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IT Program Managers oversee complex, multi-team technology initiatives, making them strong candidates for H-1B visa and L-1 visa sponsorship. Employers filing LCAs for this role typically require a bachelor's degree in computer science, information systems, or a related field. For detailed occupation requirements, see the O*NET profile.
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At Houston Methodist, the IT Program Manager position is responsible for planning, directing, and coordinating inter-related projects to ensure goals and objectives of the program are accomplished within prescribed time frame, funding parameters and requirements. This may include enterprise wide projects. Organizes and prioritizes the inter-related projects to ensure alignment with the organization's strategic goals working closely with IT Project Management Leadership and stakeholders across the organization including Sr. and Executive Leadership. Coordinates and manages program resources availability and allocation.
FLSA STATUS
Exempt
QUALIFICATIONS
Education
Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science, Business Administration, or related discipline with an information technology focus.
Experience
Eight years of successful experience in implementing IT multi-project activities, preferably in a healthcare environment.
LICENSES AND CERTIFICATIONS
Preferred
PMP - Certified Project Management Professional (PMI) and
PROSCI - Certified in Prosci Change Management (PROSCI)
SKILLS AND ABILITIES
Demonstrates the skills and competencies necessary to safely perform the assigned job, determined through ongoing skills, competency assessments, and performance evaluations.
- Sufficient proficiency in speaking, reading, and writing the English language necessary to perform the essential functions of this job, especially with regard to activities impacting patient or employee safety or security
- Ability to effectively communicate with patients, physicians, family members and co-workers in a manner consistent with a customer service focus and application of positive language principles
- Project management skills with ability to multitask and manage multiple projects in a cross-functional environment
- Ability to deliver projects using leading-edge technology
- Strong knowledge of current technologies
- Strong knowledge and understanding of business needs, with the ability to establish and maintain a high level of customer trust and confidence
- Exceptional verbal and written communication skills. Ability to effectively facilitate meetings
- Exceptional teamwork and interpersonal skills
- Ability to operate under a dual reporting relationship (IT, customers)
- Solid knowledge in Microsoft Office products
ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS
PEOPLE ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS
Effectively communicates program information to stakeholders throughout the organization utilizing agreed upon channels and timelines.
- Leads program-related meetings with authority and gains consensus on outcomes and goals.
- Coaches operational leaders on PMO standards for operational projects.
SERVICE ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS
Plans, organizes and coordinates related IT projects and programs to obtain identified strategic goals. Ensures outcomes match agreed upon customer expectations and outcomes. Formulates and defines scope and objectives of coordinated projects.
- Reviews inter-related projects to determine priority, time frame, funding limitations, procedures for accomplishing project. Determines staffing requirements, and allotment of available department resources.
- Facilitates governance process and supports IT owners in formulating business cases for presentation to appropriate council(s).
QUALITY/SAFETY ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS
Ensures adherence to standards and procedures for project initiation, planning, execution, control, monitoring, and closure defined by the Portfolio & Process Management Office for all projects within the program.
- Creates and updates program documentation and reports.
- Ensures consistent implementation of governance, work plan and staffing for each phase of the project within a program.
- Facilitates the onboarding and training of new project managers and contractors to Houston Methodist project management process and procedures.
FINANCE ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS
Consolidates project expenditure and forecasts information within the program.
- Validates budget, actuals, forecast and variance cost with management.
- Ensure all projects within the program have properly closed project expenditures.
GROWTH/INNOVATION ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS
Proposes opportunities to improve the Portfolio & Process Management Office and leads improvement initiatives by planning, implementing and ensuring adoption. Stays up to date on knowledge of applicable industry standards, guidelines and technology trends and seeks opportunities to share expertise with more junior project management team members.
Proactively manages own professional development and completes Individual Development Plan (IDP).
SUPPLEMENTAL REQUIREMENTS
WORK ATTIRE
- Uniform: No
- Scrubs: No
- Business professional: Yes
- Other (department approved): No
ON-CALL
- Note that employees may be required to be on-call during emergencies (ie. Disaster, Severe Weather Events, etc) regardless of selection below.
- On Call: No
TRAVEL
Travel specifications may vary by department
- May require travel within the Houston Metropolitan area: Yes
- May require travel outside Houston Metropolitan area: Yes
Houston Methodist is one of the nation’s leading health systems and academic medical centers. The health system consists of eight hospitals: Houston Methodist Hospital, its flagship academic hospital in the Texas Medical Center, seven community hospitals and one long-term acute care hospital throughout the Greater Houston metropolitan area. Houston Methodist also includes a research institute; a comprehensive residency program; international patient services; freestanding comprehensive care clinics, emergency care and imaging centers; and outpatient facilities. Come lead with us!
Houston Methodist is an Equal Opportunity Employer.
INTRODUCTION
At Houston Methodist, the IT Program Manager position is responsible for planning, directing, and coordinating inter-related projects to ensure goals and objectives of the program are accomplished within prescribed time frame, funding parameters and requirements. This may include enterprise wide projects. Organizes and prioritizes the inter-related projects to ensure alignment with the organization's strategic goals working closely with IT Project Management Leadership and stakeholders across the organization including Sr. and Executive Leadership. Coordinates and manages program resources availability and allocation.
FLSA STATUS
Exempt
QUALIFICATIONS
Education
Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science, Business Administration, or related discipline with an information technology focus.
Experience
Eight years of successful experience in implementing IT multi-project activities, preferably in a healthcare environment.
LICENSES AND CERTIFICATIONS
Preferred
PMP - Certified Project Management Professional (PMI) and
PROSCI - Certified in Prosci Change Management (PROSCI)
SKILLS AND ABILITIES
Demonstrates the skills and competencies necessary to safely perform the assigned job, determined through ongoing skills, competency assessments, and performance evaluations.
- Sufficient proficiency in speaking, reading, and writing the English language necessary to perform the essential functions of this job, especially with regard to activities impacting patient or employee safety or security
- Ability to effectively communicate with patients, physicians, family members and co-workers in a manner consistent with a customer service focus and application of positive language principles
- Project management skills with ability to multitask and manage multiple projects in a cross-functional environment
- Ability to deliver projects using leading-edge technology
- Strong knowledge of current technologies
- Strong knowledge and understanding of business needs, with the ability to establish and maintain a high level of customer trust and confidence
- Exceptional verbal and written communication skills. Ability to effectively facilitate meetings
- Exceptional teamwork and interpersonal skills
- Ability to operate under a dual reporting relationship (IT, customers)
- Solid knowledge in Microsoft Office products
ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS
PEOPLE ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS
Effectively communicates program information to stakeholders throughout the organization utilizing agreed upon channels and timelines.
- Leads program-related meetings with authority and gains consensus on outcomes and goals.
- Coaches operational leaders on PMO standards for operational projects.
SERVICE ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS
Plans, organizes and coordinates related IT projects and programs to obtain identified strategic goals. Ensures outcomes match agreed upon customer expectations and outcomes. Formulates and defines scope and objectives of coordinated projects.
- Reviews inter-related projects to determine priority, time frame, funding limitations, procedures for accomplishing project. Determines staffing requirements, and allotment of available department resources.
- Facilitates governance process and supports IT owners in formulating business cases for presentation to appropriate council(s).
QUALITY/SAFETY ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS
Ensures adherence to standards and procedures for project initiation, planning, execution, control, monitoring, and closure defined by the Portfolio & Process Management Office for all projects within the program.
- Creates and updates program documentation and reports.
- Ensures consistent implementation of governance, work plan and staffing for each phase of the project within a program.
- Facilitates the onboarding and training of new project managers and contractors to Houston Methodist project management process and procedures.
FINANCE ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS
Consolidates project expenditure and forecasts information within the program.
- Validates budget, actuals, forecast and variance cost with management.
- Ensure all projects within the program have properly closed project expenditures.
GROWTH/INNOVATION ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS
Proposes opportunities to improve the Portfolio & Process Management Office and leads improvement initiatives by planning, implementing and ensuring adoption. Stays up to date on knowledge of applicable industry standards, guidelines and technology trends and seeks opportunities to share expertise with more junior project management team members.
Proactively manages own professional development and completes Individual Development Plan (IDP).
SUPPLEMENTAL REQUIREMENTS
WORK ATTIRE
- Uniform: No
- Scrubs: No
- Business professional: Yes
- Other (department approved): No
ON-CALL
- Note that employees may be required to be on-call during emergencies (ie. Disaster, Severe Weather Events, etc) regardless of selection below.
- On Call: No
TRAVEL
Travel specifications may vary by department
- May require travel within the Houston Metropolitan area: Yes
- May require travel outside Houston Metropolitan area: Yes
Houston Methodist is one of the nation’s leading health systems and academic medical centers. The health system consists of eight hospitals: Houston Methodist Hospital, its flagship academic hospital in the Texas Medical Center, seven community hospitals and one long-term acute care hospital throughout the Greater Houston metropolitan area. Houston Methodist also includes a research institute; a comprehensive residency program; international patient services; freestanding comprehensive care clinics, emergency care and imaging centers; and outpatient facilities. Come lead with us!
Houston Methodist is an Equal Opportunity Employer.
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Get Access To All JobsTips for Finding Visa Sponsorship as an IT Program Manager
Lead with your PMP or Agile credentials
Certifications like PMP, PMI-ACP, or SAFe signal to employers that you meet the professional standard for the role, which strengthens the specialty occupation argument USCIS uses to evaluate H-1B visa petitions for program management positions.
Target employers with established H-1B filing histories
Large technology firms, defense contractors, and consulting companies sponsor IT Program Managers at significantly higher rates than mid-market employers. Use Migrate Mate to browse open roles filtered by sponsorship history and employer type.
Align your degree to the role description precisely
USCIS scrutinizes program management roles for specialty occupation status. A degree in computer science, information systems, or engineering directly mapped to the job duties in the offer letter significantly reduces the risk of an RFE.
Document the technical complexity of programs you've managed
Vague experience descriptions weaken H-1B petitions. Quantify portfolio size, team structures, and technical scope in your resume and support letter so the employer's attorney can build a clear specialty occupation argument around your role.
Understand how L-1A transfers apply to your situation
If you currently work for a multinational company overseas, an L-1A intracompany transfer is often faster than the H-1B lottery. IT Program Managers overseeing cross-border programs frequently qualify under the managerial or executive capacity criteria.
Request premium processing if timing is critical
USCIS premium processing guarantees a decision within 15 business days for H-1B petitions. If you're between roles, on OPT, or approaching a grace period deadline, ask your employer to include premium processing in the petition.
Frequently Asked Questions
Is IT Program Manager considered a specialty occupation for H-1B purposes?
It depends on how the role is defined. USCIS has issued RFEs for program management roles where the position description was too broad or didn't require a specific bachelor's degree. Roles clearly tied to IT systems architecture, enterprise software delivery, or technical infrastructure are more defensible. The job posting and support letter must establish that a degree in a specific technical field is a normal minimum for the position.
What degree do I need for an employer to sponsor me as an IT Program Manager?
Most employers require a bachelor's degree in computer science, information systems, information technology, engineering, or a closely related field. A general business or management degree alone may not satisfy USCIS specialty occupation requirements without supplemental technical coursework or credentials. Some employers accept equivalent experience under the 3-for-1 rule, but this requires careful documentation and increases RFE risk.
Which employers commonly sponsor IT Program Managers for H-1B visas?
Large technology companies, federal IT contractors, and global consulting firms file the most LCAs for this title. Defense and government IT contractors are particularly active sponsors because they run long-duration programs requiring experienced managers. Browse current openings with sponsorship on Migrate Mate, where roles are filtered specifically for visa-sponsored positions in this field.
Can I use OPT extension or STEM OPT to work as an IT Program Manager while waiting for H-1B?
Yes, if your degree is in a STEM-designated field such as computer science, information systems, or engineering. STEM OPT extends work authorization by 24 months, giving you up to three years total to work after graduation. Your employer must be enrolled in E-Verify and you must be in a role that is directly related to your degree, which most IT Program Manager positions satisfy.
Are IT Program Manager H-1B petitions frequently challenged with RFEs?
Program management roles receive more RFEs than purely technical roles because USCIS sometimes views them as general management positions rather than specialty occupations. The strongest petitions include a detailed job duties breakdown showing the role requires theoretical and practical application of computer science or engineering knowledge, rather than general organizational or leadership skills alone.
What is the prevailing wage requirement for sponsored IT 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.