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Implementation Leads are regularly sponsored for H-1B visa and L-1 visas, particularly at enterprise software, consulting, and SaaS companies. Employers typically require a bachelor's degree in information systems, business, or a related technical field to support a specialty occupation petition. For detailed occupation requirements, see the O*NET profile.
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The Senior Implementation Lead serves as the primary point of contact for clients in active project implementation, utilizing their deep knowledge of Origami’s product and the insurance industry to efficiently lead a team to implement client business requirements.
Starting base pay for this role is between $105,000 and $135,000. The actual base pay is dependent upon many factors, such as transferable skills, work experience, business needs, training, location, and market demands. The base pay range is subject to change and may be modified in the future. This role will be eligible for a bonus as well as competitive medical, dental, and vision benefits, wellness reimbursement, life insurance, and a 401(k) with company match. We offer vacation and sick leave benefits (under a flexible time off policy in most states).
Responsibilities:
- Owns the execution and outcomes of the project and its deliverables. Ultimately accountable for the success of the project (profitability, quality, client satisfaction, standards adherence, content communication).
- Leads discovery sessions for deliverables included in projects.
- Drives adoption of contracted functionality to ensure client is maximizing their usage of and value from Origami.
- For project implementations, assigns deliverables and other tasks to individual team members.
- Configures the Origami platform to meet client requirements.
- Leverages Origami standard configuration where possible and follows established best practices and industry standards when designing, configuring, and consulting on solutions.
- Responsible for the submission, oversight, and communication of client-specific bug related JIRA tickets identified during the implementation.
- Records hours worked in accordance with Origami's time entry policy.
- Manages tracking, erosion, auditing, and reporting of project hours.
- Ensures accurate and timely entry and reporting of all team members' hours worked for all assigned projects.
- During implementation, identifies potential scope creep / out-of-scope work and escalates to Project Manager.
- Performs unit testing of assigned deliverables.
- Prepares training materials and conducts user training.
- Identifies potential expanded sales opportunities during the implementation and notifies / coordinates with account management team on pursuing.
- Supports account management team in presenting and negotiating pricing and Statement of Work for change orders/expanded scope to client.
QUALIFICATIONS
- Bachelor’s Degree in a Computer Science or business-related field
- JavaScript, XML, SQL experience preferred
- 8+ years’ experience in a client-facing professional services position
- Superior communication and presentation skills required
- Strong interpersonal skills required
- Healthcare or EHS industry experience preferred
BENEFITS:
- Medical and Dental coverage available for employees, dependents, domestic partners, and spouses
- Paid Time Off – Flexible options plus 10 paid company holidays where available**
- All full-time positions are hybrid, with many eligible to be completely remote
- Fully Paid by Origami Risk – Vision insurance, Short & Long-Term Disability Insurance, and Basic Life Insurance
- Generous family leave options—including adoption and foster care placements
- Pre-Tax Savings Accounts – Flexible Spending Account, Health Savings Account, Commuter Benefits, Dependent Care Savings Account
- Retirement Savings – 401(k) with company match up to 4%
- Employee Assistance Program (EAP) – Confidential & Free support offered to colleagues facing personal or work-related complications
- Education Assistance Program – to help colleagues pursue industry/role-specific certifications
- Wellness Benefits – reimbursement program to invest in healthy habits as well as support better colleague productivity and stress management
- Additional coverages available – Pet Insurance, Critical Illness Insurance, and Voluntary Life & AD&D coverage
Flexible PTO not available in California or the UK
WHO WE ARE:
Origami Risk delivers single-platform SaaS solutions that help organizations best navigate the complexities of risk, insurance, compliance, and safety management.
Founded by industry veterans who recognized the need for risk management technology that was more configurable, intuitive, and scalable, Origami continues to add to its innovative product offerings for managing both insurable and uninsurable risk; facilitating compliance; improving safety; and helping insurers, MGAs, TPAs, and brokers provide enhanced services that drive results.
A singular focus on client success underlies Origami’s approach to developing, implementing, and supporting our award-winning software solutions.
Origami Risk is proud to be an equal opportunity employer. We thrive and benefit from diversity and are committed to creating an inclusive and equitable environment for all employees. We do not discriminate against any individual based upon race, religion, gender (including pregnancy, childbirth, or related medical conditions), sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, color, sex, national origin, age, marital status, military or veteran status, disability, or any other characteristic protected by applicable law.
Caution: Be alert to recruiting scams. We have received reports of individuals impersonating Origami Risk recruiters to deceive candidates into disclosing personal information. These impostors use fake Origami Risk domain names and email addresses. Please double-check that any email address from an Origami Risk recruiter ends with origamirisk.com or talent.icims.com. And to confirm the legitimacy of any recruiting communication, feel free to email transparencycheck@origamirisk.com.
Overview:
The Senior Implementation Lead serves as the primary point of contact for clients in active project implementation, utilizing their deep knowledge of Origami’s product and the insurance industry to efficiently lead a team to implement client business requirements.
Starting base pay for this role is between $105,000 and $135,000. The actual base pay is dependent upon many factors, such as transferable skills, work experience, business needs, training, location, and market demands. The base pay range is subject to change and may be modified in the future. This role will be eligible for a bonus as well as competitive medical, dental, and vision benefits, wellness reimbursement, life insurance, and a 401(k) with company match. We offer vacation and sick leave benefits (under a flexible time off policy in most states).
Responsibilities:
- Owns the execution and outcomes of the project and its deliverables. Ultimately accountable for the success of the project (profitability, quality, client satisfaction, standards adherence, content communication).
- Leads discovery sessions for deliverables included in projects.
- Drives adoption of contracted functionality to ensure client is maximizing their usage of and value from Origami.
- For project implementations, assigns deliverables and other tasks to individual team members.
- Configures the Origami platform to meet client requirements.
- Leverages Origami standard configuration where possible and follows established best practices and industry standards when designing, configuring, and consulting on solutions.
- Responsible for the submission, oversight, and communication of client-specific bug related JIRA tickets identified during the implementation.
- Records hours worked in accordance with Origami's time entry policy.
- Manages tracking, erosion, auditing, and reporting of project hours.
- Ensures accurate and timely entry and reporting of all team members' hours worked for all assigned projects.
- During implementation, identifies potential scope creep / out-of-scope work and escalates to Project Manager.
- Performs unit testing of assigned deliverables.
- Prepares training materials and conducts user training.
- Identifies potential expanded sales opportunities during the implementation and notifies / coordinates with account management team on pursuing.
- Supports account management team in presenting and negotiating pricing and Statement of Work for change orders/expanded scope to client.
QUALIFICATIONS
- Bachelor’s Degree in a Computer Science or business-related field
- JavaScript, XML, SQL experience preferred
- 8+ years’ experience in a client-facing professional services position
- Superior communication and presentation skills required
- Strong interpersonal skills required
- Healthcare or EHS industry experience preferred
BENEFITS:
- Medical and Dental coverage available for employees, dependents, domestic partners, and spouses
- Paid Time Off – Flexible options plus 10 paid company holidays where available**
- All full-time positions are hybrid, with many eligible to be completely remote
- Fully Paid by Origami Risk – Vision insurance, Short & Long-Term Disability Insurance, and Basic Life Insurance
- Generous family leave options—including adoption and foster care placements
- Pre-Tax Savings Accounts – Flexible Spending Account, Health Savings Account, Commuter Benefits, Dependent Care Savings Account
- Retirement Savings – 401(k) with company match up to 4%
- Employee Assistance Program (EAP) – Confidential & Free support offered to colleagues facing personal or work-related complications
- Education Assistance Program – to help colleagues pursue industry/role-specific certifications
- Wellness Benefits – reimbursement program to invest in healthy habits as well as support better colleague productivity and stress management
- Additional coverages available – Pet Insurance, Critical Illness Insurance, and Voluntary Life & AD&D coverage
Flexible PTO not available in California or the UK
WHO WE ARE:
Origami Risk delivers single-platform SaaS solutions that help organizations best navigate the complexities of risk, insurance, compliance, and safety management.
Founded by industry veterans who recognized the need for risk management technology that was more configurable, intuitive, and scalable, Origami continues to add to its innovative product offerings for managing both insurable and uninsurable risk; facilitating compliance; improving safety; and helping insurers, MGAs, TPAs, and brokers provide enhanced services that drive results.
A singular focus on client success underlies Origami’s approach to developing, implementing, and supporting our award-winning software solutions.
Origami Risk is proud to be an equal opportunity employer. We thrive and benefit from diversity and are committed to creating an inclusive and equitable environment for all employees. We do not discriminate against any individual based upon race, religion, gender (including pregnancy, childbirth, or related medical conditions), sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, color, sex, national origin, age, marital status, military or veteran status, disability, or any other characteristic protected by applicable law.
Caution: Be alert to recruiting scams. We have received reports of individuals impersonating Origami Risk recruiters to deceive candidates into disclosing personal information. These impostors use fake Origami Risk domain names and email addresses. Please double-check that any email address from an Origami Risk recruiter ends with origamirisk.com or talent.icims.com. And to confirm the legitimacy of any recruiting communication, feel free to email transparencycheck@origamirisk.com.
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Frame your role as a specialty occupation
USCIS scrutinizes implementation roles. Emphasize the technical depth of your work, such as system architecture decisions, API integrations, or ERP configuration, rather than generic project coordination. The more technical your framing, the stronger the H-1B petition.
Target companies with active LCA filings
Employers who have previously filed Labor Condition Applications for Implementation Lead or similar titles are far more likely to sponsor again. This signals an established process, in-house immigration counsel, and genuine willingness to carry sponsorship costs.
Highlight cross-functional complexity
Implementation Leads who manage technical stakeholders across engineering, product, and client teams demonstrate a level of specialized judgment that strengthens specialty occupation arguments. Quantify scope, such as system migrations completed or enterprise clients onboarded, in your resume.
Understand the L-1 pathway if transferring internally
If you already work for a multinational employer, the L-1B visa for specialized knowledge is a strong alternative to the H-1B lottery. It has no annual cap, no lottery, and can be filed year-round, making it significantly more predictable for both you and your employer.
Clarify your degree's relevance to the specific role
A degree in information systems, computer science, or business administration typically supports an Implementation Lead petition. If your degree is in an unrelated field, gather documentation showing how your coursework or certifications directly connect to enterprise software implementation work.
Get ahead of the prevailing wage requirement
Before negotiating an offer, understand that your employer must certify your compensation meets the Department of Labor's prevailing wage for your role and location. Roles in major metro areas carry higher wage thresholds, which affects which employers can realistically sponsor you.
Frequently Asked Questions
Is Implementation Lead considered a specialty occupation for H-1B purposes?
It can be, but USCIS applies close scrutiny to implementation and project-adjacent roles. The petition needs to demonstrate that the job normally requires a bachelor's degree in a specific field, not just any degree. Implementation Leads working on complex ERP, SaaS, or enterprise platform deployments, where technical system knowledge is central to the role, tend to have stronger petitions than those in more generalist coordination positions.
What degree is typically required for visa sponsorship as an Implementation Lead?
Most employers petition under degrees in information systems, business administration, computer science, or management information systems. The key is that the degree field must align logically with what the role actually requires. A degree in an unrelated discipline weakens the specialty occupation argument unless supplemented by professional certifications in relevant platforms, such as Salesforce, SAP, or ServiceNow.
Can an Implementation Lead get sponsored on an L-1 visa instead of H-1B?
Yes, and for many Implementation Leads at multinational companies, the L-1B is actually a better fit. It requires one year of employment abroad with the same corporate family, then allows transfer to a U.S. office. There is no lottery and no annual cap. The L-1B requires demonstrating specialized knowledge of the company's proprietary systems or products, which Implementation Leads often have by definition.
Which types of employers sponsor Implementation Leads most often?
Enterprise software vendors, systems integrators, and large consulting firms are the most consistent sponsors for this title. Companies deploying platforms like Workday, Oracle, Microsoft Dynamics, or Salesforce regularly hire Implementation Leads and have established immigration infrastructure. Browse Migrate Mate to filter for sponsoring employers actively hiring in this role across industries including healthcare technology, financial services, and manufacturing.
Does missing the H-1B lottery affect my options as an Implementation Lead?
Not necessarily. Cap-exempt employers, including universities, nonprofit research organizations, and government-affiliated entities, can file H-1B visa petitions outside the lottery. Some Implementation Leads also qualify for O-1A visas if they have demonstrated exceptional achievement. The L-1B remains available year-round for intracompany transfers. If you are on OPT or STEM OPT, you have additional runway to pursue multiple lottery cycles or alternative pathways.
What is the prevailing wage requirement for sponsored Implementation Lead 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.