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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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Get Access To All JobsYou could be the one who changes everything for our 28 million members by using technology to improve health outcomes around the world. As a diversified, national organization, Centene's technology professionals have access to competitive benefits including a fresh perspective on workplace flexibility.
Position Purpose: Supports leadership and provides guidance on related large programs and projects (both waterfall and agile) with a view to improve the project performance and consistency of delivery. Sources project managers and scrum masters and provides oversight and remediation to troubled projects. Delivers, measures, and manages project performance in addition to providing input and collaboration on interdependencies within the projects and other programs.
- Evaluates, align, and integrate technical and business requirements and project plans to establish the program framework
- Manages multiple project scopes and successful execution within technical, schedule, cost, and quality commitments
- Provides direction to the project teams in areas of customer concerns, potential changes in scope, and risk assessment
- Coordinates program management reviews, preparing and publishing program management metrics and reports; maintain metrics for projects' quality, technical performance, and delivery
- Coordinates all risks and requirements of the projects by planning, controlling, and integrating all projects and measuring all elements to ensure the requirements and goals are successfully achieved
- Provide insight and recommendations during project execution and implementation to remediate issues
- Review and assess vendor statements of work and estimates
- Determines, monitors, reviews, and reports on all program attributes including program costs, operational budgets, staffing requirements, resources, quality, and risks
- Provides periodic project updates (Program Status Report) of current situation relating to milestones and problem/high risk areas (e.g., technical, cost, and schedule); provide updates to the IT leadership team and the business units
- Shares knowledge and develops team capabilities to strengthen understanding of IT and enterprise industry and business issues and best practices
- Identifies areas for improvement, share lessons learnt across the firms’ IT project teams, and encourage others to do the same
- Communicates regularly with functional and IT leaders to ensure enterprise alignment and support
- Establishes client relationships
- Performs other duties as assigned
- Complies with all policies and standards
Education/Experience: Requires a Bachelor's degree and 0 – 2 years of related experience.
Or equivalent experience acquired through accomplishments of applicable knowledge, duties, scope and skill reflective of the level of this position.
Technical Skills:
- One or more of the following skills are desired.
- Experience with Microsoft Office
- Experience with Project Management
- Experience with Risk Management
- Experience with Other: developing, monitoring and managing project budgets and schedules
Soft Skills:
- Beginner - Seeks to acquire knowledge in area of specialty
- Beginner - Ability to identify basic problems and procedural irregularities, collect data, establish facts, and draw valid conclusions
License/Certification:
- Certified Project Management Professional (PMP)-PMI preferred
Pay Range: $87,000.00 - $161,300.00 per year
Centene offers a comprehensive benefits package including: competitive pay, health insurance, 401K and stock purchase plans, tuition reimbursement, paid time off plus holidays, and a flexible approach to work with remote, hybrid, field or office work schedules. Actual pay will be adjusted based on an individual's skills, experience, education, and other job-related factors permitted by law, including full-time or part-time status. Total compensation may also include additional forms of incentives. Benefits may be subject to program eligibility.
Centene is an equal opportunity employer that is committed to diversity, and values the ways in which we are different. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, veteran status, or other characteristic protected by applicable law.
Qualified applicants with arrest or conviction records will be considered in accordance with the LA County Ordinance and the California Fair Chance Act.
You could be the one who changes everything for our 28 million members by using technology to improve health outcomes around the world. As a diversified, national organization, Centene's technology professionals have access to competitive benefits including a fresh perspective on workplace flexibility.
Position Purpose: Supports leadership and provides guidance on related large programs and projects (both waterfall and agile) with a view to improve the project performance and consistency of delivery. Sources project managers and scrum masters and provides oversight and remediation to troubled projects. Delivers, measures, and manages project performance in addition to providing input and collaboration on interdependencies within the projects and other programs.
- Evaluates, align, and integrate technical and business requirements and project plans to establish the program framework
- Manages multiple project scopes and successful execution within technical, schedule, cost, and quality commitments
- Provides direction to the project teams in areas of customer concerns, potential changes in scope, and risk assessment
- Coordinates program management reviews, preparing and publishing program management metrics and reports; maintain metrics for projects' quality, technical performance, and delivery
- Coordinates all risks and requirements of the projects by planning, controlling, and integrating all projects and measuring all elements to ensure the requirements and goals are successfully achieved
- Provide insight and recommendations during project execution and implementation to remediate issues
- Review and assess vendor statements of work and estimates
- Determines, monitors, reviews, and reports on all program attributes including program costs, operational budgets, staffing requirements, resources, quality, and risks
- Provides periodic project updates (Program Status Report) of current situation relating to milestones and problem/high risk areas (e.g., technical, cost, and schedule); provide updates to the IT leadership team and the business units
- Shares knowledge and develops team capabilities to strengthen understanding of IT and enterprise industry and business issues and best practices
- Identifies areas for improvement, share lessons learnt across the firms’ IT project teams, and encourage others to do the same
- Communicates regularly with functional and IT leaders to ensure enterprise alignment and support
- Establishes client relationships
- Performs other duties as assigned
- Complies with all policies and standards
Education/Experience: Requires a Bachelor's degree and 0 – 2 years of related experience.
Or equivalent experience acquired through accomplishments of applicable knowledge, duties, scope and skill reflective of the level of this position.
Technical Skills:
- One or more of the following skills are desired.
- Experience with Microsoft Office
- Experience with Project Management
- Experience with Risk Management
- Experience with Other: developing, monitoring and managing project budgets and schedules
Soft Skills:
- Beginner - Seeks to acquire knowledge in area of specialty
- Beginner - Ability to identify basic problems and procedural irregularities, collect data, establish facts, and draw valid conclusions
License/Certification:
- Certified Project Management Professional (PMP)-PMI preferred
Pay Range: $87,000.00 - $161,300.00 per year
Centene offers a comprehensive benefits package including: competitive pay, health insurance, 401K and stock purchase plans, tuition reimbursement, paid time off plus holidays, and a flexible approach to work with remote, hybrid, field or office work schedules. Actual pay will be adjusted based on an individual's skills, experience, education, and other job-related factors permitted by law, including full-time or part-time status. Total compensation may also include additional forms of incentives. Benefits may be subject to program eligibility.
Centene is an equal opportunity employer that is committed to diversity, and values the ways in which we are different. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, veteran status, or other characteristic protected by applicable law.
Qualified applicants with arrest or conviction records will be considered in accordance with the LA County Ordinance and the California Fair Chance Act.
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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 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.
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Find IT Program Manager JobsFrequently 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.
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