomes
USCIS adjudicators evaluating specialty occupation petitions for program leadership roles scrutinize whether the job genuinely requires a specific degree. Offer letters and employer support letters that describe budget authority, cross-functional oversight, and stakeholder accountability strengthen the specialty occupation argument.
Frequently Asked Questions
Does a Head of Programs role qualify as a specialty occupation for H-1B purposes?
Yes, in most cases, but the employer must demonstrate the role requires a bachelor's degree in a specific field, not just any degree. Roles overseeing grant-funded initiatives, policy implementation, or academic programs typically qualify. Generalist leadership positions with no defined degree requirement face more scrutiny from USCIS during adjudication.
Which visa types realistically cover Head of Programs positions?
H-1B is the most common path, covering specialty occupations with an employer-filed LCA and I-129 petition. If you're Australian, the E-3 visa offers the same specialty occupation framework with a separate annual cap and no lottery. Canadian and Mexican nationals may qualify under TN visa if the role maps to an eligible USMCA profession. EB-2 or EB-3 green card sponsorship is possible for longer-term placements.
Do nonprofits and universities sponsor visas for Head of Programs roles?
Many do, and they carry a structural advantage: qualifying nonprofits affiliated with higher education, nonprofit research organizations, and government research entities are H-1B cap-exempt. That means they can file petitions year-round without entering the lottery. Browse Head of Programs roles at verified sponsoring organizations on Migrate Mate to identify these employers directly.
What degree background do employers typically require for visa-sponsored Head of Programs jobs?
Most job descriptions specify a bachelor's degree in public administration, nonprofit management, social work, education, or a field directly tied to the program's focus area. For health programs, public health credentials are common. For international development roles, degrees in international relations or development studies often satisfy the specialty occupation requirement that USCIS reviews.
How does the LCA process work when a nonprofit sponsors a Head of Programs hire?
The employer files the LCA with DOL before submitting the H-1B petition to USCIS. The LCA certifies the offered wage meets or exceeds the prevailing wage for the role and location, determined using DOL wage data. For cap-exempt nonprofits, there's no registration deadline, so the LCA and I-129 can be filed as soon as the employer is ready to proceed.
What is the prevailing wage requirement for sponsored Head of Programs 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.